#OnThisDay in 1793, Roger Sherman, dies. He signed all three of the most important documents of the Revolutionary era: the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, and the U.S. Constitution. https://ow.ly/1J9950Zs3TH

Learn about all five of our Civic Education for Rural and Remote Communities fellows and the work they're doing to expand access to constitutional learning in communities across the nation: constitutioncenter.org/education/pr...

Our inaugural Civic Education for Rural and Remote Communities fellows are hard at work, and the nation is noticing! What do the educators participating have to say? Keep reading to find out. #NCCed⬇️

This week, #SCOTUS accepted a petition from Alaska involving an alleged six-pack of beer 🍺, an airplane 🛩️, and the Eighth Amendment’s Excessive Fines Clause 💰. #ConstitutionDaily previews the case: https://ow.ly/eJZN50Zrvy6

Enjoy the end of summer with an unforgettable evening of family-friendly activities, after-hours museum exploration, and hands-on fun before the school year begins! Join us for a Family Fun Night on Thursday, August 13 at 5 p.m. ET! Admission is free. Reserve your spot: https://ow.ly/CyqV50ZqTfP

This week on #CivicParenting, hear the Varahachaikol family—Adam, Kelsey, and their 7-year-old son Dominic—explore how their family has woven civic learning into everyday life, demonstrating what it means to be civic parents. 🎧 Listen now: https://ow.ly/3jmP50ZqRHk

#OnThisDay in 1848, the first formal women’s rights convention occurs in Seneca Falls, New York. A printing of the Declaration of Sentiments listing the demands put forth at the convention is on display in our exhibit, #HowWomenWonTheVote. https://ow.ly/znsI50ZgVhY Credit: Anonymous Collection

Explore family records and historical documents to discover how generations of Americans have contributed to the country’s civic life. Visit “The Stories of US” Discovery Center for free, presented in partnership with Ancestry: https://ow.ly/tbPW50ZnuVY

Join Ilan Wurman for an #NCCBookClub conversation on his new book, "The Constitution of 1789: A New Introduction." Julie Silverbrook moderates. Register to attend Monday, July 27 at 6:30 p.m. ET: https://ow.ly/cans50ZnV5r

#OnThisDay in 1789, the Sedition Act is signed into law. See a copy of the act and learn about the free speech battles that followed in our exhibit, #TheFirstAmendment. https://ow.ly/2U5m50ZgT8i Credit: Loan, Freedom Forum’s Newseum Collection

America’s 250th wasn’t the finish line—it was the beginning. How will Americans continue this momentum? Vince Stango & Julie Silverbrook's answer is the #CivicDecade, an invitation to renew civic life & strengthen civic institutions. Read via Fulcrum: thefulcrum.us/civic-engage...

For The Philadelphia Citizen, Vince Stango, interim president and CEO of the NCC, reflects on how civic partners came together throughout Independence Week to ensure Philadelphia could continue to celebrate despite extreme heat. https://ow.ly/bIG350ZmzpI

When extreme weather challenged the city’s plans for the 250th, our city’s civic institutions did what they do best: they stepped up, collaborated, and supported the community. Vince Stango, interim president and CEO of the NCC, writes for The Philadelphia Citizen: https://ow.ly/LAXp50ZmyXE

Last week, more than 12,000 people came to the National Constitution Center, from scholars and civic leaders to educators, families, and visitors from across the country and the globe.

#OnThisDay in 1776, popular legend says the Liberty Bell rang to symbolize America’s independence from Great Britain. But many “facts” about the bell are shrouded in mystery. Read #ConstitutionDaily to learn more: https://ow.ly/6Zgc50Ziprv

#OnThisDay in 1835, Chief Justice John Marshall dies in Philadelphia. See a pair of spectacles owned by Marshall in our exhibit, #GoverningTheNation. https://ow.ly/vJbT50ZgScV Credit: Courtesy of Preservation Virginia

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

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

Thank you to our partners and supporters for their contributions to this historic moment. Watch a full recording of the ceremony: www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8Q1...

As America commemorates its 250th anniversary, it is especially meaningful that distinguished guests from across the United States and around the world gathered to honor the first U.S.-born pope in the history of the Catholic Church.

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

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

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

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

Find more Independence Week fun fit for marking the occasion of America’s 250th anniversary. 🎉 Explore a full list of programming and celebrate independence week at the Center: constitutioncenter.org/calendar/ind...

Visitors came to Independence Mall for free hoagies, then stepped inside the Center for a lively trivia challenge with our Semiquincentennial Scholar Jon Meacham, and to explore our two new exhibits, #AmericasFounding and #GoverningTheNation.