Don’t take a break from learning this spring break—head to the National Constitution Center for engaging programs and activities!
Take a look back at the past 235 years of constitutional history, from delegates at the Constitutional Convention, to the abolitionists and suffragists who fought for the rights of all Americans. During spring break, visitors to the National Constitution Center can explore how “We the People” have truly shaped our nation’s history, making our Constitution more inclusive.
Daily Programs
Check program sheet upon arrival for showtimes
- Constitutional Trivia
How much do you know about the delegates to the Constitutional Convention? What about the amendments to the Constitution? Or our lesser known presidents? At our jeopardy-style Constitutional Trivia game, visitors can show off their knowledge, and maybe even learn some new fun facts about our nation’s governing document. - The Road to Freedom: The Story of Slavery in America Program
This interactive program explores the story of slavery in the United States through a constitutional lens, taking visitors on a journey from the time of the Constitutional Convention to the start of the Civil War. It will spotlight historic figures—like George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Ona Judge, Angelina Grimke, Harriet Tubman, William Still, and Abraham Lincoln—and key events—such as the Missouri Compromise, the Compromise of 1850, the Kansas-Nebraska Act, the Dred Scott case, and the secession of the South. - “Four Harriets” Program
Visitors can explore the lives of four American women—Harriet Robinson Scott, Harriet Tubman, Harriet Jacobs, and Harriet Beecher Stowe—who confronted slavery through literature, lawsuits, and direct action in their efforts to free themselves and others from bondage.
