Discover Historical Lessons & Connections Through the U.S. Constitution
Hear From Leaders Past and Present
This education program will feature:
- Constituting America founder and actress Janine Turner teaching a lesson about the relationship between the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution
- General George Washington speaking on the Constitutional Convention and the importance of compromise and civil civic conversation
- Former winners of Constituting America’s We The Future Contest participating in a panel discussion about "The Constitution: How & Why It Matters"
Watch Patriotic Music Performances
Enjoy an assortment of musical entertainment from:
- New Orleans World War II Museum Victory Belles performing the U.S. Armed Forces Medley
- Constituting America's winning PSAs and performances by our student song winners
Schedule of Events
| Program | Presenter |
|---|---|
| Welcome Remarks | Constituting America Founder, Actress Janine Turner & CEO Cathy Gillespie |
| Presentation of the Colors | St. Andrews Society of the The Washington Tattoo |
| Pledge of Allegiance | Constituting America's We The Future Contest Winners |
| National Anthem | Constituting America's We The Future Contest Song Winners |
| Salute to the Military (Singing of United States Armed Forces Medley) | The Victory Belles of New Orleans World War II Museum |
| Lesson: The Declaration of Independence and U.S. Constitution - How the Two Documents are Related and Work Together to Protect Our Freedoms | Constituting America Founder, Actress Janine Turner |
| Sample of Constituting America's Winning PSA's (Know Your Rights & How To Have a Civil Civic Conversation) | Constituting America's We The Future Contest Winners |
| Speech: Constitutional Convention, the Role of Compromise, and the Importance of Civil Civic Conversation | General George Washington |
| Panel Discussion: Constituting America's We the Future Contest Winners on the "The Constitution: How & Why It Matters" | Constituting America's We The Future Contest Winners |
| Song Performance by Constituting America's We The Future Contest Winners | Srushti Gubbi and Colt Jaxon |
| Announcement of 2025 We The Future Contest Winners | Constituting America Founder, Actress Janine Turner & CEO Cathy Gillespie |
Fall Homeschool Days
On Sept. 17 and Sept. 18 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., we welcome homeschooling families to discover the 18th century by learning about George Washington, the Continental Army, and the American Revolution in the fall of 1775 at Fall Homeschool Days.
Participate in hands-on activities, hear a speech from George Washington, and see spinning, weaving, and blacksmith demonstrations.