Don’t take a break from learning this spring—head to the National Constitution Center for engaging programs and activities! We’re ringing in spring with interactive programs highlighting the stories of “We the People.” Discover the role students, soldiers, activists, and everyday people have played in forming “a more perfect Union.”
In Person
Spring Break
- Date
- Wednesday, April 16 - Sunday, April 27
- Time
- All Day
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Programs at the Museum
We the People: See Yourself in the Constitution
10:45 a.m. and 2:45 p.m.; Grand Hall Overlook
Through the lens of the five freedoms in the First Amendment, this program illuminates the stories of five extraordinary Americans, exploring how they were able to use their First Amendment rights to fight for change and expand the meaning of “We, the People.”
Artifact Highlight: Suffrage Art
11:45 a.m.; The 19th Amendment: How Women Won the Vote
Join us to learn how artists Rose O’Neill and Evelyn Rumsey Cary supported the fight for women’s right to vote and changed the face of the suffrage movement through their art.
Artifact Highlight: Emancipation Proclamation and the 54th Massachusetts Regiment
12:45 p.m. and 3:45 p.m.; Civil War and Reconstruction: The Battle for Freedom and Equality
Join us for an inside look at why President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, what it meant for over 4 million Americans then held in bondage, and how it led to the creation of the first Black regiments in the war. This talk examines a copy of the Emancipation Proclamation signed by President Lincoln and special artifacts, including a ladder badge worn by a volunteer infantryman in the 54th Massachusetts Regiment.
Political Cartoons: Artists and the First Amendment
1:45 p.m.; Grand Hall Overlook
From Benjamin Franklin’s “Join or Die” cartoon in 1754 to Etta Hulme’s “It’s from the IRS” in 1975, this unique art form has influenced and changed history. Join a museum educator and learn about political cartoons and times when the First Amendment protected artists’ freedom of expression.
“Fun with Flags” Trivia Challenge
10 a.m.–3 p.m.; Grand Hall Overlook
Are you a fan of flag facts? Do you have a favorite? Join this fast-paced trivia game, test your knowledge, and learn more about the 56 state and territorial flags on display along the National Constitution Center’s Grand Hall Overlook.
1787 Artifact Cart
10 a.m.–3 p.m.; Grand Hall Lobby
As land was cleared to build the National Constitution Center, a massive archaeological excavation occurred, unearthing thousands of artifacts from the 1700s. Come pick up some of these 3D printed replicas and learn about the everyday lives of “We the People” as the new nation developed just blocks away.
Arts and Crafts Stations
10 a.m.–4 p.m.; Grand Hall Lobby
Visit our craft stations to create make-and-take crafts! Color your own American flag and then learn how to properly fold it into the traditional triangle. Put your own twist on historical suffrage buttons and banners and show your support for a cause.
