National Constitution Center: Plans for America’s 250th

The NCC is developing projects and a series of partnerships to disseminate resources for the 250th. This will include:

• A new gallery on America’s founding as the anchor for 2026 activities at the NCC’s museum in Philadelphia, PA, the preeminent convening and educational space in our nation’s birthplace steps from Independence Hall.
• A leadership role in Philadelphia’s Historic District, planning an annual July 2 festival and city-wide social media activation among historic sites, museums, and attractions to engage residents and visitors in exploring America’s most historic square mile.
• An Interactive Declaration of Independence to serve as a learning tool for the public and a centerpiece of America’s 250th. It will allow learners of all ages to engage directly with the text, historical significance, and modern relevance of the Declaration, guided by essays/videos developed by and with consultation from experts from across the ideological spectrum. The Interactive Declaration will also be integrated into a broader online Civic Toolkit that will serve as a guide to America’s founding principles and provide a hub for the NCC’s America 250 resources.
• Expanding outreach/distribution of our NCC educational resources, including the Constitution 101 curriculum and new Khan Academy course, to reach millions more students by 2026.
• A series of convenings about the American idea across the country, hosted in collaboration with national partners.