Calendar
Independence Week
6/29 – 7/05
This summer, celebrate America’s 250th anniversary at the National Constitution Center. Dive into the Declaration, walk among the founders, and explore the ideas behind the Revolution that still shape our nation today.
Independence Day: America’s 250th Birthday
7/04
For America’s 250th birthday, dive into the Declaration, walk among the founders, and explore the ideas behind the Revolution that still shape our nation today.
The Stories of US Discovery Center From Ancestry
7/04 – 8/31
As part of its nationwide initiative celebrating the people, families, and communities that have shaped the United States over the past 250 years, Ancestry, in partnership with the National Constitution Center, will bring The Stories of US Discovery Center to Philadelphia.
Revolutionary War Encampment
7/04 – 7/05
Join Revolutionary War reenactors as you step into a re-created military encampment right on the National Constitution Center’s front lawn.
Disability Pride Month
7/06 – 7/31
Celebrate Disability Pride Month with the National Constitution Center! Learn how members of the disability community in the United States used the First Amendment to secure their rights. Explore the stories of disability activists through our programming and visit our make-and-take craft stations to learn how you, too, can fight for change!
2026 Supreme Court Review: Key Decisions, Executive Power, Civil Discourse
7/07
The National Constitution Center and the Center on the Structural Constitution at Texas A&M University School of Law present the 2026 Supreme Court Review, featuring leading constitutional law scholars and commentators.
Teaching250: Civics Renewal for America's 250th and Beyond
7/09
The Center for Civic Education and National Constitution Center are excited to officially launch the Teaching 250 lessons! In this session, you’ll hear from the educators behind the inquiries, explore how the lessons can be used in your classroom, and learn how these resources support instruction leading up to America’s 250th anniversary and beyond.
Intellectual Inspirations of the Constitution
7/12
This Educator Institute uncovers the global and historical ideas that informed the framing of the U.S. Constitution. Participants will investigate the historical impact of ancient philosophers and Enlightenment thinkers on the founding generation, and how those influences shaped the structure of government, the separation of powers, and other constitutional protections that remain essential today.
Landmark Supreme Court Cases
7/19 – 7/24
Throughout the nation’s history, the Supreme Court has defined and redefined constitutional principles through landmark decisions that continue to shape American life. This Educator Institute invites teachers to take a thematic look at some pivotal cases that illuminate the power of judicial review, the evolution of rights, and the balance of federal and state powers.
Sensory-Friendly Day
7/26
Visitors with sensory-processing challenges and their families are invited to experience the museum in a secure and comfortable environment. Sensory-Friendly Days incorporate modified programming, specialized staff training, and emotionally safe spaces for families.
Civil Dialogue in Contentious Times (Grand Rapids)
7/30
This interactive program is designed to support Michigan educators in developing strategies to practice constitutional thinking skills and foster meaningful civil dialogue in their classrooms.
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