Calendar
Hispanic American Heritage Month
9/18 – 10/15
Celebrate Hispanic American Heritage Month with the National Constitution Center! Join us for special artifact chats and highlights on Hispanic American figures who changed the country forever with their advocacy and activism.
Founders and Frights: Halloween at the National Constitution Center
10/01 – 10/31
Celebrate spooky season with history, family fun, and a constitutional twist! This October, get into the Halloween spirit at the National Constitution Center with spooky stories from Philadelphia’s past, family-friendly activities, and seasonal fun in and around historic Philadelphia. Take a haunted history walk through the neighborhood, join Halloween festivities in the Historic District, enjoy a movie under the stars, or bring some constitutional creativity home.
Ghosts of the Founding Era: A Haunted History Walking Tour
10/08
Philadelphia’s founding generation may be long gone, but some say they never really left. Join the National Constitution Center for a spirited walking tour through Old City, where history and hauntings collide. From tales of George Washington and Benjamin Franklin to mysterious whispers, restless spirits, and stories of life and death in revolutionary Philadelphia, we’ll explore the people and places that shaped the nation and the legends they left behind. Beginning at the National Constitution Center, this approximately 90-minute walking tour winds through the historic neighborhood surrounding Independence Hall, Carpenters’ Hall, Franklin Court, and Christ Church Burial Ground. Along the way, discover familiar founders, lesser-known Philadelphians, and the ghost stories that have kept their memories alive for generations. Come for the history, stay for the hauntings. Recommended for ages 12 and up. Guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. All tours are currently sold out. Reservations may become available if spots open up, so please check back regularly for availability.
Landmark Supreme Court Cases: Fourth Amendment
10/09 – 10/11
Deepen your knowledge and understanding of various landmark Supreme Court cases, engage with the Center’s nonpartisan educational resources, and collaborate with your peers from around the country during a Weekend Workshop this fall!
In Person Workshop
Freedom of Conscience and the First Amendment
10/15
The National Constitution Center is hosting a free, in-person professional learning workshop at Vermont State University-Castleton on October 15, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Using the Center’s nonpartisan resources and Educational Framework, participants explore freedom of conscience and the First Amendment’s protections for freedom of speech and religion. They will also examine primary sources, landmark U.S. Supreme Court cases, and interactive resources that trace the development and interpretation of the First Amendment, while considering the constitutional questions that continue to shape debates over these fundamental freedoms.
In Person Workshop
Castleton, VT
Live From the Museum: A Look at Elections
10/20
Look ahead to Election Day and head to Governing the Nation for a live virtual exploration of elections in America. Together with a museum educator, learn what the Constitution says about federal elections and see how “We the People” throughout American history have exercised our right to vote using a variety of voting technologies.
The Living Declaration: Rediscovering America’s Founding Text
10/21
Scholars Ted Widmer, Eric Slauter, and Lucas Morel, join the National Constitution Center for a conversation exploring the long afterlife of the Declaration of Independence and its enduring place in American life. Thomas Donnelly, lead scholar at the National Constitution Center, moderates.
Native Nations and the Constitution
10/21
During this session, participants will explore the complex constitutional relationship between Native nations and the United States. Join University of Colorado distinguished law professor Kristen Carpenter as she examines how the Constitution has shaped federal-tribal relations and explores enduring constitutional questions involving tribal sovereignty, citizenship, treaties, and the powers and responsibilities of the federal government. A teacher facilitator will share classroom-ready resources, primary sources, and strategies for helping students examine the constitutional status of Native nations and the evolving relationship between tribal governments and the United States.
Online Workshop
A Republic If We Can Teach It: Exploring the Past and Engaging the Present
10/24
Join Teach Democracy and the National Constitution Center for a free professional learning workshop exploring how educators can teach the U.S. Constitution and American history while preparing students to become informed and engaged civic participants.
Exploring Tribal Sovereignty through Constitutional History
10/24
Join the National Constitution Center and the Oklahoma History Center Museum for a full-day professional development workshop exploring the history of tribal sovereignty through constitutional history and primary-source inquiry.
In Person Workshop
Oklahoma History Center Museum, Oklahoma City, OK
Sensory-Friendly Day
10/25
Visitors with sensory-processing challenges and their families are invited to experience the museum in a secure and comfortable environment. Sensory-Friendly Days incorporate modified programming, specialized staff training, and emotionally safe spaces for families.
1876 at 150: The Long Shadow of the Election of 1876
10/26
Join the National Constitution Center for a conversation observing the 150th anniversary of the contested election of 1876. Three renowned scholars of the Reconstruction Era—Robert D. Bland, associate professor of history at the University of Tennessee; Pamela Brandwein, professor of political science at the University of Michigan; and Gregory P. Downs, professor of history at the University of California-Davis—will unpack the election’s long shadow over American history. Tom Donnelly, lead scholar at the National Constitution Center, moderates.
Executive Power & National Reconciliation: Teaching Article II Through Civil Dialogue Protocols
10/27
The National Constitution Center is hosting a free, in-person professional learning workshop in partnership with the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum in Atlanta, Georgia on October 27, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Using the Center’s nonpartisan resources, Educational Framework, and interactive protocols, participants will explore presidential powers in Article II. Participants will also explore museum exhibits relating to these powers, as shared by members of the Carter Presidential Library and Museum education team.
In Person Workshop
Atlanta, Georgia
"Penn's Landing" Day
10/28
Commemorate the day in 1682 that William Penn landed in America with programs highlighting this pivotal moment in early American history. Special gallery talks will explore why and how people of different faiths and nationalities found their way to Penn’s city of Philadelphia, and also highlight one-of-a-kind artifacts, including maps and drawings of the area from different points in history.
Landmark Court Cases: Religion in Schools
10/28
Join the National Constitution Center and Street Law for a full-day professional development workshop exploring Supreme Court cases involving the First Amendment’s Free Exercise and Establishment clauses and public schools.
In Person Workshop
Washington, D.C.
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