Constitution Day and Citizenship Day
Held on or close to September 17th each year
Hey! Did you know that 236 years ago on this day that the U.S. Constitution was signed in Philadelphia?
September 17 is observed as a national holiday to commemorate the signing of the Constitution and to recognize all who have become citizens, by birth or naturalization, of the United States of America.
Please join us this year in commemoration by checking out various online educational resources and activities related to the U.S. Constitution and some helpful links for voter information.
Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ's Recognitions and Celebrations
Guest Speaker: Kathy Boockvar
Kathy Boockvar has been a national leader in election security, democracy, government administration, and nonprofit management over the last two decades, including serving as Secretary of State of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania from 2019 - 2021.
During her tenure, Kathy oversaw secure and resilient elections during a global pandemic, and was the state’s strong, consistent, decisive, and visible leader during a moment in history filled with unprecedented challenges.
Location: Dana Lecture Hall, Collier Hall of Science 204
Date: Thursday, September 12, 2024
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Please contact Dr. Samuel Rhodes at rhodess@moravian.edu from the Political Science Department for more information or assistance.
Constitution Day Displays in Reeves Library
In commemoration of the signing of the United States Constitution on September 17, 1787, Reeves Library has a display of informative books, pamphlets, postcards, and more. You can also view a digital display set up near the reference desk titled from
For more books and articles visit Reeves Library.
Additional Constitution Day Resources:
- [National Archives]
- [National Archives]
- [National Endowment for the Humanities]
- [Smithsonian National Museum of American History]
- [Institute of Museum and Library Services]