The Museum of We the People. America's Town Hall. Civic Education Headquarters.

Philadelphia, PA
As the celebration of America’s 250th nears, @ConstitutionCtr invites you to explore the words that define us, the debates that shape us, and the principles that unite us. Discover more with #OurStoryContinues: ow.ly/XkIX50WQmj2
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Mendez v. Westminster (1947) ended the segregation of students of Mexican and Latin ancestry in California schools. This #HispanicHeritageMonth learn more about the federal court case and see a reproduced page from the parents’ petition in our exhibit, #GoverningTheNation. Plan your visit: sbrew.link/thH0Twnx Credit: National Archives and Records Administration at Riverside, CA
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On #CivicParenting, @JMSilverbrook and Kelly Siegel-Stechler of @harvard discuss the importance of modeling for your children a willingness to have your mind changed. 🎧 Listen to the full episode: sbrew.link/yAmDbmqq
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The debate over taxing home-produced distilled spirits is almost as old as America itself. #ConstitutionDaily covers the latest controversy that has brought the topic to #SCOTUS. Read now: sbrew.link/3BzSGUPB
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We welcomed WHYY's You Oughta Know to explore our latest exhibits and speak with Vince Stango, interim president and CEO at the Center. Watch now: whyy.org/episodes/we-the-peo…
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#PAFounding opens next week! The exhibit is FREE. Plan your visit: constitutioncenter.org/museu…
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Amid the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, retired Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer talked about how to find agreement in the modern era of polarization with U.S. Appeals Court Judge Cheryl Ann Krause at the National @ConstitutionCtr in Philadelphia. For a short bell ringer assignment using this clip, visit: c-span.org/classroom/documen….
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Tune in tonight for a "back stage pass" to the Constitutional Convention and explore the personalities, ideas, and debates that shaped our nation. We're collaborating with @ColoMtnCollege’s Center for Civics Education & Engagement and @AspenInstitute's Aspen Society to present a conversation with @WalterIsaacson and @McCormickProf moderated by NCC interim president and CEO Vince Stango. Watch live at 5:30 p.m. ET: piped.video/live/Wu0KrpaYMBY
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Are AI outputs covered by the First Amendment? Ellen Goodman of @RutgersLaw explains the protections given to speech, not speakers, on #AmericasTownHall. Watch the full program: piped.video/vHgfmbtZBVA
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We were glad to hear CNN’s Elliot Williams is a fan of the @ConstitutionCtr’s 250th edition of Trivial Pursuit! He talked to @JMSilverbrook on Constitution Day about the game, the Constitution’s 239th anniversary, Civic Parenting, and the Civic Decade on SiriusXM’s The Julie Mason Show. Listen here: sxm-publish-clips.content-in…
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This week on #WeThePeoplePodcast, Joseph Blocher and Clark Neily trace the ongoing debates over the Second Amendment. Hear Neily explain why 18th century firearms are analogous to smartphones today and listen to the full episode: sbrew.link/MuCZJGYL
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🎉 Happy Birthday #SCOTUS! 🎉 #OnThisDay in 1789, Congress passes the act that officially created the federal judicial system that included the Supreme Court and other federal courts. constitutioncenter.org/10-fa…
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#OnThisDay in 1755, Chief Justice of the United States John Marshall is born in Germantown, VA. See a pair of his spectacles and learn about his impact on the Supreme Court in our exhibit, #GoverningTheNation. Plan your visit: sbrew.link/otgy0QFE Credit: Courtesy of Preservation Virginia
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Which Founder would be most at home in ancient Rome or Carthage? Caroline Winterer of @StanfordHistory explores why she believes Jefferson and Madison would have loved the two ancient cities. Watch #AmericasTownHall: sbrew.link/Z0J4X43z
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Last week, Congressman Brendan Boyle came to @ConstitutionCtr to announce plans for federal legislation establishing a national commission to begin preparing for the 250th anniversary of the Constitution in 2037. This week for the #CivicDecade, @JMSilverbrook writes about the unique opportunity our nation has to maintain the infrastructure we built for America’s 250th and continue to build upon it as we look ahead. Read now: civicdecade.org/p/americas-2…
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We are honored to be selected as finalists in ICOM's COMMS Awards, which celebrates the museums and communicators reimagining how institutions connect with the world. We've received this recognition for our #CivicSpark Studio, a physical installation in our museum which collects visitor stories. Explore the nominated projects and vote now: icom-comms.mini.icom.museum/…
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What is a #CivicSpark? A Civic Spark is a moment or experience that connects you to the ideas that shape our communities and our country. It might be a visit to a national park, a lesson in school, military service, a meaningful conversation with a family member, or a moment that inspired you to learn more about the world around you. Learn more about Civic Sparks: constitutioncenter.org/museu…
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Hear @JMSilverbrook on Civics 701 podcast, where she discusses the importance of civic and constitutional education, nonpartisanship, and engaging communities in meaningful dialogue about the Constitution. Listen now: open.spotify.com/episode/7on… whyy.org/episodes/we-the-peo…
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