Week of Events
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 […]
On this day in 1870, the Old Faithful geyser in Yellowstone National Park received its name
On this day in 1870, the Old Faithful geyser in Yellowstone National Park was observed by the Washburn-Doane-Langford expedition and received its name. The geyser particularly stood out for its regular timing – the men noted that these eruptions of boiling hot water lasted for roughly 15-20 minutes. Did you know? Despite their awe for […]
On September 19, 1982, emoticons used for the first time in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
On September 19, 1982, emoticons were used for the first time by Dr. Scott Fahlman of Carnegie Mellon University. What were they? :-) and :-( Emoticons eventually developed into emojis, a closely related cousin of the emoticon, now also frequently used via email, text message, and other written communications. 😊❤️👍😂 As email and texting have […]
Rose State College “The RSC Constitution Extravaganza” with Various Speakers, September 19-22
Constitution Extravaganza with Rose State College Dates: Monday, September 19th to Thursday, September 22nd Monday: Join New York Times Bestselling Author - Jonathan Rauch and his presentation on "Staying Real: The War on Truth & How to Win it" at 2:00 p.m. at the HB Atkinson Theater. Tuesday: Jeopardy! Constitution Challenge. Do you know your […]
On this day in 1973, tennis players Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs faced off in the “Battle of the Sexes”
On this day in 1973, tennis players Billie Jean King (29) and Bobby Riggs (55) faced off in the “Battle of the Sexes.” Riggs had claimed that he could trounce any woman in a tennis match – King proved him wrong, winning the match. The “battle” helped legitimize and promote women’s professional sports and female […]
On September 21, 1788, First Lady Margaret Taylor born in Calvert County, Maryland
On September 21, 1788, First Lady Margaret Taylor was born in Calvert County, Maryland. Though steeled by life as both a frontier and military wife, Margaret was an inactive first lady due to poor health and personal preference. Instead, her daughter, Mary Elizabeth Bliss fulfilled the social duties of the role. Did you know? Margaret […]
On September 22, 1692, the last executions of the Salem Witch Trials take place
On September 22, 1692, the last executions of the Salem Witch Trials took place as eight people (7 women and 1 man) were hanged for witchcraft in Salem, Massachusetts. Did you know? By this point in the trials, public faith in the court was waning, and it was dissolved by the governor in October 1692. […]
On this day in 1896, American author F. Scott Fitzgerald was born in St. Paul, Minnesota
On this day in 1896, American author F. Scott Fitzgerald was born in St. Paul, Minnesota. He’s particularly associated with the Roaring ‘20s and his best-known work, The Great Gatsby (1925), which explores materialism, identity, and habits of Jazz Age members of “the Lost Generation.” 🎉 🥂 🍾 🎊 Did you know? The Great Gatsby […]
On September 24, 1906, Devil’s Tower was established as a national monument
On September 24, 1906, Devil’s Tower in Wyoming was established as a national monument. An eye-catching geologic protrusion near the Black Hills, its formation dates back to the Triassic Period, 225-195 million years ago (!) ⛰⛰⛰ The monument is considered sacred by local Native American tribes, who have passed down its legends from generation to […]
University of Dallas – “A Time to Rejoice. A Time to Reflect” with David Upham, September 18
University of Dallas – “A Time to Rejoice. A Time to Reflect” with David Upham, September 18
The Politics Department held its annual barbecue dinner celebrating Constitution Day on Sunday, September 18th. After a BBQ dinner, an address by Dr. David Upham, Associate Professor of Politics, titled "A Time to Rejoice. A Time to Reflect." The address was followed by the singing of patriotic American songs.
Holy Cross College, Notre Dame “TBD” with Tae-Yeoun Keum, September 19
Texas A&M University-Commerce: “Hamilton: An American Musical and the Constitution’s Place in the Founding Story” with Zachary German, September 19 at 10 a.m.
Texas A&M University-Commerce: “Hamilton: An American Musical and the Constitution’s Place in the Founding Story” with Zachary German, September 19 at 10 a.m.
Hamilton: An American Musical and the Constitution's Place in the Founding Story Speaker: Zachary German Date: Monday, September 19 at 10 a.m. Location: Rayburn Legacy Center, Texas A&M University
University of Virginia – Wise “What’s a Preamble Anyway? Comparing the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution” with Tom Costa, September 19
University of Virginia – Wise “What’s a Preamble Anyway? Comparing the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution” with Tom Costa, September 19
"What's a Preamble Anyway? Comparing the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution" Speaker: Tom Costa Date: September 19, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. Location: Dogwood Room, University of Virginia, Wise Click here to learn more>>
University of Nevada, Las Vegas “Class and Race in the United States Constitution” with Timothy Burns, September 19 at 4pm
University of Nevada, Las Vegas “Class and Race in the United States Constitution” with Timothy Burns, September 19 at 4pm
"Class and Race in the United States Constitution" Lecturer: Professor Timothy Burns of Baylor University Date: Monday, September 19th at 4:00 p.m. Professor Timothy Burns of Baylor University will give a talk to celebrate Constitution Day (which is actually September 17). Recent debates over the United States Constitution center on the intention of the founders […]
Arizona State University: “1776 and Us: Finding the Founding in a Foundering Democracy” with Jane Kamensky, September 19
Arizona State University: “1776 and Us: Finding the Founding in a Foundering Democracy” with Jane Kamensky, September 19
From the very beginning, the history and study of the American Revolution has been bound up with the national identity of the United States, and thus with the country’s present needs. In recent years, the competing imperatives of activists and journalists at both edges of our ideological spectrum have produced warring narratives of the American […]
Assumption University “Coming to terms with John F. Kennedy” with Stephen Knott, September 19 at 5:30 p.m.
Assumption University “Coming to terms with John F. Kennedy” with Stephen Knott, September 19 at 5:30 p.m.
“Coming to terms with John F. Kennedy” Speaker: Stephen Knott of the U.S. Naval War College Date: September 19 at 5:30 p.m. Location: Assumption University Members of the Assumption community are invited to attend a Constitution Day lecture presented by Stephen Knott, Ph.D. ’79, HD’13. Knott, a professor of national security affairs at the United […]
Baylor University “Time for Courts to Take the Constitutional Right to Arms Seriously? N.Y State Rifle & Pistol Ass’n v. Bruen” with Nelson Lund, September 19
Baylor University “Time for Courts to Take the Constitutional Right to Arms Seriously? N.Y State Rifle & Pistol Ass’n v. Bruen” with Nelson Lund, September 19
“Time for Courts to Take the Constitutional Right to Arms Seriously? N.Y State Ri le & Pistol Ass’n v. Bruen” Speaker: Nelson Lund Date: Monday, September 19th at 5:30 p.m. Location: Baylor University Click here to learn more>>
Rochester Institute of Technology “Who are We, the People? James Baldwin, William F. Buckley Jr., and the American Dream” with Nicholas Buccola on September 19 at 5:30 p.m.
Rochester Institute of Technology “Who are We, the People? James Baldwin, William F. Buckley Jr., and the American Dream” with Nicholas Buccola on September 19 at 5:30 p.m.
Who are We, the People? James Baldwin, William F. Buckley Jr., and the American Dream Speaker: Nicholas Buccola of Linfield University Date: Monday, September 19th, 2022 at 5:30 Location: Stan McKenzie Commons, Rochester Institute of Technology We have a very exciting event coming up Monday, September 19 at 5:30 for our Annual Constitution Day lecture. We're […]
St. Mary’s College of California “A Constitutional Symposium: Religious Liberty and LGBTQ+ Rights” with Elizabeth Clark, Robin Fretwell Wilson, and Kyle Velte, September 19 at 7:30-9:00pm
St. Mary’s College of California “A Constitutional Symposium: Religious Liberty and LGBTQ+ Rights” with Elizabeth Clark, Robin Fretwell Wilson, and Kyle Velte, September 19 at 7:30-9:00pm
A Constitutional Symposium: Religious Liberty and LGBTQ+ Rights Date: Monday, September 19, 2022 - 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Location: Soda Activity Center: Claeys Lounge, 1928 St. Marys Road, Moraga, CA 94575 View a map and get directions. Description: There is currently a serious Constitutional debate about religious liberty and equality in the controversy over […]
Benedictine College “Charter of Unity: Can the Constitution Still Hold Us Together?” with Yuval Levin, September 20 at 4pm
Benedictine College “Charter of Unity: Can the Constitution Still Hold Us Together?” with Yuval Levin, September 20 at 4pm
Charter of Unity: Can the Constitution Still Hold Us Together? Speaker: Yuval Levin Date: Tuesday, September 20, at 4:00 p.m. Location: Ferrell Academic Center, Benedictine College As the nation commemorates the 235th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution, one of the most important government documents in history, the Center for Constitutional Liberty at […]
Clemson University: “Slavery and the Constitution” with Michael Zuckert, September 20th at 5:30 p.m.
Clemson University: “Slavery and the Constitution” with Michael Zuckert, September 20th at 5:30 p.m.
"Slavery and the Constitution" Speaker: Michael Zuckert of University of Notre Dame Date: Tuesday, September 20th, 2022 at 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Location: Hardin Hall 100, Clemson University The Lyceum Lecture Series hosted Dr. Michael Zuckert on Tuesday, September 20th from 5:30-6:30 PM. Dr. Zuckert presented "Slavery and the Constitution." Lyceum Lectures are hosted by […]
Jacksonville State University “Restoring the Constitutional Integrity of Title IX” with Elizabeth Kaufer Busch, September 20 at 5:30 p.m.
Jacksonville State University “Restoring the Constitutional Integrity of Title IX” with Elizabeth Kaufer Busch, September 20 at 5:30 p.m.
Restoring the Constitutional Integrity of Title IX Lecturer: Dr. Elizabeth Kaufer Busch of Christopher Newport University Date: Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at 5:30-7:00 p.m. CDT This presentation focuses on the need to align all laws with the requirements of the U.S. Constitution. Using Title IX as the case study, this presentation frames Title IX’s history as […]
Knox College “Does the United States Need a New Constitution?” with Jeffrey Tulis and Julie Suk, September 20
Knox College “Does the United States Need a New Constitution?” with Jeffrey Tulis and Julie Suk, September 20
Constitution Day Debate: Does the United States Need a New Constitution? Speakers: Jeffery K. Tulis of University of Austin & Julie Suk of Fordham Law Date: Tuesday, September 20th at 7:00 p.m. Location: East Side of Old Main, Knox College (The historic site of the 5th Lincoln-Douglas Debate) Julie Suk, professor of law at Fordham […]
Malone University “Constitutional Morality and the Rule of Law” with Bruce Frohnen, September 20 at
Malone University “Constitutional Morality and the Rule of Law” with Bruce Frohnen, September 20 at
Constitutional Morality and the Rule of Law by Dr. Bruce Frohnen Date: Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at 7:00 to 8:30pm. Location: Malone University, Brehme Centennial Center Conference Room - Canton, Ohio Join the Center for Christian Faith & Culture in observing Constitution Day 2022 in hosting Dr. Bruce Frohnen from Ohio Northern University College of […]
University of Oklahoma “Religious Liberty under the First Amendment” with Phillip Muñoz, September 21
University of Oklahoma “Religious Liberty under the First Amendment” with Phillip Muñoz, September 21
Religious Freedom, Natural Rights, and our Forgotten Principles of Constitutional Liberty Speaker: Vincent Muñoz of the University of Notre Dame Date: Wednesday, September 21st at 3:00 p.m. Location: OMU Meacham Auditorium, University of Oklahoma
Campbell University “Keeping the Republic: The 235th Anniversary of the United States Constitution” with Dr. Daniel Palazzolo, September 21 at 5pm
Campbell University “Keeping the Republic: The 235th Anniversary of the United States Constitution” with Dr. Daniel Palazzolo, September 21 at 5pm
Keeping the Republic: The 235th Anniversary of the United States Constitution Speaker: Dr. Daniel Palazzolo Date: Wednesday, September 21st at 5:00 p.m. Location: Student Union Theater, Campbell University Click here to view the recorded lecture >>
University of Nebraska – Omaha “The Supreme Court Today” with Derek Webb, September 22
University of Nebraska – Omaha “The Supreme Court Today” with Derek Webb, September 22
Event: "The Supreme Court Today" Date: Thursday, September 22, 2022 at 10am Location: Milo Bali Student Center, 201 - Nebraska Room, 6203 University Dr N, Omaha, NE 68182 This event will be presented by Derek Webb, a Senior Managing Associate at Sidley Austin, LLP in their Supreme Court and Appellate Practice Group and the Dean's Visiting Scholar at […]
University of Wisconsin – Madison “Lincoln, the Founding, and an America Worth Saving” with Lucas Morel, September 22 at 12:00 p.m.
University of Wisconsin – Madison “Lincoln, the Founding, and an America Worth Saving” with Lucas Morel, September 22 at 12:00 p.m.
Lincoln, the Founding, and an America Worth Saving Speaker: Lucas Morel Date: Thursday, September 22, 2022, noon Location: 3260 UW Law School About the Event “Lincoln, the Founding, and an America Worth Saving” argues that the most important influence on Lincoln’s political thought and practice is what he learned from the Declaration of Independence and […]
Christopher Newport University “The Constitution on Campus” September 22, 1:30 & 3:00pm
Christopher Newport University “The Constitution on Campus” September 22, 1:30 & 3:00pm
The Constitution on Campus Center for American Studies Annual Conference and 15-year Anniversary Celebration Events will take place in Gaines Theater unless otherwise noted. These JMC-sponsored events are part of a conference on the Constitution on Campus and Beyond at the Center for American Studies. JMC Sponsored Events include: Date: September 22nd at 1:30 - […]
Princeton University “Originalism in Theory and Practice” with Judge Amul Thapar, September 22
Princeton University “Originalism in Theory and Practice” with Judge Amul Thapar, September 22
The Antonin Scalia Constitution Day Lecture with Judge Amul Thapar: Originalism in Theory and Practice The Antonin Scalia Constitution Day Lecture Thursday, September 22, 2022, 4:30 pm This years annual Antonin Scalia Constitution Day Lecture was held with Judge Amul Thapar, on his lecture "Originalism in Theory and Practice." Judge Amul R. Thapar serves as […]
Villanova University “James Madison and the Constitution: Sometimes America is Hard to Find” with Colleen Sheehan, September 22 at 4:30 p.m.
Villanova University “James Madison and the Constitution: Sometimes America is Hard to Find” with Colleen Sheehan, September 22 at 4:30 p.m.
James Madison and the Constitution: Sometimes America is Hard to Find Speaker: Dr. Colleen Sheehan Date: Thursday, September 22 at 4:30 p.m. Location: Driscoll Hall 134, Villanova University You are invited to join the Matthew J. Ryan Center for our Fall 2022 Constitution Day address on, “James Madison and the Constitution: Sometimes America is Hard […]
Texas State University “Religious Freedom, Natural Rights, and Our Forgotten Principles of Constitutional Liberty” with Vincent Phillip Muñoz, September 22
Texas State University “Religious Freedom, Natural Rights, and Our Forgotten Principles of Constitutional Liberty” with Vincent Phillip Muñoz, September 22
Religious Freedom, Natural Rights, And Our Forgotten Principles Of Constitutional Liberty Date: Thursday, September 22, 2022, 7 p.m. Location: Alkek 250, Alkek Library, Texas State University What did freedom of religion mean to the Founding Fathers? Dr. Vincent Phillip Muñoz contends that the principles which informed the Founder’s understanding of “freedom” are largely absent […]
Baylor: Who Counts? The Presidential Elector Dispute, the 12th Amendment, and the 2024 Election
Baylor: Who Counts? The Presidential Elector Dispute, the 12th Amendment, and the 2024 Election
On September 23, 2022, the Zavala Program for Constitutional Studies at Baylor University will be hosting John Yoo for a discussion of electors, the 12th Amendment, and the upcoming 2024 presidential election. Friday, September 23, 2022 • 12:15 PM CDT Bennett Auditorium • Baylor University Free and open to the public Click here to learn […]
Tufts: Hobbes’s Thucydides: The Plague Narrative
Tufts: Hobbes’s Thucydides: The Plague Narrative
On September 23, 2022, the Tufts Program in Political Thought at Tufts University will be hosting Kinch Hoekstra for a lecture on Hobbes and Thucydides. Friday, September 23, 2022 • 12:00 PM EDT Tisch Library, Special Collections, Room 103 • Tufts University Click here to learn more >> Kinch Hoekstra is the Chancellor's […]
University of Houston: “Patriotism, Our Most Contested Virtue” with Steven Smith, September 23rd at 1:00 p.m.
University of Houston: “Patriotism, Our Most Contested Virtue” with Steven Smith, September 23rd at 1:00 p.m.
Patriotism, Our Most Contested Virtue Speaker: Steven Smith of Yale University Date: September 23rd at 1:00 p.m. Location: Cemo Hall, University of Houston