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National Constitution Center @constitutionctr.bsky.social · 1h
Yesterday, we celebrated the opening of a new special exhibition, “Pennsylvania’s Founding: How a City and a Colony Shaped America’s Civic DNA," with an #AmericasTownHall conversation, reception, and a first look at the exhibit for attendees.
A crowd in a museum lobbyTwo visitors look at a portrait of William PennA group in front of a museum title wallVisitors look at a map on a gallery wall
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National Constitution Center @constitutionctr.bsky.social · 3h
Could AI language models have First Amendment protections? Jonathan Zittrain of Harvard Law School compares AI to the printing press and considers how new technologies can create new methods of distributing messages. Watch the full #AmericasTownHall: youtu.be/vHgfmbtZBVA
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National Constitution Center @constitutionctr.bsky.social · 5h
This #NationalPodcastDay tune in to a podcast from @ConstitutionCtr. 🎙️🎧 From ways to parent the next generation of engaged citizens to constitutional debate on topics in the news, we've got something for everyone! Learn more: sbrew.link/o0Txx30U
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National Constitution Center @constitutionctr.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
On the latest episode of #CivicParenting, Julie Silverbrook reflects on encouraging children's curiosity and allowing them to develop their own perspectives, even when they may differ from your own. 🎧 Listen now to Episode 9: sbrew.link/WQe00U0A
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National Constitution Center @constitutionctr.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
#OnThisDay in 1789, President George Washington succeeds in getting the First Congress to recognize the U.S. Army under the terms of the new Constitution. Read #ConstitutionDaily to learn more: constitutioncenter.org/blog/on-this…
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On this day: Congress officially creates the U.S. Army | Constitution Center
To some it seemed like a technicality, but on this day in 1789, President George Washington succeeded in getting the Fir
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National Constitution Center @constitutionctr.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
#OnThisDay in 1948, Eleanor Roosevelt, who redefined the role of first lady, delivers a speech in support of the Declaration of Human Rights, connecting human rights to America’s constitutional tradition. Read an excerpt in the #FoundersLibrary: sbrew.link/KK9E5u5H
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The Struggle for Human Rights (1948) | Constitution Center
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National Constitution Center @constitutionctr.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
#OnThisDay in 1787, the congress under our first constitution, the Articles of Confederation, agrees to submit a new #Constitution to the states for ratification, an act that would eventually render that legislative body obsolete. sbrew.link/dHmLiw51
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On this day, the Confederation Congress agrees to a new Constitution | Constitution Center
On September 28, 1787, the congress under our first constitution, the Articles of Confederation, agreed to submit a new
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National Constitution Center @constitutionctr.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
#OnThisDay in 1789, Congress passes the amendments that will become the Bill of Rights. See a rare printing of the initial amendments proposed and passed by the House of Representatives in our exhibit, #AmericasFounding. Credit: Loan made possible by Kenneth C. Griffin and Griffin Catalyst
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National Constitution Center @constitutionctr.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
#OnThisDay in 1722, Samuel Adams is born in Boston. Adams ardently opposed reconciliation with Britain and supported independence. Read more in our #InteractiveDeclaration: constitutioncenter.org/signers/samu…
Graphic portrait of Samuel Adams with text: “Samuel Adams, 1722–1803, Signer of the Declaration of Independence.”
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National Constitution Center @constitutionctr.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
On #CivicParenting, Julie Silverbrook and Kelly Siegel-Stechler discuss the importance of modeling for your children a willingness to have your mind changed. 🎧 Listen to the full episode: sbrew.link/Fz2fFQ8Z
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National Constitution Center @constitutionctr.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
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/s3Gt1IKu
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National Constitution Center @constitutionctr.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
#OnThisDay in 1789, the First Congress makes a highly anticipated move in arguably the most important congressional session in history when it agrees on a list of constitutional amendments now known as the #BillOfRights. sbrew.link/KwE6qMBy
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On this day, Congress proposes the Bill of Rights to the states | Constitution Center
On September 25, 1789, the First Congress made a highly-anticipated move in arguably the most important congressional se
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National Constitution Center @constitutionctr.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
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-people
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National Constitution Center @constitutionctr.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Are AI outputs covered by the First Amendment? Ellen Goodman of Rutgers Law School explains the protections given to speech, not speakers, on #AmericasTownHall. Watch the full program: youtu.be/vHgfmbtZBVA
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National Constitution Center @constitutionctr.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
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/LA9vm4Yy
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National Constitution Center @constitutionctr.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
#OnThisDay in 1825, poet and writer Frances Ellen Watkins Harper is born. Read an excerpt of her speech from the 1866 National Woman’s Rights Convention in the #FoundersLibrary: sbrew.link/ocxEGziP
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We Are All Bound Up Together (1866) | Constitution Center
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National Constitution Center @constitutionctr.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
🎉 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-fascinati…
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National Constitution Center @constitutionctr.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
#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. sbrew.link/54fFmuyd Credit: Courtesy of Preservation Virginia
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National Constitution Center @constitutionctr.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
What are the similarities and differences between the constitutions of the United States and Mexico? Learn more about these important documents on #AmericasTownHall this #HispanicHeritageMonth: www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ty-HTpapZE
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Centennial Anniversary of the Mexican Constitution (HD)
America's Town Hall: In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Mexican Constitution, Mexican and U.S. constitutiona
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National Constitution Center @constitutionctr.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
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.
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National Constitution Center @constitutionctr.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Hear Julie Silverbrook 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: sbrew.link/T8jfDu84
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We The People - WHYY
Explore Philly’s history, from the Constitution to Elfreth’s Alley and beyond.
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National Constitution Center @constitutionctr.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
“A 21st century man trapped in the 18th century.” Jesse Wegman speaks on why he became fascinated with founder James Wilson on #AmericasTownHall. Watch the full conversation on rediscovering America’s forgotten founders: sbrew.link/ugiHWePk
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National Constitution Center @constitutionctr.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
What role do parents play in developing a child's civic identity? This week on #CivicParenting, Kelly Siegel-Stechler discusses how everyday family experiences help children recognize that their voices matter. 🎧 Listen: sbrew.link/4xXm90s4
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National Constitution Center @constitutionctr.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Explore how Pennsylvania’s founding shaped the nation’s understanding of religious liberty. Join Marci Hamilton and Randall Miller for an #AmericasTownHall conversation on what William Penn’s vision achieved, where it fell short, and what this history can teach us. sbrew.link/3IWlAPg2
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National Constitution Center @constitutionctr.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
#OnThisDay in 1780, Revolutionary War hero Benedict Arnold turns his back on his country in a secret meeting with a top British official. How did a celebrated American patriot come to betray the cause he had fought for? Find out: sbrew.link/uypr9o10
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From hero to traitor: Benedict Arnold's day of infamy | Constitution Center
On September 21, 1780, Revolutionary War hero Benedict Arnold turned his back on his country in a secret meeting with a
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National Constitution Center @constitutionctr.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
On #AmericasTownHall, Ellen Goodman of Rutgers Law School explores how AI could threaten our “cognitive autonomy” and why the First Amendment’s protection of our ability to think and express ourselves matters. Watch the full program: youtu.be/vHgfmbtZBVA
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National Constitution Center @constitutionctr.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
#OnThisDay in 1798, George Read, dies. Read at first preferred reconciliation to revolution, but he became a firm advocate of independence. Learn why with our #InteractiveDeclaration: constitutioncenter.org/signers/geor…
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National Constitution Center @constitutionctr.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Preview the #SCOTUS 2026-27 term with Masha Hansford, Amy Howe, and Greg Stohr. They'll unpack the constitutional questions at stake and explore the issues that could have the biggest impact on the Court in the year ahead. sbrew.link/0h1lFe6w
Promo graphic with the U.S. Supreme Court building and text: “Previewing the Supreme Court’s 2026–2027 Term,” Sept. 28, 6:30 p.m. ET.
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National Constitution Center @constitutionctr.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Does the United States need an AI user bill of rights? Technology and constitutional scholar Jonathan Zittrain of Harvard Law School shares his view on the need for one as reliance on AI tools increases. Watch #AmericasTownHall: youtu.be/vHgfmbtZBVA
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National Constitution Center @constitutionctr.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
In 2018, #AmericasTownHall hosted Felipe Calderón, former president of Mexico, for an intimate conversation on democracy and constitutionalism in the United States and Mexico. Watch the full video this #HispanicHeritageMonth: www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXU-bddyvOY
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A Conversation with Former Mexican President Felipe Calderón
The National Constitution Center welcomes Felipe Calderón, former president of Mexico, for an intimate conversation on d
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National Constitution Center @constitutionctr.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
#OnThisDay in 1737, Charles Carroll of Carrollton, the only Catholic to sign the Declaration of Independence, is born. Explore his legacy with our #InteractiveDeclaration: sbrew.link/C21prqxd
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National Constitution Center @constitutionctr.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
#OnThisDay in 1796, a Philadelphia newspaper publishes one of the greatest documents in American history: George Washington’s Farewell Address. Explore lessons we can learn from the first president with #ConstitutionDaily: sbrew.link/tVqiah9F
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Five lessons we can learn from George Washington’s Farewell Address | Constitution Center
On September 19, 1796, a Philadelphia newspaper published one of the greatest documents in American history: George Wash
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National Constitution Center @constitutionctr.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
This year the National Constitution Center wrapped up a packed day of Constitution Day programming with an #AmericasTownHall exploring the lives and legacies of four influential yet often overlooked founders: John Dickinson, Gouverneur Morris, Roger Sherman, and James Wilson.
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National Constitution Center @constitutionctr.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
#OnThisDay in 1850, the Fugitive Slave Act is signed into law as part of the Compromise of 1850. You can view a printing block that was used to advertise runaway slaves in newspapers in our exhibit #CivilWarAndReconstruction. sbrew.link/vWqMF0bn Credit: Courtesy of Angelo Scarlato
Dark carved printing block showing a man in profile carrying a large sack over his shoulder beside a leafy tree.
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National Constitution Center @constitutionctr.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
The U.S. Constitution turned 239 and we threw a big birthday party. 🎂🎉
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KYW Newsradio on 103.9 FM @kywnewsradio.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
🎧LISTEN🎧 Hundreds of visitors packed the National Constitution Center today, as the center offered free admission for Constitution Day. One of our reporters was among the crowds. spr.ly/63328BGVVHk
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Visitors pack National Constitution Center for free admission on Constitution Day
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National Constitution Center @constitutionctr.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Today we celebrate #ConstitutionDay! See a rare, first official printing of the U.S. Constitution—one of only 14 known to exist—in our exhibit #AmericasFounding. Credit: Loan made possible by Kenneth C. Griffin and Griffin Catalyst Plan your visit: sbrew.link/vKamNusu
Two museum visitors lean over a glass case displaying a historic document in a dimly lit exhibit.Three museum visitors examine a historic document in a glass case, while a woman points to it beside an old printing press.
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National Constitution Center @constitutionctr.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
In a special Constitution Day episode, author William Magnuson discusses his latest book, “The Just and the Good: How Law Made the Western World.” Hear Magnuson discuss how the rule of law has evolved and listen to the full #WeThePeoplePodcast now: sbrew.link/U1EIsI8P
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National Constitution Center @constitutionctr.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
The #Constitution is our nation’s most enduring document, but not everything you read online about the Constitution is accurate. Here are some of the top myths about the Constitution and the Founding Fathers still out there. #ConstitutionDay sbrew.link/2Sw2JBbq
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Top myths about the Constitution on Constitution Day | Constitution Center
The Constitution is our most enduring document, but not everything you read online about the Constitution is accurate! H
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National Constitution Center @constitutionctr.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
#OnThisDay in 1857, William Howard Taft, the only former president to become Chief Justice, is born in Cincinnati, Ohio. Read #ConstitutionDaily for 10 fun facts about a truly unique American figure who led two branches of government: ow.ly/rRG850ZNXJ1
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10 birthday facts about President and Chief Justice William Howard Taft | Constitution Center
William Howard Taft is a truly unique American figure who led two branches of government, was a wrestling champion and the youngest Solicitor General in American history.
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National Constitution Center @constitutionctr.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Preview the #SCOTUS 2026-27 term with Masha Hansford, Amy Howe, and Greg Stohr. They'll unpack the constitutional questions at stake and explore the issues that could have the biggest impact on the Court in the year ahead. Register to attend #AmericasTownHall: ow.ly/zssa50ZLzSU
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National Constitution Center @constitutionctr.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Law professor Ellen Goodman of Rutgers Law School explores the First Amendment questions raised by increasingly powerful AI and the challenge of protecting truth without threatening free expression. Watch #AmericasTownHall: ow.ly/PAeB50ZMBW7
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National Constitution Center @constitutionctr.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
#OnThisDay in 1788, the Congress of the Confederation sets the dates for the election of a president and the transition to a Congress under the new Constitution, effectively agreeing to shut itself down as a legislative body in March 1789. Read more: ow.ly/EyAx50ZLzCu
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On this day, the transition begins to our Constitutional government | Constitution Center
The date of September 13, 1788 isn’t celebrated as a major anniversary in American history, but it was a big day in the creation of our current form of constitutional government.
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National Constitution Center @constitutionctr.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Join us for #ConstitutionDay! 🎉 Experience history in action through engaging programs, hands-on activities, and unforgettable experiences that bring America’s founding story to life. Admission is free courtesy of @pecoconnect.bsky.social Reserve your spot: ow.ly/o7Xk50ZM6TT
Poster for Constitution Day event on September 17 from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. with free admission by PECO and images of the Constitution signing and students reading.
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National Constitution Center @constitutionctr.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
#OnThisDay in 1958, a unanimous #SCOTUS declines a Little Rock School District request to delay by more than two years the desegregation mandated by the Court’s 1954 #BrownVBoard ruling. Read #ConstitutionDaily to explore this historic moment: ow.ly/h6mM50ZLzwT
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National Constitution Center @constitutionctr.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Today, National Constitution Center Interim President and CEO Vince Stango led staff and guests in a flag-raising and moment of silence to honor the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and reflect on the courage, sacrifice, and service that followed.
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National Constitution Center @constitutionctr.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
#OnThisDay in 2001, terrorists attack the World Trade Center. A fragment of a steel beam recovered from the site is displayed in our exhibit, #GoverningTheNation. Learn more: ow.ly/QPeZ50ZLzsH Credit: National Constitution Center Collection
Steel beam from the World Trade Center
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National Constitution Center @constitutionctr.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Shortly after September 11, 2001, Congress approved legislation granting the president sweeping powers to prevent similar terrorist actions. The 2001 statute remains active today, amid questions about whether Congress should repeal or replace it. ow.ly/hKCc50ZM7wo
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National Constitution Center @constitutionctr.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Did you know one signer of the Declaration of Independence got sent home from Congress for criticizing John Adams in a pamphlet? His name was Carter Braxton, and he was born #OnThisDay in 1736. Learn more with our #InteractiveDeclaration: ow.ly/qGgu50ZIX8l
Portrait of Carter Braxton, signer of the Declaration of Independence, with his name and lifespan 1736-1797 displayed.
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National Constitution Center @constitutionctr.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
What happens to September 11 when fewer people can say “I remember”? For millions of young Americans, it has always been history. Julie Silverbrook reflects on the objects and stories that will shape our civic memory of that day for future generations. Read more: ow.ly/HL0i50ZLzc3
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