Register to join our online programming On September 17, 1787, the framers of the U.S. Constitution signed the most influential document in American history. Celebrate the anniversary by joining the National Constitution Center for the best Constitution Day celebration in the country. Live programs, online resources, and even museum admission are all FREE on September 17! We are the place to turn to help you commemorate this historic day while meeting your federal education requirements, at the Center and online! Museum admission will be FREE on Friday, September 17 in honor of Constitution Day. Click here for our full list of programs and to register. Online Events State of the Union: Civics 12 p.m. ET on Zoom President and CEO Jeffrey Rosen will be joined by leaders from government, education, and cultural institutions, including Dr. William R. Hite, superintendent of the School District of Philadelphia, Louise Dubé, executive director of iCivics, and Sal Khan, founder and CEO of Khan Academy, to discuss the state of civics education in the United States. Register here. Online Classes: Constitution All-Stars 1 p.m. ET on Zoom Join President and CEO Jeffrey Rosen and Chief Learning Officer Kerry Sautner for a special All-Star Edition of our popular Fun Friday classes. As we kick off our 2021-2022 year, some of our favorite constitutional experts, including professors Martha S. Jones, Hasan Kwame Jeffries, and Robert P. George, return to share more knowledge and answer all of your Constitution Day questions. Register here. Judges on Judging 2 p.m. ET on Zoom Judge Marjorie Rendell, Judge Cheryl Ann Krause, and Judge Stephanos Bibas of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit join us to discuss how they approached some of the most significant appellate cases on last term’s docket, including Mahanoy Area School District v. B.L. (2021), Fulton v. City of Philadelphia (2021), and Donald J. Trump for President, Inc. v. Boockvar. Register here. View a Moving Naturalization Ceremony 9:30 a.m. ET on Zoom In recognition of Citizenship Day, also celebrated on September 17, the National Constitution Center hosts a Naturalization Ceremony as part of our Constitution Day celebrations, during which 50 immigrants from across the globe will take the Oath of Allegiance to officially become citizens of the United States. The Honorable John R. Padova, senior judge of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, will preside over the ceremony. Register here. Join us for the Constitution’s Birthday Celebration, Preamble Reading, and Kids Town Hall: Favorite Historic Figures 11 a.m. ET on Zoom Join the National Constitution Center to wish the Constitution a happy 234th birthday LIVE from our museum on Independence Mall! President and CEO Jeffrey Rosen will be joined by some famous faces from history for a special reading of the preamble to the Constitution. Following the reading, join us for our Kids Town Hall With Favorite Historic Figures. During this special program, visitors will have the opportunity to “meet” famous figures from throughout constitutional history and hear about the ways they shaped the Constitution. Register here. LEARN MORE Events at the Center Are you in the Philadelphia area? Join us at the Center for a full day of programs. Constitution 101 Overlook Show 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m., Grand Hall Overlook Visitors can assume the powers of the presidency, Congress, and the judiciary, and work together to pass a law! Sign the Giant Constitution All Day, Grand Hall Lobby Guests can check out our giant version of the U.S. Constitution and sign their names alongside Washington, Franklin, and Madison. Constitution Day Naturalization Ceremony 9:30 a.m., F.M. Kirby Auditorium Fifty immigrants from across the globe will take the Oath of Allegiance at the Center's Naturalization Ceremony to officially become citizens of the United States. View the livestream here. The Constitution’s Birthday Celebration and Preamble Reading 11 a.m., F.M. Kirby Auditorium Join the National Constitution Center to wish the Constitution a happy 234th birthday LIVE from our museum on Independence Mall! View the livestream here. Kids Town Hall: Favorite Historic Figures 11:15 a.m., F.M. Kirby Auditorium During this special program, visitors will have the opportunity to “meet” famous figures from constitutional history and hear about the ways they shaped the Constitution. View the livestream here. Judges on Judging 2 p.m., F.M. Kirby Auditorium Judge Marjorie Rendell, Judge Cheryl Ann Krause, and Judge Stephanos Bibas of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit join us to discuss some of the most significant appellate cases on this year’s docket. View the livestream here. RESERVE TICKETS Free museum admission and online programming on Constitution Day is made possible thanks to support from PECO. 2021-2022 Scholar Exchanges Part lecture and part lively conversation, these weekly classes are accessible to the public so that students, teachers, and parents can join in a constitutional discussion with National Constitution Center scholars, including President and CEO Jeffrey Rosen and Chief Learning Officer Kerry Sautner, on core topics such as the branches of government, landmark court cases, civil rights, First Amendment’s freedoms of speech and press and the Fourth Amendment’s search and seizure. Classes start on Wednesday, September 15. Each week this school year, three classes will be offered: Wednesdays at 12 p.m. Introductory Sessions – Seeking Understanding Wednesdays at 2 p.m.: Advanced Sessions – Beyond the Basics Fridays at 1 p.m.: All-Ages Sessions with Distinguished Guest Scholars Public, 30-minute-long classes, take place on Zoom, are streamed live on YouTube, recorded, captioned, and posted on our website. Explore the schedule for the entire school year and register for upcoming sessions here. Interested in scheduling a session for your class and other classes nationwide? The semi-private Scholar Exchanges promote deeper understandings and enhance opportunities for civil discourse and discussion. Sessions will be offered Tuesdays and Thursdays each week from September 2021 – May 2022. Learn more about those sessions, and register for a future session, here. LEARN MORE Upcoming Professional Development Opportunities Civil Dialogue Series September 14, 2021 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. ET From September through December, the National Constitution Center will host 90-minute virtual professional learning workshops for educators interested in developing civil dialogue skills with their students. Participating educators will: Examine the importance of norm creation Explore the differences between political and constitutional questions Participate in a civil dialogue on a current constitutional topic Receive student ready resources Collaborate and share with colleagues nationwide Join us for the first session on Tuesday, September 14, from 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. ET. See a full list of session dates and times here. Educators are encouraged to join us for the entire series, or individual sessions as schedules allow. REGISTER Join our Teacher Advisory Council Applications for the fall cohort of the Teacher Advisory Council are now open! We are looking for members of the classroom education field to join our Teacher Advisory Council. The council is open to educators who teach fifth grade to college level students from all types of school environments and locations. Members are asked to: Participate in monthly online meetings and virtual student programs, such as Scholar Exchanges. Advise the Center’s education team on new and additional resources that will best support teachers and students nationwide. Advocate on behalf of the Center through social media posts, regional professional networks, and professional development workshops. Members of the advisory council will have a voice in shaping our free online classes, and will receive a yearly stipend for their valuable time and professional advice. They can also join in our professional development opportunities that include prominent scholars and judges. LEARN MORE Can Governors Ban School Mask Mandates? Legal battles over masks in schools are being fought across the country—in states including Arkansas, California, Florida, Kentucky, Michigan, Oklahoma, Nevada and Texas—and the U.S. Department of Education recently announced a civil rights investigation into mask mandate bans in several states.  This week’s episode explores lawsuits brought against governors who took action to try to ban local mask mandates in schools, as well as challenges to state school mask mandates brought by people who say their individual rights were violated. We also address broader questions raised by this debate regarding the balance of power in America, and whether the Supreme Court might intervene. Host Jeffrey Rosen was joined by Charles C. W. Cooke, senior writer for National Review, and professor Jennifer Selin of the University of Missouri. LISTEN The National Constitution Center's education team is here to help with any of our online resources. 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