Press Releases
National Constitution Center Announces Sutherland Teaching Program
Major gift establishes new initiative to extend Center’s reach among educators
Ken Burns Receives National Constitution Center’s 36th Annual Liberty Medal
Ceremony honoring American documentary filmmaker took place September 24, 2024, in Philadelphia
National Constitution Center Announces America’s Town Hall Programming for Fall 2024
Season highlights include the 2024 National First Amendment Summit and book discussions with U.S. Supreme Court Justice Neil M. Gorsuch and author David…
National Constitution Center Marks Constitution Day With Free Admission, Launch of New Constitution 101 Course
Special guests include Supreme Court Associate Justice Neil Gorsuch, Khan Academy Founder Sal Khan, ‘Grandmother of Juneteenth’ Opal Lee, MSNBC’s Ali…
National Constitution Center to Host 2024 ABC News Presidential Debate
‘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.…
Philadelphia Historic District Partners Gear Up for Red, White, & Blue To-Do on July 2
July 2 will be a day of ‘pomp and parade’ as envisioned by John Adams Festivities include musical performances, Old City restaurant specials, more
Ken Burns to Receive National Constitution Center’s 36th Annual Liberty Medal
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…
National Constitution Center Partners with Citizen Travelers for Free Admission Memorial Day Weekend
The National Constitution Center today announced its partnership with Citizen Travelers, the nonpartisan civic engagement initiative of Travelers, to offer free…
Philadelphia Historic District Partners Announce Inaugural Red, White, & Blue To-Do
July 2 will be a day of ‘pomp and parade’ as envisioned by John Adams Festivities include musical performances, Old City restaurant specials, more
National Constitution Center Announces America’s Town Hall Programming for Spring/Summer 2024
Wide range of topics include social media and election integrity, constitutional challenges in the age of AI, illiberalism since the Reconstruction era, living…
French Ambassador Honors National Constitution President & CEO Jeffrey Rosen as Chevalier of the Ordres des Arts et Des Lettres at ‘Pursuit of Happiness’ Event
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…
National Constitution Center Announces Julie Silverbrook to Serve as New Vice President of Civic Education
The National Constitution Center (NCC) announced today that Julie Silverbrook will join the Center as its newly appointed vice president of civic education.
National Constitution Center Announces Special Programming Lineup for Presidents Day 2024
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,…
National Constitution Center Announces America’s Town Hall Programming for Winter 2024
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,…
Veterans Day 2023 Programming at the National Constitution Center
In honor of Veterans Day, the National Constitution Center recognizes the dedication and sacrifices of the brave people who have answered the Constitution’s…
National Constitution Center Presents 35th Annual Liberty Medal to Judy Woodruff and David Rubenstein
Award-winning journalist and patriotic philanthropist honored at ceremony in Philadelphia
Judge J. Michael Luttig and Elizabeth A. Luttig Loan Rare Copy of the Federalist Papers to the National Constitution Center
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…
National Constitution Center Celebrates 236th Anniversary of the Signing of the Constitution
Free admission on Sunday, September 17, and Monday, September 18 to celebrate Constitution Day Programming includes a naturalization ceremony, First…
National Constitution Center Opens First Amendment Gallery
Featuring artifacts related to landmark Supreme Court cases, interactive elements, and interviews with notable First Amendment proponents
National Constitution Center Announces America’s Town Hall Programming for Fall 2023
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,…
Salman Rushdie to Speak at National Constitution Center’s National First Amendment Summit
Coalition of free speech organizations convene experts at the National Constitution Center and online to discuss threats to freedom of expression
National Constitution Center Announces Recipients of 35th Annual Liberty Medal
October 27, 2023, ceremony in Philadelphia will honor Judy Woodruff and David Rubenstein
National Constitution Center Unveils Plans for New First Amendment Gallery
New exhibit coming September 2023 features U.S. Supreme Court artifacts, interactive elements, and interviews with notable First Amendment proponents
National Constitution Center Partners with Travelers for Free Admission, Special Programming in May and July
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…
National Constitution Center Announces America’s Town Hall Programming for Spring/Summer 2023
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,…
National Constitution Center Celebrates Women’s History Month With Special Programming
The National Constitution Center today announced its Women’s History Month programming. Celebrations include online classes and virtual programs, as well as a…
National Constitution Center Celebrates Black History Month With Special Programming
The National Constitution Center today announced its Black History Month programming, made possible through the generosity of TD Bank.
National Constitution Center Announces New America’s Town Hall Programs for Winter/Spring 2023
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.…
National Constitution Center Unveils ‘All Together Now: A Celebration of Equality’ Series for Winter 2023
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 National Constitution Center’s 2022 Liberty Medal
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy receives the 2022 Liberty Medal in Kyiv from Senators Chris Coons and Rob Portman
National Constitution Center and Khan Academy Announce Plans for Online Civics Course
Free civics program made possible through generous $9M gift from the Yass Foundation for Education
Bipartisan Group of Scholars Convene and Present Five Constitutional Amendments
Hosted by the National Constitution Center, teams of conservative, libertarian, and progressive scholars convened in a virtual constitutional convention and…
National Constitution Center Releases Constitution 101, A Free, Nonpartisan Online Educational Curriculum On The Constitution
The groundbreaking core curriculum will provide learners with a basic understanding of constitutional text, history, structure, and interpretation throughout…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy To Receive National Constitution Center’s 2022 Liberty Medal
National Constitution Center to present annual award to Volodymyr Zelenskyy this October
Justice Stephen Breyer Elected Honorary Co-Chair of the National Constitution Center’s Board of Trustees
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen G. Breyer, (Ret.) to join Justice Neil M. Gorsuch as honorary co-chairs of the National Constitution Center
National Constitution Center Announces ‘Guardrails of Democracy’ Report
Launch event July 6, 2022, showcases proposals to strengthen democracy featuring Edward Foley, Sarah Isgur, and Clark Neily.
National Constitution Center Announces “Summer Of Red, White, And You!”, A Series of Free Admission Days and In-Person and Virtual Events
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…
National Constitution Center Announces New Season of America’s Town Hall Programs
Speakers include free speech defenders Randall Kennedy, Nadine Strossen, and Greg Lukianoff; Attorneys General Doug Peterson of Nebraska and Phil Weiser of…
Get the Whole Story With National Constitution Center and Museum of American Revolution Discounted Joint Ticket
Journey from “We hold these truths” to “We the People”
Wawa to Offer Free Admission to the National Constitution Center on March 26 in Celebration of Women’s History Month
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
National Constitution Center Celebrates Women’s History Month With On-Site Programming, Virtual Events, Online Resources, and Discounted Admission
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 to Offer Free Admission to National Constitution Center and African American Museum in Philadelphia on February 26 in Celebration of Black History Month
Wawa Community Care mobile coffee vehicle to be at each museum throughout the day to serve free coffee, hot chocolate, and snacks to visitors
National Constitution Center Celebrates Presidents Day Weekend With Special On-Site Programming and Free Admission on Presidents Day
Admission to the museum on Presidents Day, February 21, will be free
National Constitution Center Commemorates Black History Month With On-site Programming, Virtual Events, Online Resources, and Discounted Admission
All month long, museum admission discounted to $10 for adults and $7.50 for youth
National Constitution Center Announces New America’s Town Hall Programs for Winter 2022
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,…
50-Ton First Amendment Tablet From Newseum Façade Now on Display at the National Constitution Center
National Constitution Center to host special online and on-site programming, including discounted admission and free days through March 2022; Formal unveiling…
National Constitution Center’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day Commemoration to Kick Off a Series of Freedom and Equality Programming and Discounted Admission
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…
National Constitution Center Announces New America’s Town Hall Programs for Fall 2021
Speakers include William Allen, Martha Jones, Gloria Browne-Marshall, Rafael Mangual, Douglas Laycock, Maggie Blackhawk, Ellen Carol DuBois, Jack Rakove, and…
National Constitution Center to Present 2021 Liberty Medal to Jimmy Lai and Loujain al-Hathloul Through a Video Tribute Airing Live on September 21
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.…
National Constitution Center’s 2021 Constitution Day Celebration Features On-site and Online Programming for Students in Philadelphia and Across the Country
Special guests include authors Gordon Wood and Emily Pears, historians Edward Larson and Lucas Morel; School District of Philadelphia’s Dr. William R. Hite,…
National Constitution Center Announces the 2021-2022 Schedule and Topics for its Free Live Class Offerings
2021-2022 class topics include constitutional conversations and civil dialogue, national elections and voting rights, freedom of speech and press, the Supreme…
International Freedom Fighters to Receive National Constitution Center’s 2021 Liberty Medal
National Constitution Center to present annual award to Jimmy Lai and Loujain al-Hathloul on September 21, 2021
National Constitution Center Announces Special Programming and Free Admission Days, Expanded Museum Experience, and Extended Museum Hours for Summer 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
National Constitution Center to Display 50-Ton First Amendment Tablet From Newseum Facade
Pennsylvania Avenue’s iconic First Amendment stone tablet finds new home on Independence Mall in Philadelphia
National Constitution Center Announces New America’s Town Hall Programs for Spring 2021
Topics include criminal justice reform, abolition and women’s rights, American literature and the Constitution, Reconstruction, great justices, and free speech…
National Constitution Center Announces Plans to Reopen Friday, February 12, 2021
Today, the National Constitution Center announced it will reopen to the public Presidents Day Weekend, Friday, February 12, 2021
National Constitution Center Launches National Teacher Advisory Council to Promote Constitutional Literacy
First cohort of over 120 educators from 34 states selected, with a goal of expanding to 1,000 educators by 2023
National Constitution Center Announces New America’s Town Hall Programs for January and February 2021
Speakers include Attorneys General Phil Weiser and Mark Brnovich, leading historians H.W. Brands and Joanne Freeman, and other leading scholars, law professors,…
National Constitution Center Announces New America’s Town Hall Programs for October Through December 2020
Speakers include David French of The Dispatch, religious freedom advocate Kristina Arriaga, and leading Shakespeare expert Barry Edelstein. Topics include…
National Constitution Center Hosts Online Constitution Day Celebration Featuring U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Neil M. Gorsuch
Admission to the museum on Constitution Day will be free thanks to support from Citizens
National Constitution Center Announces New America’s Town Hall Programs for September and October 2020
Speakers include U.S. Representatives Steve Cohen and Mary Gay Scanlon, bestselling historian Lynne Cheney, eminent political scientist Robert Putnam, and others
The Honorable Ruth Bader Ginsburg to Receive National Constitution Center’s 2020 Liberty Medal in Celebration of 100 Years of Women’s Right to Vote
National Constitution Center to present annual award to U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg through musical tribute airing live online September 17,…
National Constitution Center’s New Exhibit on Women’s Suffrage Movement and 19th Amendment to Open on the 100th Anniversary of the Amendment
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…
National Constitution Center to Offer Free Classes for Students, Teachers and Parents, Bringing Constitutional Education to Communities Across America
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,…
National Constitution Center Announces Plans to Reopen to the Public August 5, 2020, With Free Admission Through September 5, 2020
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…
National Constitution Center Announces New America’s Town Hall Programs for Summer 2020
Former Philadelphia Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey and Yale Law School’s Tracey Meares to explore the constitutional dimensions of policing, protests, and…
National Constitution Center Releases Free Virtual Museum Tour on International Museum Day
Online experience features guided tours of beloved National Constitution Center exhibits, including Signers’ Hall, Civil War and Reconstruction, Hamilton, and…
National Constitution Center to Offer Live Analysis Immediately Following C-SPAN Broadcast of Supreme Court Oral Arguments
NCC President and Legal Scholar Jeffrey Rosen to moderate discussions with scholars on both sides
National Constitution Center Announces Live Online America’s Town Hall Program Series
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…
National Constitution Center to Increase Live Online Educational Offerings and Conversations with Jeffrey Rosen and Other Constitutional Experts
The National Constitution Center today announced increased offerings to support students and citizens with virtual learning resources including live lectures and…
National Constitution Center Kicks Off Yearlong 19th Amendment Centennial Celebration in March for Women’s History Month
In honor of the centennial anniversary of the 19th Amendment, the National Constitution Center kicks off special museum programming in March 2020.
National Constitution Center Announces Speakers and Topics for Spring/Summer 2020 America’s Town Hall
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…
National Constitution Center Celebrates Presidents Day Weekend Saturday, February 15, through Monday, February 17, 2020
Visitors can celebrate Presidents Day Weekend at the National Constitution Center with a variety of special presidential-themed programs and activities.
African American History Month at the National Constitution Center
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…
National Constitution Center to Open New Exhibit on Women’s Suffrage Movement and 19th Amendment in June 2020, Marking 100 Years of Women’s Right to Vote
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…
Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day at the National Constitution Center with Discounted Admission and Special Performances on January 20
The National Constitution Center will honor Martin Luther King Jr.’s lifelong dedication to justice, equality, and service for the greater good on Monday,…
National Constitution Center Quarterly Events Calendar, January - March 2020
Today, the National Constitution Center announced various special programs and events to kick off 2020.
National Constitution Center Hosts Special Winter Break Programming 2019
This winter break, visitors to the National Constitution Center can experience special Civil War-themed programming in conjunction with the Center’s new…
Leading Scholars and Thought Leaders Release Essay Series on What James Madison Would Think of American Democracy Today
Today, the National Constitution Center announced the release of a new essay series, entitled “A Madisonian Constitution for All,” examining the state of…
National Constitution Center and African American Museum in Philadelphia Offer Discounted Joint Ticket
Today, the National Constitution Center and the African American Museum in Philadelphia announced a partnership to offer visitors a joint ticket that includes…
National Constitution Center Hosts Special Thanksgiving Weekend Programming 2019
Over Thanksgiving weekend, the National Constitution Center invites visitors to enjoy a variety of special programs and activities that highlight the history of…
Celebrate Veterans Day at the National Constitution Center on Monday, November 11, 2019
On Veterans Day, Monday, November 11, the National Constitution Center will recognize the dedication and sacrifices of the brave people who have answered the…
National Constitution Center Presents the Honorable Anthony M. Kennedy with the 31st Annual Liberty Medal
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…
Justice Neil M. Gorsuch to Present the 31st Annual Liberty Medal to the Honorable Anthony M. Kennedy
Today, the National Constitution Center announced that U.S. Supreme Court Justice Neil M. Gorsuch, Honorary Chair of the National Constitution Center, will bestow…
NATIONAL CONSTITUTION CENTER QUARTERLY EVENTS CALENDAR, OCTOBER – DECEMBER 2019
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…
“The Battle for the Constitution”—The Atlantic Launches Project in Partnership with National Constitution Center
Today, with our constitutional system again being tested as the House begins an impeachment inquiry into the president, The Atlantic and the National Constitution…
The National Constitution Center Launches Major Initiative Bolstering Civic Education and Civil Dialogue
Unique coalition of support will enable Classroom Exchanges program to connect 10,000 students across the country for real-time constitutional dialogue
National Constitution Center Announces Speakers and Topics for Fall 2019 America’s Town Hall
The National Constitution Center today released the fall 2019 lineup for its popular America’s Town Hall series of constitutional conversations and debates…
National Constitution Center to Open 19th Amendment Exhibit in Commemoration of the 2020 Centennial Anniversary
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…
Civil War Summer Programming Begins Today at the National Constitution Center
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…
The Honorable Anthony M. Kennedy to Receive National Constitution Center’s 2019 Liberty Medal
Today, the National Constitution Center announced it will award its 31st annual Liberty Medal to the Honorable Anthony M. Kennedy, Associate Justice of the…
National Constitution Center Quarterly Events Calendar, July - September 2019
This summer, the National Constitution Center invites visitors to enjoy Civil War and Reconstruction: The Battle for Freedom and Equality—America’s first…
2019 Independence Week Programming at the National Constitution Center
Today, the National Constitution Center announced a full lineup of programming for its annual All-American Celebration on Independence Mall, Saturday, June 29,…
World Premiere of FOURTEEN: A Theatrical Performance at the National Constitution Center on June 19
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…
Philadelphia’s 2019 Stripes and Stars Festival Commemorates Joint Birthdays of the U.S. Flag and Army
From star-spangled banners to five-star generals, Philadelphia celebrates the shared birthday of two of our country’s greatest institutions—the American flag…
Pay Tribute to America’s Fallen Military Heroes Over Memorial Day Weekend at the National Constitution Center
The National Constitution Center will honor America’s fallen military heroes over Memorial Day Weekend, Saturday, May 25, through Monday, May 27.
Justice Neil Gorsuch Elected Honorary Chair of the National Constitution Center’s Board of Trustees
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…
National Constitution Center to Launch Constitutional Ambassadors Program September 2019
Today the National Constitution Center announced a new initiative to welcome tens of thousands of Philadelphia-area students to the National Constitution Center…
New “Interactive Constitution: Classroom Edition” Coming Constitution Day 2019
The National Constitution Center announced a broad partnership to create the new Interactive Constitution: Classroom Edition, a cutting-edge, multimedia digital…
National Constitution Center Quarterly Events Calendar, April - June 2019
This spring, the National Constitution Center will open Civil War and Reconstruction: The Battle for Freedom and Equality, America’s first exhibit devoted to…
National Constitution Center Announces Speakers and Topics for Spring/Summer 2019 America’s Town Hall
The National Constitution Center today released the spring/summer 2019 lineup for its popular America’s Town Hall series of constitutional conversations and…
National Constitution Center Celebrates Women’s History Month 2019
Throughout March, the National Constitution Center will host a variety of special programs in honor of Women’s History Month.
National Constitution Center Expands National Teacher Advisory Board
Today, the National Constitution Center announced the expansion of its Teacher Advisory Board to include additional master teachers from around the country.
Civil War and Reconstruction Exhibit to Have Permanent Home at National Constitution Center, Beginning May 9, 2019
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…
National Constitution Center Celebrates Presidents Day Weekend 2019
Visitors can celebrate Presidents Day Weekend at the National Constitution Center Saturday, February 16, through Monday, February 18, with a variety of special…
African American History Month at the National Constitution Center 2019
Throughout February, the National Constitution Center will host a variety of programs in honor of African American History Month.
National Constitution Center Announces Speakers and Topics for Winter 2019 America’s Town Hall
The National Constitution Center today released the winter 2019 lineup for its popular America’s Town Hall series of constitutional conversations and debates…
National Constitution Center Quarterly Events Calendar, January - March 2019
Today, the National Constitution Center announced a variety of family-friendly programming to kick off 2019.
Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day at the National Constitution Center with Discounted Admission, Service Projects, and Special Performances on January 21
The National Constitution Center will honor Martin Luther King Jr.’s lifelong dedication to justice, equality, and service for the greater good on Monday,…
Sensory-Friendly Sundays Begin at the National Constitution Center in 2019
Today, the National Constitution Center announced plans to offer a more accessible museum experience for individuals of all abilities and their families on…
National Constitution Center Releases Speakers and Topics for Spring/Summer 2018 America’s Town Hall
American Treasures: Documenting the Nation’s Founding
The National Constitution Center presents American Treasures: Documenting the Nation’s Founding, illuminating the founding era through priceless drafts of the…
