Major gift establishes new initiative to extend Center’s reach among educators
Ceremony honoring American documentary filmmaker took place September 24, 2024, in Philadelphia
Season highlights include the 2024 National First Amendment Summit and book discussions with U.S. Supreme Court Justice Neil M. Gorsuch and author David…
Special guests include Supreme Court Associate Justice Neil Gorsuch, Khan Academy Founder Sal Khan, ‘Grandmother of Juneteenth’ Opal Lee, MSNBC’s Ali…
‘The ABC News Presidential Debate | Race for the White House,’ moderated by David Muir and Linsey Davis, will air and stream on Tuesday, Sept. 10, at 9 p.m.…
July 2 will be a day of ‘pomp and parade’ as envisioned by John Adams Festivities include musical performances, Old City restaurant specials, more
Ceremony honoring American documentary filmmaker to take place September 24, 2024, in Philadelphia WHEN: Tuesday, September 24 6:30-7:30 p.m. ET (Press check-in…
The National Constitution Center today announced its partnership with Citizen Travelers, the nonpartisan civic engagement initiative of Travelers, to offer free…
July 2 will be a day of ‘pomp and parade’ as envisioned by John Adams Festivities include musical performances, Old City restaurant specials, more
Wide range of topics include social media and election integrity, constitutional challenges in the age of AI, illiberalism since the Reconstruction era, living…
Laurent Bili, the ambassador of France to the United States, awarded and honored National Constitution Center President and CEO Jeffrey Rosen with the title of…
The National Constitution Center (NCC) announced today that Julie Silverbrook will join the Center as its newly appointed vice president of civic education.
NCC President and CEO Jeffrey Rosen to unveil new book at Presidents Day launch event in partnership with The Atlantic. Museum admission is free on Monday,…
NCC President and CEO Jeffrey Rosen to unveil new book at keystone event on Presidents Day Wide range of programs include tech cases at the Supreme Court,…
In honor of Veterans Day, the National Constitution Center recognizes the dedication and sacrifices of the brave people who have answered the Constitution’s…
Award-winning journalist and patriotic philanthropist honored at ceremony in Philadelphia
National Constitution Center to display rare first edition of The Federalist and an original printing of the Acts of the First Session of the First Congress in…
Free admission on Sunday, September 17, and Monday, September 18 to celebrate Constitution Day Programming includes a naturalization ceremony, First…
Featuring artifacts related to landmark Supreme Court cases, interactive elements, and interviews with notable First Amendment proponents
Wide range of programs include National First Amendment Summit as well as discussions on religious liberty in America, Native Americans’ impact on U.S. history,…
Coalition of free speech organizations convene experts at the National Constitution Center and online to discuss threats to freedom of expression
October 27, 2023, ceremony in Philadelphia will honor Judy Woodruff and David Rubenstein
New exhibit coming September 2023 features U.S. Supreme Court artifacts, interactive elements, and interviews with notable First Amendment proponents
Travelers to offer free admission and special programming to museum attendees during Memorial Day weekend, May 27-29, as well as on July 2, in an effort to…
Wide range of topics includes the future of affirmative action, the Supreme Court’s shadow docket, free expression in the U.S. and abroad, modern originalism,…
The National Constitution Center today announced its Women’s History Month programming. Celebrations include online classes and virtual programs, as well as a…
The National Constitution Center today announced its Black History Month programming, made possible through the generosity of TD Bank.
Today, the National Constitution Center released a lineup of new programs as part of its America’s Town Hall series of constitutional conversations and debates.…
The National Constitution Center today unveiled its winter programming series, All Together Now: A Celebration of Equality, as well as free and discounted…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy receives the 2022 Liberty Medal in Kyiv from Senators Chris Coons and Rob Portman
Free civics program made possible through generous $9M gift from the Yass Foundation for Education
Hosted by the National Constitution Center, teams of conservative, libertarian, and progressive scholars convened in a virtual constitutional convention and…
The groundbreaking core curriculum will provide learners with a basic understanding of constitutional text, history, structure, and interpretation throughout…
National Constitution Center to present annual award to Volodymyr Zelenskyy this October
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen G. Breyer, (Ret.) to join Justice Neil M. Gorsuch as honorary co-chairs of the National Constitution Center
Launch event July 6, 2022, showcases proposals to strengthen democracy featuring Edward Foley, Sarah Isgur, and Clark Neily.
Free admission on June 19, in honor of Juneteenth; June 29, courtesy of Wawa for Wawa Hoagie Day®; and on July 4, in honor of Independence Day—plus a new slate…
Speakers include free speech defenders Randall Kennedy, Nadine Strossen, and Greg Lukianoff; Attorneys General Doug Peterson of Nebraska and Phil Weiser of…
Journey from “We hold these truths” to “We the People”
Wawa Community Care mobile coffee vehicle to be on-site from 1 – 4 p.m. to serve free coffee, hot chocolate, and snacks to visitors
FREE admission to the museum on Saturday, March 26, courtesy of Wawa, plus hot beverages and snacks distributed to visitors from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. from Wawa’s…
Wawa Community Care mobile coffee vehicle to be at each museum throughout the day to serve free coffee, hot chocolate, and snacks to visitors
Admission to the museum on Presidents Day, February 21, will be free
All month long, museum admission discounted to $10 for adults and $7.50 for youth
Speakers include The New York Times’ Adam Liptak, Human Rights Foundation’s Garry Kasparov, and election law experts Charles C.W. Cooke, Edward B. Foley,…
National Constitution Center to host special online and on-site programming, including discounted admission and free days through March 2022; Formal unveiling…
Admission to the museum on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, January 17, will be free Following Martin Luther King Jr. Day, museum admission will be discounted to $10…
Speakers include William Allen, Martha Jones, Gloria Browne-Marshall, Rafael Mangual, Douglas Laycock, Maggie Blackhawk, Ellen Carol DuBois, Jack Rakove, and…
Award recognizes freedom of speech, non-violent resistance, and peaceful dissent International freedom fighters to be awarded the annual Liberty Medal at 6 p.m.…
Special guests include authors Gordon Wood and Emily Pears, historians Edward Larson and Lucas Morel; School District of Philadelphia’s Dr. William R. Hite,…
2021-2022 class topics include constitutional conversations and civil dialogue, national elections and voting rights, freedom of speech and press, the Supreme…
National Constitution Center to present annual award to Jimmy Lai and Loujain al-Hathloul on September 21, 2021
Free admission on June 19, in honor of Juneteenth; July 1, courtesy of Wawa for Wawa Hoagie Day; and on July 4, in honor of Independence Day
Pennsylvania Avenue’s iconic First Amendment stone tablet finds new home on Independence Mall in Philadelphia
Topics include criminal justice reform, abolition and women’s rights, American literature and the Constitution, Reconstruction, great justices, and free speech…
Today, the National Constitution Center announced it will reopen to the public Presidents Day Weekend, Friday, February 12, 2021
First cohort of over 120 educators from 34 states selected, with a goal of expanding to 1,000 educators by 2023
Speakers include Attorneys General Phil Weiser and Mark Brnovich, leading historians H.W. Brands and Joanne Freeman, and other leading scholars, law professors,…
Speakers include David French of The Dispatch, religious freedom advocate Kristina Arriaga, and leading Shakespeare expert Barry Edelstein. Topics include…
Admission to the museum on Constitution Day will be free thanks to support from Citizens
Speakers include U.S. Representatives Steve Cohen and Mary Gay Scanlon, bestselling historian Lynne Cheney, eminent political scientist Robert Putnam, and others
National Constitution Center to present annual award to U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg through musical tribute airing live online September 17,…
The 19th Amendment: How Women Won the Vote, will open to the public on August 26, 2020, with special programming, the premiere of composer Patrice Michaels’ new…
2020-2021 slate of classes to focus on constitutional topics such as the Electoral College, free speech and freedom of religion, federalism, the Second Amendment,…
Center announces new 19th Amendment exhibit will open on August 26, 2020, the 100th anniversary of the certification of the amendment, which granted women the…
Former Philadelphia Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey and Yale Law School’s Tracey Meares to explore the constitutional dimensions of policing, protests, and…
Online experience features guided tours of beloved National Constitution Center exhibits, including Signers’ Hall, Civil War and Reconstruction, Hamilton, and…
NCC President and Legal Scholar Jeffrey Rosen to moderate discussions with scholars on both sides
Virtual America’s Town Hall programs will be streamed live at constitutioncenter.org/live or viewers can join the conversation through Zoom from any home…
The National Constitution Center today announced increased offerings to support students and citizens with virtual learning resources including live lectures and…
In honor of the centennial anniversary of the 19th Amendment, the National Constitution Center kicks off special museum programming in March 2020.
Today, the National Constitution Center released a list of highlights from its spring/summer 2020 lineup for its popular America’s Town Hall series of…
Visitors can celebrate Presidents Day Weekend at the National Constitution Center with a variety of special presidential-themed programs and activities.
February 2020 marks the 150th anniversary of the 15th Amendment, which said the right to vote could not be denied based on race. The National Constitution Center…
On June 10, the National Constitution Center will open The 19th Amendment: How Women Won the Vote, tracing the triumphs and struggles that led to the ratification…
The National Constitution Center will honor Martin Luther King Jr.’s lifelong dedication to justice, equality, and service for the greater good on Monday,…
Today, the National Constitution Center announced various special programs and events to kick off 2020.
This winter break, visitors to the National Constitution Center can experience special Civil War-themed programming in conjunction with the Center’s new…
Today, the National Constitution Center announced the release of a new essay series, entitled “A Madisonian Constitution for All,” examining the state of…
Today, the National Constitution Center and the African American Museum in Philadelphia announced a partnership to offer visitors a joint ticket that includes…
Over Thanksgiving weekend, the National Constitution Center invites visitors to enjoy a variety of special programs and activities that highlight the history of…
On Veterans Day, Monday, November 11, the National Constitution Center will recognize the dedication and sacrifices of the brave people who have answered the…
Tonight at 5 p.m., Sunday, October 27, the National Constitution Center will present the 2019 Liberty Medal to the Honorable Anthony M. Kennedy, Associate Justice…
Today, the National Constitution Center announced that U.S. Supreme Court Justice Neil M. Gorsuch, Honorary Chair of the National Constitution Center, will bestow…
This fall, the National Constitution Center will host a variety of events for audiences of all ages. Fall programming highlights include the 31st annual Liberty…
Today, with our constitutional system again being tested as the House begins an impeachment inquiry into the president, The Atlantic and the National Constitution…
Unique coalition of support will enable Classroom Exchanges program to connect 10,000 students across the country for real-time constitutional dialogue
The National Constitution Center today released the fall 2019 lineup for its popular America’s Town Hall series of constitutional conversations and debates…
On August 18, America celebrates the 99th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which guaranteed the right of women to…
This summer, from July 8 until August 17, visitors to the National Constitution Center can experience special Civil War-themed programming in conjunction with the…
Today, the National Constitution Center announced it will award its 31st annual Liberty Medal to the Honorable Anthony M. Kennedy, Associate Justice of the…
This summer, the National Constitution Center invites visitors to enjoy Civil War and Reconstruction: The Battle for Freedom and Equality—America’s first…
Today, the National Constitution Center announced a full lineup of programming for its annual All-American Celebration on Independence Mall, Saturday, June 29,…
Beginning on June 19, for select weeks, visitors can experience FOURTEEN, a moving theatrical performance that sheds new light on the Reconstruction era and the…
From star-spangled banners to five-star generals, Philadelphia celebrates the shared birthday of two of our country’s greatest institutions—the American flag…
The National Constitution Center will honor America’s fallen military heroes over Memorial Day Weekend, Saturday, May 25, through Monday, May 27.
The National Constitution Center announced today that U.S. Supreme Court Justice Neil M. Gorsuch has been elected Honorary Chair of the Center’s Board of…
Today the National Constitution Center announced a new initiative to welcome tens of thousands of Philadelphia-area students to the National Constitution Center…
The National Constitution Center announced a broad partnership to create the new Interactive Constitution: Classroom Edition, a cutting-edge, multimedia digital…
This spring, the National Constitution Center will open Civil War and Reconstruction: The Battle for Freedom and Equality, America’s first exhibit devoted to…
The National Constitution Center today released the spring/summer 2019 lineup for its popular America’s Town Hall series of constitutional conversations and…
Throughout March, the National Constitution Center will host a variety of special programs in honor of Women’s History Month.
Today, the National Constitution Center announced the expansion of its Teacher Advisory Board to include additional master teachers from around the country.
On May 9, 2019, the National Constitution Center’s new permanent exhibit—the first in America devoted to exploring the constitutional debates from the Civil…
Visitors can celebrate Presidents Day Weekend at the National Constitution Center Saturday, February 16, through Monday, February 18, with a variety of special…
Throughout February, the National Constitution Center will host a variety of programs in honor of African American History Month.
The National Constitution Center today released the winter 2019 lineup for its popular America’s Town Hall series of constitutional conversations and debates…
Today, the National Constitution Center announced a variety of family-friendly programming to kick off 2019.
The National Constitution Center will honor Martin Luther King Jr.’s lifelong dedication to justice, equality, and service for the greater good on Monday,…
Today, the National Constitution Center announced plans to offer a more accessible museum experience for individuals of all abilities and their families on…
The National Constitution Center presents American Treasures: Documenting the Nation’s Founding, illuminating the founding era through priceless drafts of the…
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