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National Constitution Center @constitutionctr.bsky.social · 18h

On #CivicParentingPodcast, Julie Silverbrook and Lindsey Cormack discuss the role institutions play in combating the civic knowledge crisis. 🎧 Listen now: sbrew.link/rtGygRRB

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National Constitution Center @constitutionctr.bsky.social · 21h

Hannah Callowhill Penn was the first—and only—woman to govern Pennsylvania. See this portrait of her by John Hesselius, c. 1742, on display in #PAFounding, free to all visitors with no museum admission required. Credit: Atwater Kent Collection, From Historical Society of Pennsylvania Collection

Portrait of an elderly woman in a white bonnet and dark dress, seated in a carved armchair against a dark background.

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National Constitution Center @constitutionctr.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

The Supreme Court's 2026-2027 term begins on Monday. What cases will the Court consider during the upcoming term? Questions coming to the bench cover topics from religious rights to Second Amendment challenges and climate change to voter ID laws. Read #ConstitutionDaily: conctr.org/4hY2xJg

Graphic reading “Supreme Court Preview, 2026–2027 Term” with images of voting, a veteran, children praying, TV remote, and utility truck.

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National Constitution Center @constitutionctr.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

On #AmericasTownHall, Caroline Winterer of Stanford explains how the #USConstituion delegitimized the ancient concepts of aristocracy and monarchy. Watch the full program: sbrew.link/FZG7hYJz

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National Constitution Center @constitutionctr.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

How did Frederick Douglass connect freedom of speech to the practice of self-government? This week on #WeThePeoplePodcast, Jacob Mchangama examines Douglass’s expansive understanding of free speech. Hear him explain the essential nature of free speech and listen now: conctr.org/4hDxvVC

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National Constitution Center @constitutionctr.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Want to raise civically engaged kids? On #CivicParenting, Kelly Siegel-Stechler encourages giving children real opportunities to participate in communities to help them build agency, teamwork, and skills they'll use throughout their lives. 🎧 Listen to Episode 9: sbrew.link/nb5lgr14

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National Constitution Center @constitutionctr.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Missed the #AmericasTownHall program? Watch a recording: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1buK...

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National Constitution Center @constitutionctr.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

#PAFounding is now open and FREE to all visitors with no museum admission required. Plan your visit: conctr.org/3VcDBoD

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A man stands in front of a title wall that reads "Pennsylvania's Founding"

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National Constitution Center @constitutionctr.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

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.

Two visitors look at a portrait of William Penn

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National Constitution Center @constitutionctr.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

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 · 30/09/2026

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 · 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

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 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

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

“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

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 · 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 · 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

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National Constitution Center @constitutionctr.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

From a moving naturalization ceremony to meet-ups with Revolutionary-era figures, the day was full of both learning and celebration. Other festivities included interactive programs, engaging conversations, hands-on learning experiences, and, of course, birthday cake for our thousands of guests.

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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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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 · 14/09/2026

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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 · 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

101st Airborne escorting the Little Rock Nine to school

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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

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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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National Constitution Center @constitutionctr.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Today we partnered with Knight Foundation to celebrate the inaugural First Amendment Day! Visitors of all ages gathered to explore, reflect, create, and engage with the First Amendment. If you missed today's events, engage with the First Amendment from home: ow.ly/BUPU50ZLFV2

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National Constitution Center @constitutionctr.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

This #ConstitutionDay, #AmericasTownHall convenes Carol Berkin, Jane Calvert, Scott Greenberger, and Jesse Wegman to explore the lives of four influential yet often overlooked founders. Register to attend: ow.ly/IyzK50ZJBNC

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National Constitution Center @constitutionctr.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

The inaugural #FirstAmendmentDay is under way! Stop by the expression studio to share your story! @knightfoundation.org

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National Constitution Center @constitutionctr.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Ahead of our inaugural First Amendment Day on September 9, Julie Silverbrook and John Sands of Knight Foundation reflect on the state of free expression in a new op-ed. Read now: ow.ly/Qw0v50ZL5cF

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National Constitution Center @constitutionctr.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

#OnThisDay in 1965, the Delano Grape Strike—a consumer protest supporting fair labor practices—begins. This button supporting the strike through a consumer boycott is on display in our #FirstAmendmentGallery. ow.ly/klNc50ZIWVA Credit: National Constitution Center Collection

Worn paper flyer urging a demonstration against California grape growers' strike, dated Saturday, January 25 at 11 A.M., Dept. of Defense, 252 7th Ave.

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National Constitution Center @constitutionctr.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

TOMORROW: Examine the intersection of the First Amendment and artificial intelligence with Jonathan Zittrain and Ellen P. Goodman. This program is presented in partnership with the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. Register to attend: ow.ly/kS3N50ZKHhy

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