National Constitution Center

The National Constitution Center and the Center on the Structural Constitution at Texas A&M University School of Law present the 2026 Supreme Court Review, featuring leading constitutional law scholars and commentators. Three panels featuring scholars with differing perspectives examine the Court’s 2025-26 term, the Court’s approach to executive power, and the issue of civil discourse within and concerning the Court.

A special Independence Week Town Hall exploring how the United States will mark the 250th anniversary of its founding and what this milestone moment calls us to consider about our past, present, and future, presented in partnership with In Pursuit and More Perfect.

In this episode we explore the many ways civic learning happens, how to make it fun, social, surprising, and even funny. We explore how a game night, a family road trip, and even dinner table conversations all become opportunities to engage in big ideas together, and how we can create spaces and moments for children to discover a civic life of their own.

SemiQUIZcentennial Trivia Night Monday, June 29, 5-8 p.m. Kick off Independence Week during America’s 250th with a special edition of historically themed Quizzo and patriotic prizes celebrating the people, ideas, and moments that shaped the American story.

Red, White, & Blue To-Do Pomp & Parade 11 a.m., Front Lawn Kick off the Red, White, & Blue To-Do Pomp & Parade at the National Constitution Center as it travels along Independence Mall, ending on 3rd Street, between Chestnut and Walnut Streets. The parade will feature miniature, hand-decorated wagon floats and include a variety of drill teams, cultural dance troupes, and national and international youth performers representing the diversity of the city.

Think you know American history better than Pulitzer Prize-winning historian and National Constitution Center Semiquincentennial Scholar Jon Meacham? Put your knowledge to the test in this lively trivia showdown featuring questions from the Center’s special America’s 250th edition of Trivial Pursuit: Exploring America’s Story. Whether you're a history buff or just looking for a fun challenge, see if you have what it takes to outscore one of the nation's most celebrated historians.

Summary Arthur Middleton took his father’s place in the Continental Congress to sign the Declaration in 1776. He fought against the British, was captured and later released. Arthur Middleton | Signer of the Declaration of Independence 2:29 Biography Arthur Middleton was the eldest son of the Honorable Henry Middleton and Mary Williams Middleton. His mother was the daughter of a wealthy landowner and a member of the South Carolina Assembly.

The National Constitution Center and the Center on the Structural Constitution at Texas A&M University School of Law present the 2026 Supreme Court Review, featuring leading constitutional law scholars and commentators. Three panels featuring scholars with differing perspectives will examine in turn the Court’s 2025-26 term, the Court’s approach to executive power, and the issue of civil discourse within and concerning the Court.

Summary Thomas McKean was a staunch supporter of the Declaration, and he played a crucial role in Delaware’s decision to support independence. Thomas McKean | Signer of the Declaration of Independence 2:24 Biography Thomas McKean was born in Chester County, Pennsylvania, the son of Letitia Finney and William McKean. His father was an innkeeper and a farmer, but after the death of his wife Letitia in 1742, William became an alcoholic and could not take care of his family.