7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Google Lab
Visitors can watch as our team of constitutional experts chat live with students and teachers across the country, answering all of their Constitution Day questions!
Preamble Challenge
8:30 a.m.
Front Lawn
To kick off the day, National Constitution Center President and CEO Jeff Rosen will lead students in a rousing reading of the Preamble of the Constitution on the museum’s front lawn.
Flag Raising Ceremony
9 a.m.
Front Lawn
Join the Sons of the American Revolution and the Daughters of the American Revolution for a patriotic flag raising ceremony, featuring a live performance of the Star - Spangled Banner!
Constitution Day Press Conference and Awards Presentation
10 a.m.
Bogle Chairman’s Room
The National Constitution Center will announce new resources and initiative, as well as the winners of our Civic Literacy Contest.
Constitution Day Games and Outdoor Activities
9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Front Lawn and Grand Hall Lobby and Overlook
Visitors can try their hand at graces, hoop and stick, nine pin, and other games popular during the Revolutionary era. At Historic Character Meet and Greets, visitors can interact with famous figures from history, then, visitors can participate in Historic Demonstrations, where they can learn trades for yesteryear, like Candle making and Calligraphy, and more! Afterwards, visitors themselves can don colonial outfits at our Dress Up station, and pose for one-of-a-kind photos!
Constitution Day Arts and Crafts
9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Grand Hall Lobby and Overlook
Guests can check out our giant version of the U.S. Constitution and sign your names alongside Washington, Franklin, and Madison. Plus, take part in arts and crafts projects, and join in calligraphy demonstrations!
Judge Chats: The Courts in the Community
10 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12 p.m., 12:30 p.m.
Bank of America Family Theater and Private Dining Room
Students and teachers can attend one of these great sessions with real judges, where they will have the opportunity to speak with experts on the interpretation of law and about how the Constitution can affect everyday life.
Naturalization Ceremony
10:30-11:30 a.m.
F.M. Kirby Auditorium
50 immigrants from across the globe will take the Oath of Allegiance to officially become citizens of the United States. The ceremony will be presided over by a United States Federal Judge. All of the new citizens will be given lifetime memberships to the National Constitution Center. The keynote address will be delivered by NBC 10’s Vai Sikahema.
The Constitution’s Birthday Celebration
12 p.m.
Grand Hall Overlook Stage
During the lunch hour, the museum offers cake (shaped and designed to look like the Constitution) and invites visitors to sing along to Happy Birthday and other favorite tunes to celebrate the anniversary of the Constitution’s signing. This celebration is complete with confetti and appearances by Father of the Constitution James Madison.
Interactive Constitution Workshop
12:15 p.m. to 12:45 p.m.
F.M. Kirby Auditorium
Join the Center’s constitutional experts as we showcase our Interactive Constitution, the online resource hailed by USA Today as an “internet sensation”. It is the best, non-partisan, interactive Constitution on the web, and features explanatory materials for students in grades 8-12, written by the top constitutional scholars in the country from across the political spectrum—a must-have tool for every classroom! This special workshop will help students and teachers learn to use this great resource, and also highlight our newly added provisions!
Constitution Day Concert
12:30 p.m. to 1:15 p.m.
Front Lawn
Enjoy a picnic lunch on Independence Mall as you listen (or even sing along) to some of American’s favorite patriotic tunes! Featuring the Blue Skies Band.
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