Calendar
Black History Month
2/01 – 2/28
During the month of February, the National Constitution Center honors the achievements and rich heritage of Black Americans and the impact their stories have had on constitutional history.
The Declaration of Independence and the Push for Racial Equality
2/02
In celebration of Black History Month, scholars Lucas Morel and Melvin Rogers join to discuss how African American leaders and citizens, such as Prince Hall, Frederick Douglass, Ida B. Wells, and Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. have invoked the ideas and principles of the Declaration of Independence throughout American history to push for a more free and equal America.
Thomas Paine and the 250th Anniversary of Common Sense
2/09
Gary Berton, the president of The Thomas Paine Historical Association, joins award-winning historian Jack Kelly, author of Tom Paine’s War: The Words That Rallied a Nation and the Founder of Our Time, to discuss the revolutionary life, ideas, and legacy of Thomas Paine in celebration of the 250th anniversary of his famous pamphlet, Common Sense.
Presidents Day Weekend
2/13 – 2/16
Celebrate Presidents Day Weekend at the National Constitution Center by exploring the role of the executive branch through the lives of the presidents. Be the first to explore the Centers’ newest permanent gallery America’s Founding, which takes visitors on a journey from the colonies’ growing tensions with Great Britain through the drafting, ratification, and adoption of the Constitution and Bill of Rights.
Live From the Museum: First Look at the America's Founding Gallery
2/17
Join a museum educator for a first look at the National Constitution Center’s newest exhibit! The America’s Founding gallery tells the story of the nation’s founding principles, exploring how we declared independence, fought a revolution, learned from early challenges, and ultimately developed a new form of government.
Natural Rights
2/18
Participants will consider the influence Enlightenment thinkers had on the founders and how these principles manifest in several founding documents, such as the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution.
Black History Month Family Fun Night
2/21
In celebration of Black History Month, join Family Fun Night at the National Constitution Center! Enjoy the NCC’s galleries, including the new America’s Founding exhibit, and a guided flashlight tour of Signers’ Hall.
Sensory-Friendly Day
2/22
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.
The Declaration at 250: Examining the Historical and Contemporary Relevance of the Grievance Section
2/27
The University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School Journal of Constitutional Law in partnership with the National Constitution Center present a symposium that will explore the historical and contemporary relevance of the grievance section of the Declaration of Independence.
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