2010 Press Releases

December 30, 2010

Make a Difference and Honor Martin Luther King, Jr. at the National Constitution Center's Holiday Observance

December 22, 2010

First Pennsylvania Civic Health Index Reveals Crucial Need for Increased Civic Engagement

December 8, 2010

Alison Young Joins Senior Team of the National Constitution Center as Vice President of Public Engagement

December 8, 2010

National Constitution Center Webcast and Live Blog Bring Bill of Rights Day to Life in Classrooms Across the Country

December 7, 2010

Holiday Festivities and Winter Adventure Camp Spotlight the Soldier Experience at the National Constitution Center

December 6, 2010

Twice the Excitement at the National Constitution Center: The International Spy Museum's Spies, Traitors & Saboteurs: Fear and Freedom in America Opens in March; Art of the American Soldier Extended

December 1, 2010

Go Navy! Beat Army! Go Army! Beat Navy! Spirited Army/Navy Game Pep Rally at the National Constitution Center

November 29, 2010

Moonshine, Speakeasies, and the Mafia: Best-Selling Author Dan Okrent Traces the Rise and Fall of Prohibition at the National Constitution Center

November 23, 2010

Commemorate "A Date Which Will Live in Infamy" at the National Constitution Center

November 18, 2010

Christina Chagin Shellenberger Named Director of Board Relations for the National Constitution Center

November 17, 2010

The History of TIME: Managing Editor Richard Stengel Takes You on a Stunning Journey at the National Constitution Center

November 11, 2010

From Soldier Care Packages to Turkey Day Traditions, the National Constitution Center Serves Up Something for Everyone Thanksgiving Weekend

November 8, 2010

Anne Elizabeth Specker Joins the National Constitution Center as the Director of Civic Education

November 8, 2010

Soldiers Love Their Coca-Cola: World War II-Era Advertisements on Display at the National Constitution Center

November 5, 2010

What is National Security? 2010-11 Visiting Scholar Richard Allen Brings his Washington Insider Perspective to the National Constitution Center

October 29, 2010

Becoming an Active Citizen: National Constitution Center Hosts Conversation with Harris Wofford and Alan Khazei

October 26, 2010

Stephanie Reyer Named Vice President of Exhibitions for the National Constitution Center

October 25, 2010

Honor Our Nation's Servicemen and Women: A Compelling Veterans Day Celebration at the National Constitution Center

October 19, 2010

Screening and Discussion of Award-Winning Documentary Restrepo with Filmmakers Sebastian Junger and Tim Hetherington at the National Constitution Center

October 18, 2010

Margaret Cronan Joins Senior Team of the National Constitution Center as Chief Communications Officer

October 12, 2010

American Soldiers Haunt the National Constitution Center this Halloween

October 7, 2010

Vote 2010 Debates on 6abc!

October 7, 2010

Vision 2020 Unveils Original Exhibition on Women's Historic Struggle for Equality, Exhibition Opens at the National Constitution Center Oct. 18

October 6, 2010

Cram for the Midterms: 2010 Election Programming at the National Constitution Center

September 30, 2010

Mid-Term Election Exhibition Offers Visitors Chance to Vote for their Favorite Candidates at the National Constitution Center, Text Messaging Poll Will Track Results

September 29, 2010

Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer Speaks on the Supreme Court's Role and Future at the National Constitution Center

September 27, 2010

Ron Chernow Explores the Life of George Washington

September 24, 2010

Art of the American Soldier Exhibition Opens, World Debut Today

September 16, 2010

AP-National Constitution Center Poll Reveals Few Americans Express Confidence in Congress

September 9, 2010

The Irish Tenors and Mira Awad Bring Notes of Peace from Regions of Conflict at the 2010 Liberty Medal Ceremony

September 9, 2010

National Constitution Center Launches Jennings Prize for Constitutional Journalism

September 8, 2010

Karl Rove to Discuss 2010 Mid-Term Elections at the National Constitution Center

September 8, 2010

Tony Blair in Conversation with Bill Clinton at the National Constitution Center on September 13

September 7, 2010

National Constitution Center to Transform into 1940s USO Canteen During Opening Weekend of Art of the American Soldier, Includes Free Admission for Veterans

September 2, 2010

National Constitution Center Teams Up with Channel One News to Bring Constitution Day Program to More Than Six Million Students Nationwide

September 2, 2010

Celebrate Constitution Day September 17 at the National Constitution Center

August 31, 2010

Last Chance to See Civic Photography Exhibition by Afghan and Philadelphia Students at the National Constitution Center

August 27, 2010

Upcoming Supreme Court Term Previewed at the National Constitution Center

August 26, 2010

Does Your School Reflect Principles of the U.S. Constitution? Across the Country, High-Schoolers Decide

August 26, 2010

National Constitution Center Offers Back-to-School Special: Buy One Ticket, Get One Free

August 24, 2010

Ira Lubert, Citizens Bank Lead Support for National Constitution Center's 2010 Liberty Medal Award

August 24, 2010

Webcast to Bring Global Audience to National Constitution Center's 2010 Liberty Medal Ceremony Honoring Tony Blair, Award to be Presented by President Bill Clinton

August 13, 2010

Join the Labor Day Weekend Celebration at the National Constitution Center

July 26, 2010

2010 Liberty Medal Ceremony Tickets Available on August 11, 2010

July 23, 2010

Beat the Heat with Special Summer Activities on August 14 at the (Air Conditioned!) National Constitution Center

July 12, 2010

Last Chance to See World Debut Ancient Rome & America Exhibition at the National Constitution Center

July 8, 2010

National Constitution Center Launches Online Companion Gallery to Art of the American Soldier Exhibition, Invites Active Military and Veterans to Contribute Artwork

June 30, 2010

Tony Blair to Receive 2010 Liberty Medal at the National Constitution Center, Award to be presented by President Bill Clinton

June 22, 2010

Historian Eran Shalev to Explore Classical Influences on Revolutionary America at the National Constitution Center

June 17, 2010

Landmark Supreme Court Term Reviewed at the National Constitution Center

June 10, 2010

Top 10 Things To Do This Summer at the National Constitution Center

June 9, 2010

David Howard Traces the True-Life Detective Story of a Stolen American Relic at the National Constitution Center

June 8, 2010

Amway Global to Sponsor "POPS on Independence" Concert: Peter Nero and the Philly Pops to Perform on July 2 at Independence Hall

June 8, 2010

Celebrate Independence Day with Fourth of July Activities at the National Constitution Center

June 4, 2010

Enjoy 5 After 5: Summer Nights Promotion: Only $5 After 5pm at the National Constitution Center

June 2, 2010

Two World Debut Exhibitions for One Great Price: Ancient Rome & America at the National Constitution Center and Cleopatra at The Franklin Institute

June 2, 2010

Newsweek's Jonathan Alter to Examine President Obama's First Year in Office at the National Constitution Center

June 1, 2010

Students and Teacher from Constitution High School Recognized as National History Day Contest Finalists

May 26, 2010

First Senior Class of Constitution High School to Graduate in a Ceremony at the National Constitution Center

May 25, 2010

Barnett Rubin to Address Foreign Aid and Democracy in Pakistan and Afghanistan at the National Constitution Center

May 25, 2010

National Constitution Center Tweets Reenactment of Constitutional Convention

May 18, 2010

Scholars Address the Evolution of Empires and their Implications Today at the National Constitution Center

May 17, 2010

National Constitution Center Will Present Art of the American Soldier World Debut Set for September 24, 2010

May 14, 2010

Join World Renowned Chef Lacroix for a Cooking Demo and Tasting of Italian Cuisine at the National Constitution Center

May 12, 2010

Enjoy a "Roman Holiday" this Summer with Discounts to the Ancient Rome & America Exhibition at the National Constitution Center

May 11, 2010

Lawrence Summers Addresses America's Economic Landscape in a Post-Recession World at the National Constitution Center, as the Eighth Annual Templeton Lecture on Economic Liberties and the Constitution

May 11, 2010

Newsweek's Evan Thomas to Discuss the Spanish-American War and its Current Significance at the National Constitution Center

May 10, 2010

National Constitution Center to Host Special Memorial Day Weekend Events

May 5, 2010

High School Students Across the Country Decide: Can Government Prohibit Citizens from Owning Handguns?

April 26, 2010

Go Back to College for a Day with One Day University at the National Constitution Center

April 20, 2010

Justice Stevens' Legacy and Replacement Take Center Stage at the National Constitution Center

April 20, 2010

Pulitzer Prize-Winner Jack Rakove to Explore the Men Behind the American Revolution at the National Constitution Center

April 19, 2010

Wachovia Wells Fargo Foundation Grant Brings Philadelphia School Children to the National Constitution Center

April 15, 2010

Joyce Lee Malcom and David A. Strauss to Discuss Chicago Gun Rights Case and the Future of Gun Rights in America at the National Constitution Center

April 14, 2010

Civic Photography Exhibition by Afghan and Philadelphia Students Launches at the National Constitution Center on May 14

April 12, 2010

Patriots, Presidents and Print Makers at the National Constitution Center's American Adventure Camp

April 8, 2010

Global Constitutionalism Discussed at the National Constitution Center

April 7, 2010

Experts Explore America's Roman Inheritance at the National Constitution Center, in Conjunction with the Ancient Rome & America Exhibition

April 2, 2010

The National Constitution Center Celebrates the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day

March 31, 2010

Lee C. Bollinger to Address Freedom of the Press at the National Constitution Center

March 19, 2010

William R. Sasso Assumes Chairmanship of the National Constitution Center's Corporate Council

March 9, 2010

National Constitution Center and PennCORD to Host Second Annual Civic Opportunities Fair for Students, Featuring 25 Area Organizations

March 8, 2010

National Constitution Center Offers "Roman Holiday" Spring Break Camp Experience for Children, in Conjunction with the Ancient Rome & America Exhibition

March 8, 2010

National Constitution Center Offers Roman-Style Spring Festival for Visitors, in conjunction with the Ancient Rome & America Exhibition

March 5, 2010

Spend the Night at the National Constitution Center for A Night in History: Rome, in Conjunction with the Ancient Rome & America Exhibition

March 4, 2010

Where is the Race Dialogue in America Going? Two Years After Obama's A More Perfect Union Speech, Civil Rights Leaders Return to the National Constitution Center

March 4, 2010

"Vino Vitae" Five-Course Italian Dinner at the National Constitution Center in Conjunction with the Ancient Rome & America Exhibition

March 4, 2010

National Constitution Center and Philadelphia Artists' Collective Present Free Reading of Shakespeare's Troilus and Cressida

February 26, 2010

High School Students Across the Country Decide: Should a Year of National Service Be Required for All Americans?

February 19, 2010

World Debut Exhibition, Ancient Rome & America, Opens Today at the National Constitution Center

February 17, 2010

New PBS Film, Dolley Madison: America's First Lady, Debuts at the National Constitution Center's Celebration of Women's History Month

February 17, 2010

National Constitution Center Celebrates Women of Antiquity and Modernity through March, Women's History Month

February 12, 2010

Demands for Free Press and Free Speech Drive Unrest in Iran: A Program of the National Constitution Center in Conjunction with One Book, One Philadelphia

February 8, 2010

Experts and Military Generals Discuss Maintaining Constitutional Balance During a Long War as part of the National Constitution Center's Peter Jennings Project for Journalists and the Constitution

February 8, 2010

Nina Pillard and Kenneth W. Starr Debate Health Care During Peter Jennings Project for Journalists and the Constitution

February 1, 2010

Sana Butler Tells the Story of Her Quest to Find and Interview the Children of Slaves at The National Constitution Center

January 26, 2010

National Constitution Center Celebrates President's Day with Special Events and Exhibit Tours

January 22, 2010

Lee C. Bollinger to Address Freedom of the Press at the National Constitution Center

January 19, 2010

National Constitution Center Engages Teachers and Students in "State of the Union Bingo"

January 14, 2010

David Walker Discusses Financial Responsibility at the National Constitution Center

January 13, 2010

National Constitution Center Displays WWI Posters to Mark Philadelphia Sketch Club's 150th Anniversary

January 12, 2010

National Constitution Center Celebrates Black History Month with Special Events and Exhibits

January 8, 2010

The Supreme Court and Popular Opinion: National Constitution Center Hosts Conversation on "The Will of the People"

January 4, 2010

Does the Constitution Protect Same-Sex Marriage? High School Students Across the Country to Decide on January 21

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