Constitution Day

Every year, schools and government agencies join the nation in observing Constitution Day and Citizenship Day the week before and after September 17, the anniversary of the signing of the Constitution. Federal courts participate by offering educational resources and experiences in their communities. (uscourts.gov)

Read the Text of the Constitution

Separation of Powers

The Constitution Convention

The Bill of Rights

Events at the Constitution Center

Civic Stories with Justice Neil M. Gorsuch from the National Constitution Center

Sep 17, 2024 08:00 AM – Sign Up Here

Watch as the Honorable Neil M. Gorsuch, associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court and NCC honorary co-chair, joins National Constitution Center President and CEO Jeffrey Rosen for a discussion on his new book, which focuses on the stories of ordinary Americans—from fishermen in Florida to families in Montana, to a young internet entrepreneur in Massachusetts and more—who have had to navigate the complexities of the nation’s legal system. Justice Gorsuch will also share with students interesting details from his career, the important role played by the judiciary, and what it’s like to serve on the Supreme Court of the United States.


Launch of the Constitution 101 Student Course – Presented by the National Constitution Center and Khan Academy

Sep 17, 2024 10:00 AM – Sign Up Here

Join National Constitution Center President and CEO Jeffrey Rosen and Khan Academy founder Sal Khan for the launch of our Constitution 101 student course developed in partnership with the Khan Academy. This student-mastery course is designed to empower students with a deeper understanding of the Constitution and its impact on their lives. Moderated by Ohio high school educator Amy Elsass, this special Constitution Day event will feature questions from students from around the country and will explore the importance of civil dialogue and how to think like a constitutional scholar, as well as address timely constitutional questions related to student free speech, AI, and elections.