In September 1787, the Founders signed the most influential document in American history, the U.S. Constitution. On Constitution Day, the National Constitution Center presents a series of programs and events highlighting the history and meaning of the document.
Tuesday, September 17 | 11:15 a.m. ET
F.M. Kirby Auditorium and Livestreamed
The Honorable Neil M. Gorsuch, associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court and NCC honorary co-chair, and his co-author and former law clerk Janie Nitze, join National Constitution Center President and CEO Jeffrey Rosen.
Tuesday, September 17 | 1 p.m. ET
Livestreamed
Join National Constitution Center President and CEO Jeffrey Rosen and Khan Academy founder Sal Khan for the launch of our Constitution 101 student course developed in partnership with the Khan Academy. See below for more details.
The National Constitution Center’s annual Constitution Day celebration is the biggest Constitution Day celebration in the country—and a great way to kick off the academic year! Join us as we countdown to September 17 with special programs and events.
Learn MoreThe National Constitution Center’s annual Constitution Day celebration is the biggest Constitution Day celebration in the country—and a great way to kick off the academic year! On September 17, 1787, the framers signed the most influential document in American history, the U.S. Constitution. Every year, the National Constitution Center commemorates that historic occasion by hosting a day that combines educational and engaging programming with a fun and festive atmosphere, creating an unforgettable experience for students and teachers.
Learn MoreConstitution Day and Citizenship Day commemorate the Constitution's signing and recognize all who, by coming of age or by naturalization, have become citizens. By law, "the civil and educational authorities of States, counties, cities, and towns are urged to make plans for the proper observance of Constitution Day and Citizenship Day and for the complete instruction of citizens in their responsibilities and opportunities as citizens of the United States and of the State and locality in which they reside."
Read The Public LawSeptember 17 is designated as Constitution Day and Citizenship Day. If Constitution Day falls on a weekend, it may be held in the previous or next week. The Center offers extensive virtual and in-person programming supported by educational materials for learners of all ages!
Visit the National Constitution Center from anywhere with this special virtual tour of our iconic Signers' Hall exhibit.
Explore the ExhibitIn this video from our Constitution 101 Curriculum, we break down the major debates at the Constitutional Convention.
Watch the VideoOn this episode of the We the People Podcast, Jeffrey Rosen is joined by special guest scholars to explore the intellectual inspirations behind the Constitution.
Listen to the PodcastLearn more about Benjamin Franklin's Closing Speech at the Constitutional Convention, now avalible on our Founders Library.
Read the SpeechQuiz yourself and test how much you know about the delegates at the Constitutional Convention.
Classroom ActivityHave fun getting to know the phrases of the Preamble while you unscramble the puzzle.
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