Constitution Day

Pursuant to legislation passed by Congress, educational institutions receiving federal funding are required to recognize the United States Constitution on September 17 of each year or, in the event that September 17 falls on a weekend or holiday, schedule a recognition program immediately before or after that date.

Happy Constitution Day from LBCC!

Visit the Library of Congress website Visit the National Archives website Read about the Founding Fathers (PDF) Read the US Constitution (PDF)

Below is a list of Constitution Day events members of the public are welcome to participate in!

Podcast: The Intellectual Inspirations Behind the Constitution

The Intellectual Inspirations Behind the Constitution

Examining key texts that inspired the founders before and during the Constitutional Convention

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Preamble Reading

Monday , September 18 at 8:30am (ET) and 2:30pm (ET)

Happy Constitution Day! Join the staff of the Constitution Center, live from iconic spots inside the museum, as we read the Preamble to the Constitution and explore the core principles at the heart of our democracy. 

Sign up for the preamble reading

Constitution Day Naturalization Ceremony

Monday, September 18 at 9:30am (ET)

Every September we celebrate Constitution Day and Citizenship Day, a holiday meant to honor and celebrate the privileges and responsibilities of U.S. citizenship for both native-born and naturalized citizens. In recognition of this special observance the National Constitution Center hosts an annual Naturalization Ceremony as part of our Constitution Day celebrations, during which 50 immigrants from across the globe will take the Oath of Allegiance to officially become citizens of the United States. The Honorable John R. Padova, senior judge of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, will preside over the ceremony. National Constitution Center President and CEO Jeffrey Rosen will offer remarks.

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Student Town Hall with Mary Beth Tinker

Monday, September 18 at 1:00pm (ET)

 Join a discussion with Mary Beth Tinker. In 1969, at the age of 13-years-old, Tinker wore a black armband to school to protest the Vietnam War. A few other students, including her brother, joined her. The students were suspended for their actions; however, they believed their protest was a form of free speech. They took their case at the Supreme Court—and won. Tinker's story is highlighted in the Center’s new exhibit, The First Amendment.

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First Amendment Reading

Monday, September 18 at 3:30pm (ET)

Happy Constitution Day! We’ll wrap up the day with a reading of the First Amendment to the Constitution.

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View an interactive version of the Constitution