America's Town Hall Programs
The National Constitution Center is offering a series of America’s Town Hall programs about constitutional issues in the news. Join these programs for free from your home computer, laptop, or any mobile device by registering below. And watch replays at any time.
Upcoming America's Town Hall Programs
The Day the Revolution Began: Lexington and Concord at 250
In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord, historians including Rosemarie Zagarri of George Mason University explore the events leading to the first shots of the American Revolution, the battles themselves, and the colonists’ response to this pivotal moment in history.
The Future of Birthright Citizenship: A Constitutional Debate
Legal experts Amanda Frost, Kurt Lash, Ilan Wurman, and John Yoo analyze the legal challenges surrounding birthright citizenship, explore the constitutional and historical arguments on all sides of this debate, and discuss its broader implications for immigration.
Jewish Americans in the Civil War Era
In celebration of Jewish American Heritage Month, authors Richard Kreitner and Shari Rabin discuss their new books on the broader Jewish experience from the Revolutionary era to the Civil War, how American Jews reckoned with slavery, Jewish participation in the Civil War, and some of the key American Jews who helped shape this tumultuous era.
Executive Authority: Presidential Power From America’s Founding to Today
Legal scholars Gillian Metzger and Saikrishna Prakash examine the founders’ vision for the presidency, how presidential power has changed over time, and the key constitutional debates that have shaped the modern presidency. The discussion will also explore how the Trump presidency fits within this historical context and what it means for the future of presidential power.
W.E.B. Du Bois and His Impact on America with David Levering Lewis
In celebration of Juneteenth, Pulitzer Prize–winning historian David Levering Lewis, author of the definitive two-volume biography of W.E.B. Du Bois, explores Du Bois’ life, legacy, and enduring impact on American history.
Featured Past Town Hall Videos
Montesquieu and the Constitution
Political theorists explore the influence of Montesquieu on American democracy.
Freedom of Conscience and the First Amendment
Featuring Jeffrey Rosen, president and CEO of the National Constitution Center.
Past Programs
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