This morning, visitors experienced America's Founding, our newest permanent gallery, for the first time. See it for yourself! Plan your visit: https://ow.ly/KvfJ50YfnzV

It’s President Abraham Lincoln’s birthday today, but you wouldn’t know it given the small number of states that observe the day as a paid holiday. Find out how Lincoln lost his birthday holiday on #ConstitutionDaily: https://ow.ly/ei0W50Y8rZw#ConstitutionDaily

On #AmericasTownHall, author Lucas Morel explores how language used in the Declaration of Independence allowed enslaved individuals to understand their rights as human beings. #BlackHistoryMonth Watch now: https://ow.ly/oZcQ50Y8aGK#AmericasTownHall

Ahead of the opening of our new gallery #AmericasFounding, CBS Philadelphia visited for a behind the scenes look with NCC's Elena Popchock. Watch their tour and visit starting February 13: https://ow.ly/B25H50YeljU#AmericasFounding

This #BlackHistoryMonth, explore the lives and political careers of African American men who held political office during the Reconstruction era: https://ow.ly/KbPM50Y8rY1#BlackHistoryMonth

Introducing our Semiquincentennial Scholar, Jon Meacham!

On #AmericasTownHall, author Scott Cleary explains how Thomas Paine’s bold use of language resonated with people igniting a fight for Independence from Great Britain. Watch now: https://ow.ly/EEiL50YbX4T#AmericasTownHall

Yesterday's great discussion: Gary Berton, the president of The TPHA, joins TPHA Board Member Scott Cleary, co-editor of New Direction in Thomas Paine Studies, to discuss "Thomas Paine and the 250th Anniversary of Common Sense" at the National Constitution Center. www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bh8...

On #AmericasTownHall, legal scholar Risa Goluboff explains segregation in America following the landmark case of #PlessyVFerguson. #BlackHistoryMonth Watch the full program: https://ow.ly/VIf850Ycoag#AmericasTownHall

#OnThisDay in 1967, the 25th Amendment is ratified, clearing up questions about presidential succession that dated back to the founders’ time. Read how the tragic death of President John F. Kennedy led to this constitutional change: https://ow.ly/Bi3550Y8rWT#OnThisDay

On #AmericasTownHall, Melvin Rogers of Brown University reflects on David Walker’s interpretation of the relationship between the Declaration of Independence and slavery. Watch the full program for #BlackHistoryMonth: https://ow.ly/EHI050Y8aA2#AmericasTownHall

#OnThisDay in 1773, President William Henry Harrison is born in Virginia. While he is best known for his premature death in office after only 30 days, Harrison is one of the more interesting early presidents. Learn more on #ConstitutionDaily: https://ow.ly/pnAM50Y8rU7#OnThisDay

#OnThisDay in 1825, the relatively new 12th Amendment to the Constitution settled the last presidential election decided in the House of Representatives. Read more on #ConstitutionDaily: https://ow.ly/baCf50Y8rVp#OnThisDay

William Ewald explains how James Wilson proposed the Three-Fifths Compromise for slavery at the Constitutional Convention. Watch #AmericasTownHall: https://ow.ly/vkZy50Y0OVM#AmericasTownHall

On #AmericasTownHall, journalist Juan Williams discusses the March on Washington and his book on the rise of America’s Second Civil Rights Movement. #BlackHistoryMonth Watch the full program: https://ow.ly/GU9i50Y8qQc#AmericasTownHall#BlackHistoryMonth

Visit on #PresidentsDay to meet presidents from the founding era and explore the executive branch! Admission is FREE on Feb. 16, thanks to the generous support of Citizen Travelers, the nonpartisan civic engagement initiative of Travelers. https://ow.ly/URQ150Y9my0

Thanks to the Civics Renewal Network partners and #NCCed TAB members who supported #Teaching250. You made this possible!

Join us for a FREE Family Fun Night on February 21st celebrating #BlackHistoryMonth. There will be crafts, activities, and workshops throughout the evening highlighting Black history, local Black artists, and Black-owned businesses. Reserve your spot for Feb. 21: https://ow.ly/i4Np50Y7PjL#BlackHistoryMonth

Make this #ValentinesDay hotter than a constitutional debate. The big day is just one week away, so why not surprise your loved ones with these @ConstitutionCtr themed messages? 💘

Jesse Wegman of Brennan Center explains how the founders attempted to cement their legacies and the failure of James Wilson to do so effectively. Watch the full program: https://ow.ly/WCgs50Y0OZ5

#OnThisDay in 1911, President Ronald Reagan is born in Illinois. Explore interesting facts about the 40th president on #ConstitutionDaily: https://ow.ly/anLh50Y7Pgi#OnThisDay

Born #OnThisDay in 1723, John Witherspoon would go on to become the only active clergyman and college president to sign the Declaration. Explore his story: https://ow.ly/J2Nb50Y7P7W#OnThisDay

Is it against the law for someone to possess a firearm who is considered an “unlawful user” of any controlled substance, including marijuana? #SCOTUS will hear oral arguments concerning this question next month. #ConstitutionDaily previews the case: https://ow.ly/OZBx50Y9moL

#OnThisDay in 1937, President Franklin D. Roosevelt shocked America by introducing a plan to get favorable votes by expanding #SCOTUS. Learn more about FDR’s short-lived war on the Supreme Court on #ConstitutionDaily: https://ow.ly/UgMc50Y7P3y#OnThisDay

Among the major decisions expected this year from #SCOTUS is a case from Hawaii that would clarify when and where people with gun-ownership permits can possess firearms in publicly accessible private locations. #ConstitutionDaily covers the considerations in the case: https://ow.ly/qV8850Y90pO

Lucas Morel of Washington and Lee University talks about Abraham Lincoln’s focus on the principle of equality in the Gettysburg Address. Watch #AmericasTownHall during this #BlackHistoryMonth: https://ow.ly/2Tls50Y8avn#AmericasTownHall#BlackHistoryMonth

National Constitution Center collaborated with Baldwin & Co. to bring jamelle and Carla Laroche together in conversation on the history of Reconstruction, including a look at how local events in Louisiana led to national constitutional questions, and how we can learn from this era in modern times.

#OnThisDay in 1913, civil rights activist Rosa Parks is born. #ConstitutionDaily looks back on her life, legacy, and journey from a child in the segregated South to her enduring status as a civil rights icon. #BlackHistoryMonth https://ow.ly/tuIf50Y6A1P#OnThisDay

#OnThisDay in 1913, the 16th Amendment is ratified to ensure higher-income people paid taxes. Learn more on #ConstitutionDaily: https://ow.ly/pvvc50Y6zY7#OnThisDay

#OnThisDay in 1924, Woodrow Wilson dies. Wilson was one of the country’s leading #constitutional scholars before entering politics and being elected president of the United States. Read an excerpt of his writings: https://ow.ly/aaNz50Y6zZa#OnThisDay

It was an honor to chat with Lucas Morel about the Declaration of Independence and the Push for Racial Equality. Grateful for the invitation from the National Constitution Center. Have a listen. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ocwb...

#OnThisDay in 1870, the 15th Amendment is ratified, prohibiting racial discrimination in voting. Explore the early drafts and debates that led to the passage and ratification of this amendment: https://ow.ly/XZK450Y6A13#OnThisDay

On #AmericasTownHall, author Jesse Wegman explains his desire to tell James Wilson’s role in the founding through his new book, “The Lost Founder: James Wilson and the Forgotten Fight for a People’s Constitution.” Watch the full program: https://ow.ly/6zff50Y0IzI#AmericasTownHall

#OnThisDay in 1848, the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo is signed, and the United States acquires 55% of Mexico’s territory for $15 million. Learn more on #ConstitutionDaily: https://ow.ly/eoqx50Y6zVM#OnThisDay

In honor of #BlackHistoryMonth, author David Greenberg discusses the upbringing of civil rights activist and congressman John Lewis. Watch the full #AmericasTownHall: https://ow.ly/3jNX50Y6zX3#BlackHistoryMonth#AmericasTownHall

Visit #PresidentsDay weekend and be the first to explore our new gallery #AmericasFounding, a journey from the colonies’ growing tensions with Great Britain through the drafting, ratification, and adoption of the Constitution. Plan your visit: https://ow.ly/XSjz50Y7HHO

Author Jesse Wegman of Brennan Center talks about James Wilson’s central role at the Constitutional Convention and the unique nature of his ideas. Watch the full program: https://ow.ly/sLYL50Y0P19

#OnThisDay in 1790, #SCOTUS opens for business. Back then the Court bore little resemblance to the current one, but it certainly had some interesting characters. Read more on #ConstitutionDaily: https://ow.ly/Q52g50Y6zJN#OnThisDay

Celebrate the achievements and rich heritage of Black Americans and the impact their stories have had on constitutional history National Constitution Center this #BlackHistoryMonth! View a schedule of programs and activities: https://ow.ly/F7rn50Y6zNr#BlackHistoryMonth

Celebrate the 250th anniversary of Thomas Paine’s famous pamphlet, #CommonSense. Join Gary Berton and Jack Kelly for an #AmericasTownHall conversation on the revolutionary life, ideas, and legacy of Thomas Paine. Register: https://ow.ly/wuNY50Y4QAn

#OnThisDay in 1734, Robert Morris, a signer of the Declaration and the Constitution, is born. In 1775, he was likely the richest man in America. Learn more about the man considered to be the financier of the Revolution: https://ow.ly/v1Ir50XSEPy#OnThisDay

#OnThisDay in 1882, Franklin D. Roosevelt—one of the most consequential presidents in U.S. history and the only person to run for, and win, the presidency four times—is born. Read #ConstitutionDaily for 10 interesting facts about FDR before he was elected: https://ow.ly/jgkC50XSEOg#OnThisDay

Judge Jeffrey S. Sutton explains that federalism is a singular question in American history with a debate that never goes away. Read now: https://ow.ly/iNO650XSEMT

This #BlackHistoryMonth, join Lucas Morel and Melvin Rogers as they discuss how African American leaders and citizens have invoked the ideas and principles of the Declaration of Independence throughout history to push for a freer and more equal America. Register: https://ow.ly/ESc350Y0Ufb#BlackHistoryMonth

#OnThisDay in 1916, President Woodrow Wilson nominates the successful Boston attorney Louis Brandeis to #SCOTUS. Read #ConstitutionDaily to learn more about Brandeis: https://ow.ly/SzFF50XSEMp#OnThisDay

On #AmericasTownHall, legal scholar William Ewald speaks about the “collaborative nature” of writing the #USConstitution. Watch the full program: https://ow.ly/cAL750Y0ICN#AmericasTownHall#USConstitution

#OnThisDay in 1919, #SCOTUS holds oral arguments in Debs v. United States. Socialist politician Eugene V. Debs was indicted for violating the #EspionageAct. He appealed his conviction, citing the #FirstAmendment right to free speech, but his conviction was upheld. https://ow.ly/HibG50XSELw#OnThisDay#SCOTUS#EspionageAct#FirstAmendment

Legal scholar William Ewald suggests reasons as to why James Wilson disappeared from the historical narrative. Watch #AmericasTownHall: https://ow.ly/qCBo50Y0Ixs#AmericasTownHall

Recent remarks by President Trump regarding Greenland have revived longstanding constitutional questions about the United States’ power to annex territories. #ConstitutionDaily explores the history of annexation: https://ow.ly/K9ua50Y42Bu#ConstitutionDaily

#OnThisDay in 1979, Vice President Nelson Rockefeller dies. Hear historian Richard Norton Smith discuss the legacy of this politician’s unique position as a liberal Republican in mid-century America: https://ow.ly/bTA150XSEKo#OnThisDay