Celebrating the 225th Anniversary of Constitution Day
September 17 is designated as Constitution Day and Citizenship Day to commemorate the signing of the U.S. Constitution in Philadelphia on September 17, 1787.
Events at the National Archives in Washington, DC
Events are free and open to the public.
- Wednesday, September 12, at 7 p.m.
The Constitution Turns 225: Happy Birthday, U.S. Constitution!
Join us in celebrating the 225th anniversary of the Constitution with Yale Law Professor Akhil Amar and special guest Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas. - Monday, September 17, noon–2 p.m.
Happy Birthday, U.S. Constitution!
In a special program in celebration of the signing of the U.S. Constitution, the first 225 guests will join the Founding Fathers for cake after their performance in the McGowan Theater. - Wednesday, September 26, at noon
The President’s Czars: Undermining the Congress and the Constitution Streamed live at http://www.ustream.tv/NARA
The word “czar” may seem inappropriate in a republic, but it has been used to describe independent executive branch officials with significant authority over a policy area. Mark Rozell discusses the history of the Presidential czars since FDR’s administration. A book signing will follow the program.
Teaching & Learning Resources
- A special DocsTeach Constitution Day page with primary sources and online teaching activities
- Our online exhibit, The Charters of Freedom including a history of the Constitution
- United States Constitution course on iTunes U, with multi-touch book for iPad
- Teaching With Documents: U.S. Constitution Workshop
- Observing Constitution Day
Other Resources
- Constitution Day Resources for Federal Employees
- "A New Era Begins for the Charters of Freedom" Prologue Magazine, Fall 2003
- "Exposed to Air After Fifty Years! Preserving an American Icon" Common-place, July 2002
- "Travels of the Charters of Freedom" Prologue Magazine, Winter 2002
Events at Other Locations
Events are free and open to the public.
- Monday, September 17, 12—2 p.m.
Constitution Day in New York City
The National Archives at New York City will be holding a Founding Father’s Document Discovery session in celebration of the Constitution’s 225th Anniversary on September 17th, at Federal Hall National Memorial.
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