National Constitution Center
Independence Mall
525 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Overview
From the website: “The National Constitution Center in Philadelphia brings together people of all ages and perspectives, across America and around the world, to learn about, debate, and celebrate the greatest vision of human freedom in history, the U.S. Constitution. A private, nonprofit organization, the Center serves as America’s leading platform for constitutional education and debate, fulfilling its congressional charter ‘to disseminate information about the U.S. Constitution on a nonpartisan basis.’”
Website: https://constitutioncenter.org/
Freedom Rising
Held in the NCC’s Sidney Kimmel Theater, Freedom Rising is a 360-degree live theatrical production that tells the story of the U.S. Constitution and the American quest for freedom. This performance sets the stage for visits to the National Constitution Center. It is performed every half hour and is free with general admission.
Signer’s Hall
One of the museum’s most popular and iconic attractions, Signers’ Hall invites you to walk among the Founding Fathers who added their name to the Constitution—as well as those who dissented—on September 17, 1787. Signers’ Hall brings to life the final day of the Constitutional Convention in the Assembly Room of the Pennsylvania State House, now known as Independence Hall. There are numerous famous faces in the room, including George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, James Madison, and Alexander Hamilton. SUSI scholars often posed for photos with their favorite Founding Father! A virtual tour is accessible on the link above.
Resources
This app allows users to read read the constitution in full, view various draft versions of the constitution, read essays from multiple perspectives, analyze specific amendments in detail,
A weekly show of constitutional debate hosted by National Constitution Center President and CEO Jeffrey Rosen where listeners can hear the best arguments on all sides of the constitutional issues at the center of American life.
