September 17 is designated as Constitution Day and Citizenship Day to commemorate the signing of the U.S. Constitution in Philadelphia on September 17, 1787.
Constitution Day is an American federal observance that recognizes the ratification of the United States Constitution and those who have become U.S. citizens.
Every year, in honor of Constitution Day, the Caltech Store passes out pocket-sized U.S. Constitution booklets. Make sure to stop by and get your free copy.
Resources to properly celebrate Constitution Day:
- General Constitution Day resources [National Archives]
- Constitution Day remarks by Debra Steidel Wall, Acting Archivist of the United States [National Archives]
- NEH Chair Constitution Day Remarks [National Endowment for the Humanities]
- Remarks by Dr. Anthea Hartig, Elizabeth MacMillan Director of the Smithsonian National Museum of American History [Smithsonian National Museum of American History]
- Civic Engagement [Institute of Museum and Library Services]