Weekend Workshops

Deepen your knowledge of the principles that influenced the signers of the Declaration of Independence 250 years ago, engage with the Center’s nonpartisan educational materials, and collaborate with your peers from around the country during a Weekend Workshop this spring!

Weekend Workshops are held at the National Constitution Center, and take advantage of the Center’s exhibits and the surrounding history in Old City, Philadelphia. During the weekend, participants can expect to:

• Engage with leading constitutional, legal, and historical scholars on topics covering landmark Supreme Court cases
• Discover historical content through guided tours of the Center’s exhibitions
• Learn about the Center’s nonpartisan educational resources, such as the Interactive Declaration, America at 250 Civic Toolkit, and Constitution 101 Curriculum
• Explore the Center’s educational framework, which includes historical foundations through storytelling, constitutional thinking skills, and civil dialogue and reflection
• Develop a sense of community and collaboration that will be fostered through quarterly check-ins after the weekend concludes.

Participants will take a closer look at a specific principle that inspired, motivated, and challenged the signers of the Declaration of Independence, as emphasized in select scholar essays in the America at 250 Civic Toolkit.

The Center covers the costs of all travel, lodging, and meals for those selected to participate, but space is limited to no more than 18 educators. After the workshop, participants have the opportunity to schedule professional learning sessions for their school or district during the 2026-2027 school year at no cost to them.

These workshops are open to elementary, middle, and high school teachers from across the nation; however, special consideration will be given to teachers who work in rural and underserved communities.

Applications are open from October 10–November 14, with notifications sent no later than December 1. Please send any questions about the workshops or application process to [email protected].