AVP of Museum Experience at the
@constitutionctr
. Lover of history. Fan of Austen novels, Star Wars movies, and everything in between. Views are mine.
@JasonKelce
While she would have been honored for you to wear her sweater, I can confirm that this one is still in our family’s possession! Thanks for the love, though! Grandmom was a life-long Philadelphian and a huge
@Eagles
fan!
After a year of working on the Con101 course with the amazing team at the
@ConstitutionCtr
, I am so happy and proud to hold this book in my hands!
#NCCed
This morning it was my honor to help kick off the
@DisabPridePhila
parade at the
@ConstitutionCtr
! Thank you to all of our speakers, and the students from
@PSD1820
, who led us in the national anthem. Celebrations continue today at City Hall!
Sneak Peek! The
@ConstitutionCtr
2021/2022 Civic Calendar - highlighting the Battles of the Branches - is going to print! Sign up for our Educator Eblast to get a link to register for your free copy!
#NCCed
Love this clue,
@Jeopardy
! I have a feeling most of my followers know this one, but if you did want to find the answer, then check out great resources from the
@ConstitutionCtr
, like this video from our new Constitution 101 course
#NCCed
I can’t believe this is happening, but I’m loving that every now knows how absolutely fantastic my grandmother was!!
Jason Kelce Jokes He ‘Might Literally’ Be Wearing a Fan’s Grandma’s Sweater in Family Christmas Photo via
@people
Happy New Year from the
@ConstitutionCtr
! Our 2020 Civic Calendar is here, celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the
#19thAmendment
! Check your mailboxes, or download a digital copy:
#NCCed
They’re here! Check your mailbox for your 2022/2023
@ConstitutionCtr
Civic Calendar! And it’s not to late to sign up to get your FREE copy sent to you!
#NCCed
In honor of the 10th Edition of the
@ConstitutionCtr
Civic Calendar, which hits mailboxes this month, here’s a look back at the last decade of constitutional education!
#NCCed
Inspiring project this morning at the
@ConstitutionCtr
as President and CEO
@RosenJeffrey
works with summer interns to write short videos introducing different constitutional topics
Big thanks to
@INDEPENDENCENHP
Ranger Wayne Rogers for joining
@ConstitutionCtr
’s 1st virtual
#ScoutBSA
event & giving scouts from Philly to California an up-close look at that famous crack in the
#LibertyBell
! What a great way to work on the Citizenship in the Nation badge!
Looking good! Leo, the son of our Director of Visitor Experience, models the
@ConstitutionCtr
2021
#ConstitutionDay
t-shirts—a must-have for any fall wardrobe! Can’t wait till tomorrow! Join us at the museum or online for great
#NCCed
programs!
And of course, it wouldn’t be
#ConstitutionDay
without enjoying some birthday cake with my wonderful
@ConstitutionCtr
colleagues! Happy 233rd Birthday Constitution 🎈
Sneak peek: The 2020
@ConstitutionCtr
Civic Calendar commemorates the 100th anniversary of the
#19thAmendment
by celebrating extraordinary women from American History!
#NCCed
Just in time for
#IndependenceDay
, the
@ConstitutionCtr
team is installing a timeline connecting the Revolution to the Civil War, featuring quotes from famous Americans. It will lead visitors across our lobby to the NEW
#Reconstruction
exhibit!
Celebrate
#WomensHistoryMonth
by learning about the equality amendments, including the
#19thAmendment
.
Classrooms can register for FREE online sessions that explore the amendments that expanded constitutional rights and freedoms:
#NCCed
#civics
#apgov
This time of year, all of us at the
@ConstitutionCtr
begin to realize that we say some pretty strange sentences as a part of our jobs—case in point, the subject line of this email I just sent:
I love that the
@ConstitutionCtr
Peer-to-Peer exchanges give students to talk to other classrooms across the country about topics that matter to them
#SSchat
The
@constitutionctr
just announced the 120 educators from across the country selected for our Teacher Advisory Council! It’s an honor to have these amazing educators on the
#NCCed
team! We couldn’t do what we do without teachers!
NOW ON DISPLAY: 50-ton marble tablet, engraved with the 45 words of the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, on
@ConstitutionCtr
’s Grand Hall Overlook.
The iconic
#1stAmendment
tablet was previously displayed on the four-story-high, 74-foot-tall façade of the Newseum.
Visitors at the
@ConstitutionCtr
#4thofJuly
Show learn about Frederick Douglass’ famous speech and explore the meaning of Independence throughout our history.
#NCCed
My mask twin and I, along with the rest of our amazing VX&Ed staff, are at the
@ConstitutionCtr
getting ready for tomorrow’s reopening! We can’t wait to welcome you back in a healthy and safe way!
The
@TheRendellCtr
Citizenship Challenge is back at the
@ConstitutionCtr
! 5th Graders from across the area are presenting their ideas for a 28th Amendment! All the students are doing a great job, but I admit I have soft spot for this kids in the familiar uniforms from St. Francis
I know I’m biased, but the
@ConstitutionCtr
really has an all-star staff! Pres & CEO
@RosenJeffrey
and CLO
@ksautner
are filming promotional videos for our great new
#NCCed
initiatives. We’re proud to bring civic ed to students in Philly and across the country!
Today at 12 and 2 p.m. ET, join
#NCCed
to explore all 27 amendments with a special focus on the Bill of Rights in celebration of
#BillofRightsDay
, coming up on December 15.
Register:
Good news! The Delegates Cafe at the
@ConstitutionCtr
has reopened today, just in time for
#SpringBreak
! Next time you’re at the museum, be sure to grab a bite!
Q5: On
#Maythe4th
(in addition to celebrating my Bday) I love to remind people that the
#4thAmendment
says that the storm troopers can't search your speeder without probably cause
#SSChat
Congratulations Class of 2021 🎓 The Constitution High Seniors were at the
@ConstitutionCtr
today taking their class photo ahead of their graduation next week! Great job graduates!
@CHSPrincipalBR
@PHLschools
For everyone saying they teach the AP Cases, we have a great unit on those, complete with a recording of our live, lighting-style scholar exchange
#sschat
Happy
#FlagDay
🇺🇸 The flag at the
@ConstitutionCtr
has presided over countless memorable events, including last night’s Constitution High School Class of 2022 graduation 🎓
#CaptureTheFlag
And so ends our final 2021 Summer Teacher Workshop—great tours, great scholars, and of course, great teachers. Thanks for sharing your time and energy with us
#TAC
!
#NCCed
This news is bittersweet, as I’ve worked with
@ksautner
at the
@ConstitutionCtr
for 17 years (starting with an internship when I was still at
@RutgersU
) & will miss her greatly, but I’m thrilled for her & for
@easternstate
! I know she will do amazing things! Congratulations!
Today, we announced Dr. Kerry Sautner as our new President & CEO.
@ksautner
, most recently Chief Learning Officer
@ConstitutionCtr
, will begin her new role July 10. Welcome, Kerry!
The
@constitutionctr
reopened just in time for
#PresidentsDay
, and you can catch me on the morning shows to tell you all about it! (And while I doubt
@ratemyskyperoom
covers local news outta Philly, I’ve decided to do my hits from the coolest room I know, just in case)
#OpenInPHL
Some of my favorite stories are about the suffragists that fought for the passages the
#19th
Amendment - we have a beautiful exhibit filled with their stories
#sschat
A6: Martha Jones shared some remarkable stories of figures to celebrate during our Friday Class last year (and she'll be back again next month!)
#sschat
It’s time for Q6, our last question!
During this month, who are some of the lesser-known, impactful Black figures that you can highlight in your classroom?
#sschat
Happy
#WomensHistoryMonth
! Visitors at the
@ConstitutionCtr
can meet suffragists Lucretia Mott and Frances Ellen Watkins Harper! Admission is FREE all day thanks to
@Wawa
—and yes, there will be FREE coffee and pretzels!
The
@ConstitutionCtr
's
#19thAmendment
exhibit opens today, and to celebrate I am thrilled to be leading a virtual Kids Town Hall with some famous suffragists! Tune in today at noon (Philly time)!
#NCCed
Leaving London today after a wonderful few days at the
@milestonehotel
. Everything about our stay was great, but the smoked old fashioned was a real treat 🥃! (🎥 by our bartender Angelo)
Amazing morning representing the
@ConstitutionCtr
at
@phl17
, talking about the
#MLK
#DayOfService
! It was also an honor to appear with members of the Cecil B. Moore Philadelphia Freedom Fighters!
The
@ConstitutionCtr
is reopening
#PresidentsDay
weekend! And, if you can’t make it to the Center, visit us online and check our our live classes, great virtual tours, and more educational resources! via
@YouTube
#NCCed
@jbuynar_edu
Madison's notes are an AMAZING resource! You can dive into those and lots more primary sources with the
@ConstitutionCtr
's new Founders Library!
#SSChat
@MrW_THS
The cheerleader case came up through the 3rd Circuit (right across the street from the NCC). The federal judges who heard the case joined us on Constitution Day 2021 to talk about it!
#sschat