Today, the National Constitution Center celebrated 250 years of America! Families from across the country and around the world gathered for a day full of joy, learning, and fun.

It is a fact of American history that three of the five Founding Father presidents died on the #IndependenceDay anniversary. But was it just a coincidence? Check out #ConstitutionDaily to learn more: https://ow.ly/TeWH50Zipf0#IndependenceDay

Vince Stango, National Constitution Center Interim President and CEO, reflects on the significance of awarding the 38th Liberty Medal to Pope Leo XIV, a lifelong proponent of religious liberty around the world. Watch the ceremony: https://ow.ly/S8rC50Zk7cm

Vince Stango, National Constitution Center Interim President and CEO, gave remarks regarding the 2026 #LibertyMedal Recipient, Pope Leo XIV, for his commitment to religious liberty and freedom of conscience. Watch the full #LibertyMedal ceremony: https://ow.ly/vSiS50Zk6hN

Today, @ConstitutionCtr honored Pope Leo XIV with the 2026 Liberty Medal, in recognition of his lifelong work promoting religious liberty and freedom of conscience around the world—ideals enshrined by America’s founders in the First Amendment to the United States Constitution.

NCC Interim President & CEO Vince Stango presents the 2026 #LibertyMedal to Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican. Watch the full ceremony and Pope Leo’s remarks here: https://ow.ly/jbP550Zk6et#LibertyMedal

Pope Leo XIV, 2026 #LibertyMedal recipient, speaks from the Vatican, reflecting on the religious freedom provided to all Americans by the First Amendment. Watch the full ceremony: https://ow.ly/AkmH50Zk6bC#LibertyMedal

LIVE NOW: His Holiness Pope Leo XIV receives the 38th annual Liberty Medal from National Constitution Center for his lifelong work promoting religious liberty and freedom of conscience and expression around the world. Watch now: https://ow.ly/YZ9G50ZjXQh

Watch the National Constitution Center award the 38th annual Liberty Medal to His Holiness Pope Leo XIV for his lifelong work promoting religious liberty and freedom of conscience and expression around the world. Tune in LIVE at 10:45 a.m. ET: https://ow.ly/k4Om50ZjXY8

Yesterday, National Constitution Center Semiquincentennial Scholar Jon Meacham, 11th Archivist of the United States Colleen Shogan, and Harvard Professor Danielle Allen joined Robert Costa of CBS News for a conversation on the American Idea at 250. Watch now: https://ow.ly/xeiu50ZjMKH

Philly has more Declarations of Independence than any other city. WHYY spoke with Elena Popchock, senior manager of exhibit content at the National Constitution Center, about the copy on display at the NCC right now: https://ow.ly/Rfkx50ZjKbJ

This week on the #WeThePeoplePodcast, two of America’s leading legal scholars—Richard Epstein and Martha Jones—join to discuss #SCOTUS' decision in Trump v. Barbara on birthright citizenship. Listen now: https://ow.ly/6IRg50ZjK7m

There’s no doubt that the nation’s founders signed the Declaration of Independence in July 1776. But if John Adams were alive today, he would tell you that July 2 is the date with the legitimate claim to #IndependenceDay. https://ow.ly/oi3z50ZiJYK#IndependenceDay

250 years ago today, the Continental Congress votes for independence from Britain. Learn about the men and women who joined the Patriot cause and those who stayed loyal to the Crown in our interactive, “Patriot or Loyalist?” Explore now: https://ow.ly/WCSh50ZgSa5

This wasn’t just any #WawaHoagieDay, this year Wawa and @constitutionctr.bsky.social threw Philadelphians a party celebrating 250 years of our nation! 🎆

Four #SCOTUS justices disagreed with the majority’s interpretation of the constitution's birthright guarantee. What did the dissenters write? Marcia Coyle covers for #ConstitutionDaily: https://ow.ly/Hpjm50Zjsn3

#OnThisDay in 1863, the Battle of Gettysburg begins. Major General George Meade, who oversaw the U.S. victory, owned these field glasses on display in #CivilWarAndReconstruction. https://ow.ly/K7jG50ZgSgj#OnThisDay#CivilWarAndReconstructionCredit: Collection of the Civil War Museum of Philadelphia, loan from Gettysburg Foundation

As America celebrates its 250th anniversary this week, historian and NCC Semiquincentennial scholar Jon Meacham reflects on our nation's past, present, and future. Watch @morningjoe-msnow.bsky.social for why the work of constitutional democracy belongs to every generation. youtu.be/9rwUpumgf3c

Semiquincentennial Scholar Jon Meacham is on @morningjoe-msnow.bsky.social right now!

#OnThisDay in 2005, Justice Sandra Day O’Connor announces her #SCOTUS retirement in a letter to President George W. Bush. Explore Justice O’Connor’s #constitutional legacy: https://ow.ly/PFKQ50Zgoxc#OnThisDay#SCOTUS#constitutional

Let’s explore the many ways civic learning happens and how to make it fun, social, surprising, and even funny! Hear Ben Sheehan join Julie Silverbrook and Lindsey Cormack for a conversation on #CivicParenting. 🎧 Listen now: https://ow.ly/GXGQ50ZiQo7

#OnThisDay in 1921, President Warren G. Harding announces that he will nominate former President William Howard Taft to become the new Chief Justice of the U.S. To this day, Taft is the only person to hold the top position in both executive and judicial branches. https://ow.ly/GwaH50ZbVCa#OnThisDay

In two separate decisions, a divided #SCOTUS considered the president’s power to remove executive officials. Read #ConstitutionDaily for more on these two rulings: https://ow.ly/Fe1b50Zip3H

The ruling is in: states may count late-arriving election ballots. In a 5-4 decision, #SCOTUS ruled that federal election laws do not override a state law that permits counting ballots postmarked by election day but received up to five days later. Read more: https://ow.ly/WQeo50Zip2Y

The National Constitution Center is throwing America a birthday bash this July 4th! Enjoy free admission courtesy of Citizen Travelers. https://ow.ly/skWZ50ZhFiW

#OnThisDay in 1972, #SCOTUS decides that the application of the death penalty in three cases is unconstitutional. https://ow.ly/5E7t50ZbT1v#OnThisDay

July 2nd in Philadelphia’s Historic District is going to be an unforgettable celebration. The Red, White, and Blue To-Do! is a full day of free celebration for America’s 250th — parade, picnic, live music, family-friendly programming and so much more. https://ow.ly/v7CX50ZhF72

#OnThisDay in 2010, a deeply divided #SCOTUS upholds gun-ownership rights within homes on a national basis, expanding a 2008 decision which applied to the District of Columbia. #SecondAmendment #ConstitutionDaily https://ow.ly/WTMH50ZbT0z#OnThisDay

#OnThisDay in 1997, #SCOTUS reaffirmed states’ rights and the Constitution’s anti-commandeering provisions. https://constitutioncenter.org/blog/on-this-day-the-supreme-court-reinforces-the-10th-amendment#OnThisDay

History buffs and novices alike are invited to test their chops and try to outscore Pulitzer-Prize winning historian and Semiquincentennial Scholar Jon Meacham in a lively trivia showdown. Hosted by Nikki DeMentri, CBS Philadelphia. Secure your spot: https://ow.ly/lVul50Zhl6P

In two major immigration rulings, a divided #SCOTUS allowed the Department of Homeland Security to end Temporary Protected Status for Syrian and Haitian immigrants. Read #ConstitutionDaily for coverage on the case: https://ow.ly/KqQK50ZhIkw

#OnThisDay in 1978, #SCOTUS rules in Regents of the University of California v. Bakke, laying the groundwork for educational standards in affirmative action cases that still exist today. #ConstitutionDaily https://ow.ly/gulh50ZbSwU#OnThisDay

Arthur Middleton took his father’s place in the Continental Congress to sign the Declaration in 1776. He fought against the British, was captured and later released. Explore his legacy: https://constitutioncenter.org/signers/arthur-middleton #OurStoryContinues

Next week, celebrate America’s 250th anniversary at the National Constitution Center. Dive into the Declaration, walk among the founders, and explore the ideas behind the Revolution that still shape our nation today. https://ow.ly/Lekz50ZhlWS

Today, #SCOTUS struck down a Hawaii law that prohibited a person with a concealed carry permit from bringing a handgun onto private property open to the public without the property owner’s consent. #ConstitutionDaily breaks down the case: https://ow.ly/irbW50ZhkLj

On Tues. July 7 at 5 p.m. ET, National Constitution Center and the Center on the Structural Constitution at the Texas A&M University School of Law present the 2026 Supreme Court Review. Register to attend in-person or online: https://ow.ly/e7Ej50ZeCcP

Jim Obergefell, lead plaintiff in Obergefell v. Hodges, talks about feeling the impact of his case when speaking to students around the United States. #PrideMonth Watch the full program: https://ow.ly/zQSN50ZbSqw#PrideMonth

#OnThisDay in 1817, Thomas McKean a staunch supporter and signer of the Declaration, dies. He played a crucial role in Delaware’s decision to support independence. Explore his legacy: https://constitutioncenter.org/signers/thomas-mckean#OnThisDay #OurStoryContinues

What does the 250th anniversary milestone moment mean for our past, present, and future? Join National Constitution Center, In Pursuit USA, and More Perfect for a special #AmericasTownHall on July 1 at 6:30 p.m. ET. Register: https://ow.ly/2KyO50ZeBZJ#AmericasTownHall

Money changes everything! 💵 #OnThisDay in 1775, Congress authorizes the use of Continental currency. See examples of the currency in our new exhibit, #AmericasFounding. Credit: Courtesy of Independence National Historic Park https://ow.ly/egP750ZbVJR#OnThisDay#AmericasFounding

Celebrate the semiquincentennial with a Semi-QUIZ-centennial! 🎇 Join us for historically-inspired trivia on Monday, June 29 from 5 pm to 8 pm. There will be free food and a cash bar, as well as prizes for the top teams. Register with free admission: https://ow.ly/knWz50Z6ElX

#OnThisDay in 1912, President Theodore Roosevelt and his supporters leave the Republican National Convention, an event which spurred the foundation of the “Bull Moose Party.” Read his thoughts in the #FoundersLibrary: https://ow.ly/HptI50Z5fwP#OnThisDay

#OnThisDay in 1989, a divided #SCOTUS upholds the rights of protesters to burn the American flag in a landmark #FirstAmendment decision. https://ow.ly/BGUE50Z5fnZ#OnThisDay

#OnThisDay in 1788, the #Constitution became the official framework of the government of the United States of America, when New Hampshire became the ninth of 13 states to ratify it. Check out #ConstitutionDaily to learn about the long and arduous process of ratification: https://ow.ly/NgKB50Z5fh6#OnThisDay

Today visitors celebrated #Juneteenth with crafts, games, and programs highlighting the history of the holiday and stories of freedom fighters from the Reconstruction era.

#OnThisDay in 1964, the Senate ends a long debate to join the House in approving the #CivilRightsAct of 1964. This landmark law was a turning point in American history, as it addressed discrimination on a national level. https://ow.ly/yLvi50Z5fc8#OnThisDay

Vince Stango, interim president and CEO, and Julie Silverbrook, chief content and learning officer, share their thoughts on the nation's fast approaching semiquincentennial. Read more: https://ow.ly/ZeiT50ZeBNG

Happy #Juneteenth! #OnThisDay in 1865, Major General Gordon Granger issued a general order in Galveston, Texas, stating that all enslaved people are free. Read #ConstitutionDaily for more about the origins of this holiday: https://ow.ly/uSSU50Z5f8u#Juneteenth

A unanimous #SCOTUS said that part of a federal law could not be used to prosecute a man solely for possessing a gun and a controlled substance at the same time. #ConstitutionDaily covers the case: https://ow.ly/Bxu050Zenxu#SCOTUS

#OnThisDay in 1812, President James Madison signs a resolution declaring war against Great Britain. For many Americans, it’s a forgotten war. Read more on #ConstitutionDaily: https://ow.ly/wgGk50Z5f7w#OnThisDay