Pennsylvania Avenue’s iconic First Amendment stone tablet finds new home on Independence Mall in Philadelphia
March 18, 2021
Topics include criminal justice reform, abolition and women’s rights, American literature and the Constitution, Reconstruction, great justices, and free speech today
March 5, 2021
Today, the National Constitution Center announced it will reopen to the public Presidents Day Weekend, Friday, February 12, 2021
January 25, 2021
First cohort of over 120 educators from 34 states selected, with a goal of expanding to 1,000 educators by 2023
January 21, 2021
Speakers include Attorneys General Phil Weiser and Mark Brnovich, leading historians H.W. Brands and Joanne Freeman, and other leading scholars, law professors, political scientists, and journalists. Topics include federalism and states’ rights; past, present, and future of presidential elections; Abraham Lincoln’s mentors; and the founders and America’s future.
January 13, 2021
Speakers include David French of The Dispatch, religious freedom advocate Kristina Arriaga, and leading Shakespeare expert Barry Edelstein. Topics include contentious presidential elections, church-state separation, Shakespeare and America’s founding, and the Equal Rights Amendment.
October 16, 2020
Admission to the museum on Constitution Day will be free thanks to support from Citizens
September 9, 2020
Speakers include U.S. Representatives Steve Cohen and Mary Gay Scanlon, bestselling historian Lynne Cheney, eminent political scientist Robert Putnam, and others
September 1, 2020
National Constitution Center to present annual award to U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg through musical tribute airing live online September 17, 2020
August 26, 2020
The 19th Amendment: How Women Won the Vote, will open to the public on August 26, 2020, with special programming, the premiere of composer Patrice Michaels’ new work RESOLVED, and an online Town Hall discussion with historians and scholars
August 21, 2020
2020-2021 slate of classes to focus on constitutional topics such as the Electoral College, free speech and freedom of religion, federalism, the Second Amendment, and more
August 4, 2020
Center announces new 19th Amendment exhibit will open on August 26, 2020, the 100th anniversary of the certification of the amendment, which granted women the right to vote.
July 29, 2020
Former Philadelphia Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey and Yale Law School’s Tracey Meares to explore the constitutional dimensions of policing, protests, and equal protection
June 16, 2020
Online experience features guided tours of beloved National Constitution Center exhibits, including Signers’ Hall, Civil War and Reconstruction, Hamilton, and the earliest drafts of the Constitution
May 18, 2020
NCC President and Legal Scholar Jeffrey Rosen to moderate discussions with scholars on both sides
May 1, 2020
Virtual America’s Town Hall programs will be streamed live at constitutioncenter.org/live or viewers can join the conversation through Zoom from any home computer, laptop, or phone
March 30, 2020
The National Constitution Center today announced increased offerings to support students and citizens with virtual learning resources including live lectures and conversations with constitutional experts.
March 20, 2020
In honor of the centennial anniversary of the 19th Amendment, the National Constitution Center kicks off special museum programming in March 2020.
February 27, 2020
Today, the National Constitution Center released a list of highlights from its spring/summer 2020 lineup for its popular America’s Town Hall series of constitutional conversations and debates.
February 13, 2020
Visitors can celebrate Presidents Day Weekend at the National Constitution Center with a variety of special presidential-themed programs and activities.
February 6, 2020
February 2020 marks the 150th anniversary of the 15th Amendment, which said the right to vote could not be denied based on race. The National Constitution Center will honor that milestone all month long with special educational programs and performances.
January 31, 2020
On June 10, the National Constitution Center will open The 19th Amendment: How Women Won the Vote, tracing the triumphs and struggles that led to the ratification of the 19th Amendment.
January 29, 2020
The National Constitution Center will honor Martin Luther King Jr.’s lifelong dedication to justice, equality, and service for the greater good on Monday, January 20, with discounted $5 admission.
January 9, 2020
Today, the National Constitution Center announced various special programs and events to kick off 2020.
January 7, 2020
This winter break, visitors to the National Constitution Center can experience special Civil War-themed programming in conjunction with the Center’s new exhibit, Civil War and Reconstruction: The Battle for Freedom and Equality.
December 12, 2019
Today, the National Constitution Center announced the release of a new essay series, entitled “A Madisonian Constitution for All,” examining the state of American constitutional democracy today through the lens of James Madison, considered the father of the Constitution.
December 4, 2019
Today, the National Constitution Center and the African American Museum in Philadelphia announced a partnership to offer visitors a joint ticket that includes admission to both institutions for a discounted price, as well as an exclusive group package.
November 22, 2019
Over Thanksgiving weekend, the National Constitution Center invites visitors to enjoy a variety of special programs and activities that highlight the history of Thanksgiving.
November 19, 2019
On Veterans Day, Monday, November 11, the National Constitution Center will recognize the dedication and sacrifices of the brave people who have answered the Constitution’s call to “provide for the common defense.”
November 4, 2019
Tonight at 5 p.m., Sunday, October 27, the National Constitution Center will present the 2019 Liberty Medal to the Honorable Anthony M. Kennedy, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, for his efforts to preserve, protect, and defend liberty by inspiring Americans of all ages to learn about the Constitution through civic education and civil dialogue.
October 27, 2019
Today, the National Constitution Center announced that U.S. Supreme Court Justice Neil M. Gorsuch, Honorary Chair of the National Constitution Center, will bestow the annual Liberty Medal award to the Honorable Anthony M. Kennedy, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, for his efforts to preserve, protect, and defend liberty by inspiring Americans of all ages to learn about the Constitution through civic education and civil dialogue.
October 16, 2019
This fall, the National Constitution Center will host a variety of events for audiences of all ages. Fall programming highlights include the 31st annual Liberty Medal Ceremony recognizing the Honorable Anthony M. Kennedy, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, the return of FOURTEEN: A Theatrical Performance, special Veterans Day programming, a school supplies drive for Philadelphia schools, and a full lineup of America’s Town Hall discussions.
September 30, 2019
Today, with our constitutional system again being tested as the House begins an impeachment inquiry into the president, The Atlantic and the National Constitution Center launch “The Battle for the Constitution.”
September 25, 2019
Unique coalition of support will enable Classroom Exchanges program to connect 10,000 students across the country for real-time constitutional dialogue
September 17, 2019
The National Constitution Center today released the fall 2019 lineup for its popular America’s Town Hall series of constitutional conversations and debates bringing together the best thinkers on the left, right, and center to explore the most important constitutional issues facing our country.
August 22, 2019
On August 18, America celebrates the 99th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which guaranteed the right of women to vote.
August 15, 2019
This summer, from July 8 until August 17, visitors to the National Constitution Center can experience special Civil War-themed programming in conjunction with the Center’s new exhibit, Civil War and Reconstruction: The Battle for Freedom and Equality.
July 8, 2019
Today, the National Constitution Center announced it will award its 31st annual Liberty Medal to the Honorable Anthony M. Kennedy, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, for his efforts to preserve, protect, and defend liberty by inspiring Americans of all ages to learn about the Constitution through civic education and civil dialogue.
July 1, 2019
This summer, the National Constitution Center invites visitors to enjoy Civil War and Reconstruction: The Battle for Freedom and Equality—America’s first exhibit devoted to exploring how constitutional clashes over slavery set the stage for the Civil War, and how the nation transformed the Constitution after the war to more fully embrace the Declaration of Independence’s promise of freedom and equality.
June 25, 2019
Today, the National Constitution Center announced a full lineup of programming for its annual All-American Celebration on Independence Mall, Saturday, June 29, through Thursday, July 4.
June 19, 2019
Beginning on June 19, for select weeks, visitors can experience FOURTEEN, a moving theatrical performance that sheds new light on the Reconstruction era and the ratification of the 14th Amendment.
June 4, 2019
From star-spangled banners to five-star generals, Philadelphia celebrates the shared birthday of two of our country’s greatest institutions—the American flag and the U.S. Army.
May 29, 2019
The National Constitution Center will honor America’s fallen military heroes over Memorial Day Weekend, Saturday, May 25, through Monday, May 27.
May 22, 2019
The National Constitution Center announced today that U.S. Supreme Court Justice Neil M. Gorsuch has been elected Honorary Chair of the Center’s Board of Trustees, succeeding Vice President Joe Biden, whose term as Chair ended in April 2019.
May 14, 2019
Today the National Constitution Center announced a new initiative to welcome tens of thousands of Philadelphia-area students to the National Constitution Center beginning in the 2019-2020 school year for a new and immersive experience in constitutional education.
May 2, 2019
The National Constitution Center announced a broad partnership to create the new Interactive Constitution: Classroom Edition, a cutting-edge, multimedia digital platform that will provide trusted, nonpartisan constitutional resources for middle and high school students and educators.
April 29, 2019
This spring, the National Constitution Center will open Civil War and Reconstruction: The Battle for Freedom and Equality, America’s first exhibit devoted to exploring the constitutional debates from the Civil War and Reconstruction.
April 3, 2019
The National Constitution Center today released the spring/summer 2019 lineup for its popular America’s Town Hall series of constitutional conversations and debates bringing together the best thinkers on the left, right, and center to explore the most important constitutional issues facing our country.
April 3, 2019
Throughout March, the National Constitution Center will host a variety of special programs in honor of Women’s History Month.
February 28, 2019
Today, the National Constitution Center announced the expansion of its Teacher Advisory Board to include additional master teachers from around the country.
February 12, 2019
On May 9, 2019, the National Constitution Center’s new permanent exhibit—the first in America devoted to exploring the constitutional debates from the Civil War and Reconstruction—will open to the public.
January 31, 2019
Visitors can celebrate Presidents Day Weekend at the National Constitution Center Saturday, February 16, through Monday, February 18, with a variety of special presidential-themed programs and activities.
January 24, 2019
Throughout February, the National Constitution Center will host a variety of programs in honor of African American History Month.
January 23, 2019
The National Constitution Center today released the winter 2019 lineup for its popular America’s Town Hall series of constitutional conversations and debates bringing together the best thinkers on the left, right, and center to explore the most important constitutional issues facing our country.
January 9, 2019
Today, the National Constitution Center announced a variety of family-friendly programming to kick off 2019.
January 9, 2019
The National Constitution Center will honor Martin Luther King Jr.’s lifelong dedication to justice, equality, and service for the greater good on Monday, January 21, with discounted $5 admission.
January 7, 2019
Today, the National Constitution Center announced plans to offer a more accessible museum experience for individuals of all abilities and their families on multiple dates throughout 2019.
January 2, 2019