Week of Events
On this day in 2001, 9/11, the worst terrorist attack in U.S. history took place
On this day in 2001, 9/11, the worst terrorist attack in U.S. history, took place as terrorists hijacked four planes. Two of these planes were crashed into the twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York City and a third into the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. Passengers on the fourth plane, Flight 93, […]
On this day in 1913, American Olympic athlete was born in Oakville, Alabama
On this day in 1913, American Olympic athlete Jesse Owens was born in Oakville, Alabama. He is best known for his victories at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, where he won 4 gold medals 🏅🏅🏅🏅 in track and field, much to the disappointment of the Nazi competition, who hoped to showcase their “master race”. Merely a […]
On this day in 1814, the battle of Fort McHenry occurred during the War of 1812
On this day in 1814, the Battle of Fort McHenry occurred during the War of 1812. The American victory at the battle inspired Francis Scott Key to write “The Star-Spangled Banner,” our national anthem. 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 Scott, a lawyer, and amateur poet were inspired by the flag flying over Fort McHenry after an all-night […]
On this day – New York City chosen as 1st federal Capital of the USA
On September 13, 1788, Congress chose New York City as the first federal capital of the United States. Prior to government under the new Constitution, capitals had changed frequently, with congress meeting in locales such as Princeton, Philadelphia, and Baltimore. New York City was chosen after much heated debate, and only as a temporary capital […]
On this day – Great Britain and the Colonies began using the Gregorian calendar
September 14, 1752 was the first day that the Gregorian calendar came into use in Great Britain and its empire, including the American colonies. Daylight savings time pales in comparison to this event - 11 whole days were lost, as British citizens went to bed on September 2nd, waking up on the 14th. ⏰📅⏳ Did […]
On this day in 1857, 27th president William Howard Taft was born in Cincinnati, Ohio
On this day in 1857, 27th president William Howard Taft was born in Cincinnati, Ohio. His presidency was marked by the rise of progressivism in both the Democratic and Republican parties. Though he did not go far enough for many progressives, Taft’s administration initiated 80 antitrust suits. More “trust-busting” occurred under Taft than it did […]
Museum of the American Revolution: “State Constitutions-Palooza Weekend” with Various Activities, September 17-18
State Constitutions Palooza September 17-18, 2022 Click here to register or learn more>> State constitutions have been in the news lately, but it’s not the first time they’ve been center stage. Since the nation’s founding, state constitutions have been a testing ground for democracy, featuring radical experimentation, careful conservatism, and everything in between. But with […]
Belmont Abbey College “George Washington and the Virtue of Patriotism” with Susan Hanssen, September 16
George Washington and the Virtue of Patriotism Speaker: Susan Hanssen Date: Friday, September 16 Location: Belmont Abbey College
American Philosophical Society: “Electing the President: The Debates on the Electoral College at the Constitutional Convention of 1787” and “A Walking Tour of the Constitution in Old City” with Warren Hofstra, Mohammad Obeid, and Kevin Hardwick, September 16-17
The American Philosophical Society will be hosting a Virtual Reality Constitutional Convention Event and Lunch on September 16th at 10am and a Constitution Constitutional: A Walking Tour of the Constitution in Old City on September 16 at 1:30pm. and the 17th at 11:00am. Click here to learn more>> "Electing the President: The Debates on the Electoral […]
Xavier University “Constitution Day Colloquium” with Dr. Melissa Matthes & Xavier Faculty , September 16th and 17th
CONSTITUTION DAY COLLOQUIUM To commemorate the 233rd anniversary of the ratification of the Constitution, Xavier University is hosting a two-day Constitution Day Colloquium. The event, which takes place on Sept. 17 and 18, 2021, brings students and faculty together to engage in detailed readings and discussion on the Founders' ideas and their relevance to the […]
Happy Constitution Day!
Happy Constitution Day! On this day in 1787, members of the Constitutional Convention signed the final draft of the Constitution. Over the next months, it would undergo the ratification process (requiring approval from at least 9 states). 📜📜📜 Did you know? Although Independence Day and Presidents’ Day were marked as such for many years, it […]
University of West Florida: “Is Administrative Law Constitutional?” with Joseph Postell, September 12 at 6 p.m.
University of West Florida: “Is Administrative Law Constitutional?” with Joseph Postell, September 12 at 6 p.m.
“Is Administrative Law Constitutional?” Speaker: Dr. Joseph Postell of Hillsdale College Date: Monday, September 12th at 6 p.m. Location: Center for Fine Performing Arts Music Hall, University of West Florida The 2022 Constitution Day event will be held on Monday, September 12, 2022 in the UWF Rolf's Music Hall, Building 82, at 6 pm. Constitution Day […]
Catholic University of America “The Constitution on Campus” with Elizabeth Kaufer Busch, September 13th at 12:30 p.m.
Catholic University of America “The Constitution on Campus” with Elizabeth Kaufer Busch, September 13th at 12:30 p.m.
"The Constitution on Campus" Speaker: Elizabeth Kaufer Busch Date: September 13th at 12:30 p.m. Join the IHE for the Third Annual Constitution Day Lecture. The lecture will focus on the importance of the Constitution on college and university campuses and will consider the implications of constitutional law for educational institutions today. Dr. Elizabeth Kaufer Busch […]
Towson University “Hidden Laws” with Robinson Woodward- Burns, September 13th at 5:00 p.m.
Towson University “Hidden Laws” with Robinson Woodward- Burns, September 13th at 5:00 p.m.
Hidden Laws Speaker: Robinson Woodward-Burns of Howard University Date: Tuesday, September 13th at 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. Location: Towson University Click here to learn more>>
Belmont Abbey College “Rome and the Republic: Catholics and the Constitution” with Dr. Jerome Foss, Dr. Shaun Rieley, and Dr. Joseph Wysocki, September 14 at 7pm
Belmont Abbey College “Rome and the Republic: Catholics and the Constitution” with Dr. Jerome Foss, Dr. Shaun Rieley, and Dr. Joseph Wysocki, September 14 at 7pm
A Constitution Day Conversation with Dr. Jerome Foss, Dr. Shaun Rieley, and Dr. Joseph Wysocki Date: Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. Location: Belmont House, 314 Independence Ave. Washington, DC 20003 In contemporary society, it’s more important than ever to honor and celebrate our roots as a Democratic Republic. As questions of religious and civil liberty […]
Bethel University “Three Myths about Constitutional Interpretation” with Michael S. Paulsen, September 14 at 7 p.m.
Bethel University “Three Myths about Constitutional Interpretation” with Michael S. Paulsen, September 14 at 7 p.m.
Three Myths about Constitutional Interpretation Speaker: Michael D. Paulsen of University of St. Thomas Date: Wednesday, September 14, 2022, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Location: Eastlund Room, Lundquist Community Life Center, Bethel University Prof. Michael S. Paulsen gave a public lecture on the common yet consequential myths about the U.S. Constitution and its historical interpretation. Paulsen is Distinguished […]
University of Tennessee, Chattanooga “Religious Freedom, Economic Freedom, and the Constitution” with Anne Rathbone Bradley and Kody Cooper, September 14
University of Tennessee, Chattanooga “Religious Freedom, Economic Freedom, and the Constitution” with Anne Rathbone Bradley and Kody Cooper, September 14
Twelfth Annual Dr. Richard Gruetzemacher Constitution Day Lecture Series “A Symposium: Religious Freedom, Economic Freedom, and the Constitution” Date: Wednesday, September 14, 2022, 7:30 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. Location: UTC University Center Auditorium The general public, the UTC community, and educators and students from a variety of schools and colleges in the region are cordially invited […]
Bipartisan Policy Center “Dialogue Across Difference: Students Bridge Divides” with Student Panel, September 15 at 9am
Bipartisan Policy Center “Dialogue Across Difference: Students Bridge Divides” with Student Panel, September 15 at 9am
Constitution Day annually celebrates America’s founding principles of liberty, equality, and self-governance. Our democracy can only flourish when its citizens are informed and engaged, capable of thinking for themselves and participating in respectful debate. But ideological intolerance has placed higher education squarely in the middle of the nation’s culture wars. Fear of the supercharged social […]
Coastal Carolina University “The Beloved Community & American Democracy” with Bakari Sellers, September 15 at 5:30 p.m.
Coastal Carolina University “The Beloved Community & American Democracy” with Bakari Sellers, September 15 at 5:30 p.m.
"The Beloved Community & American Democracy" Speaker: Bakari Sellers Date: Thursday, September 15, 2022 at 5:30 Location: Wheelwright Auditorium, Coastal Carolina University This Constitution Day event features former member of the South Carolina House of Representatives (90th district), attorney, lobbyist, and political commentator Bakari Sellers. Upon his first election at age 22, Mr. Sellers was […]
Florida Atlantic University “Courts, the 1st Amendment, Civil Discourse” with Daphne Duret, Dahlia Lithwick, and Luzmarina Garcia, September 15 at 2 p.m.
Florida Atlantic University “Courts, the 1st Amendment, Civil Discourse” with Daphne Duret, Dahlia Lithwick, and Luzmarina Garcia, September 15 at 2 p.m.
Courts, the 1st Amendment and Civil Discourse Thursday, September 15, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. Location: Lifelong Learning Auditorium, Florida Atlantic University Panelists: Daphne Duret of the USA Today Network; Dahlia Lithwick an Award Winning Court's Journalist; and Luzmarina Garcia a Professor of Courts & Law Moderator: Kevin Wagner, Chair of the Department of Political Science […]
Ball State University “The Constitution Wars: Progressivism, Originalism, and Common Good Constitutionalism” with Josh Dunn, September 15 at 4pm
Ball State University “The Constitution Wars: Progressivism, Originalism, and Common Good Constitutionalism” with Josh Dunn, September 15 at 4pm
The Constitution Wars: Progressivism, Originalism, and Common Good Constitutionalism Speaker: Dr. Joshua Dunn of University of Colorado, Colorado- Springs Date: Thursday, September 15th, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. Location: Arts and Journalism Building, Room 225 - Ball State University
The Institute of World Politics “Civic Virtue and the Constitution” with Geoffrey Vaughan, September 15 at 4:30pm
The Institute of World Politics “Civic Virtue and the Constitution” with Geoffrey Vaughan, September 15 at 4:30pm
The Institute of World Politics presents: "Civic Virtue and the Constitution" Date: Thursday, September 15, 2022; 4:30-6:30 PM Location: The Institution of World Politics, 1521 16th St. NW, Washington D.C. 20036 Speaker: Geoffrey Vaughan, Professor of Political Science at Assumption University and Visiting Fellow James Madison at the Program for American Ideals and Institutions at Princeton […]
University of Portland: “Silent Prologue: How Judicial Philosophies Shape Our Constitutional Rights” with Ofer Raban, September 15 at 5 p.m.
University of Portland: “Silent Prologue: How Judicial Philosophies Shape Our Constitutional Rights” with Ofer Raban, September 15 at 5 p.m.
Silent Prologue: How Judicial Philosophies Shape Our Constitutional Rights Speaker: Ofer Raban of the University of Oregon School of Law Date: Thursday, September 15th at 5 p.m. Location: University of Portland Be a good American citizen and join us for the annual Constitution Day Event on Thursday, September 15, at 5 p.m. in D-B 004! […]
Ave Maria University “Is the Supreme Court Bringing the Legislative Power Back to Life? The 2021-22 Term in Review” with James Stoner, September 15 at 5 p.m.
Ave Maria University “Is the Supreme Court Bringing the Legislative Power Back to Life? The 2021-22 Term in Review” with James Stoner, September 15 at 5 p.m.
“Is the Supreme Court Bringing the Legislative Power Back to Life? The 2021-22 Term in Review” Speaker: James Stoner Date: September 15 at 5 p.m. Location: Ave Maria University
American University “Is Patriotism Worth Preserving?” with Steven B. Smith on September 15 at 5:30 p.m.
American University “Is Patriotism Worth Preserving?” with Steven B. Smith on September 15 at 5:30 p.m.
“Is Patriotism Worth Preserving?” Speaker: Steven B. Smith of Yale University Discussant: In conversation with Sarah Houser Date: Thursday, September 15th, 5:30-7:00 pm ET Location: Live on Zoom Steven B. Smith is the Alfred Cowles Professor of Political Science at Yale University, where he has taught since 1984. He is also Co-Director of Yale’s Center for the […]
Fairfield University “To Secure the Blessing of Liberty: Fredrick Douglass’s Aspirational Constitution” with Nicholas Buccola, September 15 at 5:30 p.m.
Fairfield University “To Secure the Blessing of Liberty: Fredrick Douglass’s Aspirational Constitution” with Nicholas Buccola, September 15 at 5:30 p.m.
To Secure the Blessing of Liberty: Fredrick Douglass’s Aspirational Constitution Speaker: Nicholas Buccola Date: Thursday, September 15th at 5:30 p.m. Location: Fairfield University
Rhodes College “Why we need the Constitution and the Constitution needs us” with W. Taylor Reveley III, September 15 at 6 p.m.
Rhodes College “Why we need the Constitution and the Constitution needs us” with W. Taylor Reveley III, September 15 at 6 p.m.
"Why we need the Constitution and the Constitution needs us" Speaker: W. Taylor Reveley III Date:Thursday, September 15 at 6 p.m. Location: Buckman Hall, Rhodes College W. Taylor Reveley III will deliver Rhodes College’s annual Constitution Day lecture on Thursday, Sept. 15, at 6 p.m. in Blount Auditorium of Buckman Hall. The title of the talk is […]
Black Hills State University “Restoring the Constitutional Republic: How to End the Zero Sum Game of Politics” with Scott Odenbach, September 15th at 7:30 p.m.
Black Hills State University “Restoring the Constitutional Republic: How to End the Zero Sum Game of Politics” with Scott Odenbach, September 15th at 7:30 p.m.
Restoring the Constitutional Republic: How to End the Zero Sum Game of Politics Speaker: Representative Scott Odenbach Date: September 15, 2022 at 7:30 p.m. Location: The Joy Center, Black Hills State University The event is free and open to the public. The evening will feature a keynote address at 7:30 p.m. at The Joy Center from Representative […]
Ohio University “Do We Have a Democracy or a Republic, and Why Does it Matter?” with Randy Barnett, September 15
Ohio University “Do We Have a Democracy or a Republic, and Why Does it Matter?” with Randy Barnett, September 15
Constitution Day Lecture | Do We Have a Democracy or a Republic, and Why Does it Matter? Speaker: Randy E. Barnett Date: Thursday, September 15th, 2022 - 7:30 to 8:30pm Location: Galbreath Chapel, 43 University Terrace, Athens, Ohio 45701 The Menard Family George Washington Forum hosts a Constitution Day lecture — "Do We Have a Democracy […]
Great Lakes Christian College “A Bargain with the Devil? Frederick Douglass, Slavery, and the U.S. Constitution” with Raul Rodriguez, September 16
Great Lakes Christian College “A Bargain with the Devil? Frederick Douglass, Slavery, and the U.S. Constitution” with Raul Rodriguez, September 16
A Bargain with the Devil? Frederick Douglass, Slavery, and the U.S. Constitution Speaker: Raul G. Rodriguez of Michigan State University Date: Friday, September 16, 2022 Location: Great Lakes Christian College How should a believer think about the American Constitution, particularly with regard to its seeming accommodation of the historical injustice of slavery? This is the […]
Lee University: “Constitution Day Quiz Bowl” with High School Students from around the Region, September 16
Lee University: “Constitution Day Quiz Bowl” with High School Students from around the Region, September 16
Constitution Bowl “ was the word, “fitly spoken” which has proved an “apple of gold” to us. The Union, and the Constitution, are the picture of silver, subsequently framed around it. The picture was made, not to conceal, or destroy the apple; but to adorn, and preserve it. The picture was made for the apple–notthe […]
Northwest Nazarene University “Civil Religion and Nationalism in U.S. Politics and Culture” with John Wilsey, September 16
Northwest Nazarene University “Civil Religion and Nationalism in U.S. Politics and Culture” with John Wilsey, September 16
"Civil Religion and Nationalism in U.S. Politics and Culture" Lecture and Question/Answer Session Date: Friday, September 16th at 6:30pm Speaker: Dr. John Wilsey Dr. Wilsey is an Associate Professor of Church History and Philosophy at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, and he has published on issues relating to religion, politics, and the American founding
Michigan State University “Constitutional Dysfunction on Trial” with Dr. Jasmine Farrier, September 16 at 1 p.m.
Michigan State University “Constitutional Dysfunction on Trial” with Dr. Jasmine Farrier, September 16 at 1 p.m.
Constitutional Dysfunction on Trial Speaker: Dr. Jasmine Ferrier of the University of Louisville Date: Friday, September 16 2022 at 1:00 p.m. Location: Club Spartan, University of Michigan Click here to learn more>>
University of Houston “The Presidency and the Constitution: Building a Tradition” with Lindsay Chervinsky, September 16 at 1pm
University of Houston “The Presidency and the Constitution: Building a Tradition” with Lindsay Chervinsky, September 16 at 1pm
The Presidency and the Constitution: Building a Tradition Speaker: Lindsay Chervinsky Date: Friday, September 16 at 1:00 p.m. Location: University of Houston Click here to learn more>>
Oglethorpe University “Constitutionalism and the Constitution Between Populism and Cosmopolitanism” with Khalil Habib, Sara Henary, and Benjamin Gross, September 16
Oglethorpe University “Constitutionalism and the Constitution Between Populism and Cosmopolitanism” with Khalil Habib, Sara Henary, and Benjamin Gross, September 16
Constitutionalism and the Constitution Between Populism and Cosmopolitanism Speakers: Ben Gross, Sara Henary, & J. David Alvis Date: Friday, September 16th at 1 p.m. , 2 p.m., & 4 p.m. Location: Conant Performing Arts Center Oglethrope University has convened three distinguished scholars to discuss the place of the Constitution and constitutionalism in contemporary political discourse and […]
Biola University “Justice Clarence Thomas’s Jurisprudence of Constitutional Restoration” with Dr. Ralph Rossum, September 16 at 1:30 p.m.
Biola University “Justice Clarence Thomas’s Jurisprudence of Constitutional Restoration” with Dr. Ralph Rossum, September 16 at 1:30 p.m.
Justice Clarence Thomas’s Jurisprudence of Constitutional Restoration Speaker: Dr. Ralph Russom Date: Friday, September 16th, 2022 at 1:30 p.m. Location: Kim Dining Room, Biola University In celebration of Constitution and Citizenship Day, Torrey Honors College and the School of Humanities and Social Sciences are hosting Biola University's official Constitution Day event on Friday, September 16th. Dr. Ralph Rossum (Claremont McKenna College […]
University of Georgia “Reflections of a Would-be Framer” with Sanford Levinson, September 16 at 2pm
University of Georgia “Reflections of a Would-be Framer” with Sanford Levinson, September 16 at 2pm
On Friday, September 16, 2022, the American Founding Group and the School of Public and International Affairs will host a celebration of Constitution Day. The centerpiece of these festivities is a lecture entitled “Reflections of a Would-be Framer” by Sanford V. Levinson, Professor of Government and W. St. John Garwood and W. St. John Garwood, […]
Bellarmine University “Constraining Leviathan: Ideology and Constitutional Political Economy” with Abigail R. Hall Blanco, September 16 at 3pm
Bellarmine University “Constraining Leviathan: Ideology and Constitutional Political Economy” with Abigail R. Hall Blanco, September 16 at 3pm
Constitution Symposium’s Constitution Day Lecture Lecturer: Abigail R. Hall Blanco, Associate Professor of Economics at University of Tampa Title: “Constraining Leviathan: Ideology and Constitutional Political Economy” Date: Friday, September 16th at 3:00 p.m. Location: Small Science Theater (Pasteur 102), Bellarmine University, 2001 Newburg Road, Louisville, Kentucky 40205 How can government be both empowered and constrained? This is the central question […]
Providence College “The Great Debate: James Baldwin vs. William F. Buckley on Slavery and the American Dream,” September 16 at 3:00 p.m.
Providence College “The Great Debate: James Baldwin vs. William F. Buckley on Slavery and the American Dream,” September 16 at 3:00 p.m.
On September 16, 2022, the Frederick Douglass Project at Providence College will hold a screening and discussion of the famed 1965 Cambridge University debate between James Baldwin and William F. Buckley, "Has the American Dream been achieved at the expense of the American Negro?”: “Has the American Dream been achieved at the expense of the […]
Washington College “We the People – Our U.S. Constitution” with the Institute for the Study of Religion, Politics, and Culture, September 17 at 11 a.m.
Washington College “We the People – Our U.S. Constitution” with the Institute for the Study of Religion, Politics, and Culture, September 17 at 11 a.m.
"We the People - Our U.S. Constitution" Date: Saturday, September 17 at 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Location: Courthouse Lawn, 11 N. Washington St., Easton, Maryland 21601 Hosted by: The Institute for Religion, Politics, and Culture at Washington College The Institute for Religion, Politics, and Culture at Washington College works to help strengthen the Constitutional […]
University of Alaska – Anchorage “Two Tragedies: A Trial Lawyer’s Views on the Fourteenth Amendment, the KKK Act, and Rights Long Denied” with Bryan Dawson, September 17 at 7:30 p.m. AKDT
University of Alaska – Anchorage “Two Tragedies: A Trial Lawyer’s Views on the Fourteenth Amendment, the KKK Act, and Rights Long Denied” with Bryan Dawson, September 17 at 7:30 p.m. AKDT
Two Tragedies: A Trial Lawyer’s Views on the Fourteenth Amendment, the KKK Act, and Rights Long Denied Date: Saturday, September 17th at 7:30 p.m. AKDT Speaker: Bryan Dawson Location: Conoco Phillips Integrated Science Building (CPISB), University of Alaska, Anchorage Forrest A. Nabors and students and faculty in the Department of Political Science in the College of Arts and Sciences at […]