On September 17th, we celebrate the birth of the United States of America’s Government by the formation and signing of the U.S. Constitution in 1787. This document forever enshrined the values and objectives of our country, and all those who in inhabit it. On this day, we also recognize all U.S. citizens, by acquisition or naturalization.
“For over 230 years, the words ‘We the People’ have echoed through history,” said Jeffrey Whiting, CREA Chairman and CEO. “Although imperfect, it is the embodiment of a representative government of the people. The preamble even suggests this imperfection, stating, ‘…in order to form a more perfect union…’ And we are a union. Like the founding fathers, we have disagreements. And like our forebearers, they can often be disagreeable and even violent. We are, by all measures of history, a young nation. And yet, the Constitution of the United States of America is the most precious document in our nation’s history. It is the foundation of our freedom as citizens and the basis for which justice can be determined in our courts of law. It is timeless. We need to all take a moment to appreciate the beauty of this document and what it means to live in a free society.”
Constitution Day encourages individuals to celebrate by attending local events in your area, such as “activities, learning, parades and demonstrations of our Love for the United State of America and the Blessings of Freedom Our Founding Fathers secured for us” (Source).
Some events that are local to our offices across the country, include:
Austin / Texas
Tuesday, September 14, Constitution Day Lecture, 7:00-8:00 PM, Foster 240 at Baylor University / Waco
Wednesday, September 15, The Constitution as Critical History, 7:00-8:30 PM, Texas State University / San Marcos
Thursday, September 16, Benjamin Franklin and America’s Unwritten Constitution, 5:00-7:00 PM, The University of Texas at Austin / Austin
Sunday, September 19, Barbecue Dinner & Address, 6:00 PM, Multipurpose Room of SB Hall at University of Dallas / Dallas
Boston / Massachusetts
Wednesday, September 15, Constitution Day Panel & Speakers, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Middlesex Community College / Lowell
Wednesday, September 15, Constitution Day Lecture, 6:00 – 7:00 PM, Founders Hall – Room 301 at Assumption University / Worcester
Chicago / Illinois
Thursday, September 16, College of DuPage Constitution Day 2021, 12:00 – 1:30 PM, Chicago Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights / Chicago
Thursday, September 16, 2021 Constitution Day Lecture with Professor Kurt Lash, 3:00 – 4:00 PM, Online
Friday, September 17, A Panel Discussion on Supreme Court Reform – Constitution Day, 12:00 – 1:00 PM, Online via Chicago-Kent College of Law
Friday, September 17, “The Words that Made Us” Lecture, 12:00 – 1:00 PM, Max L. Rowe Auditorium in the Law Building at The University of Illinois / Urbana-Champaign
Indianapolis / Indiana
Tuesday, September 14, Constitution Day Program, 5:00-6:00 PM, Wynne Courtroom (Rm 100) at IUPUI’s Inlow Hall / Indianapolis
Wednesday, September 15, Constitution Day Celebration, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Campus Mall at IU South Bend
Friday, September 17, The First Amendment: A Constitution Day Conversation, 9:00 AM, Sursa Performance Hall at Ball State University / Muncie
Friday, September 17, Reading of the Constitution and Bill of Rights, 12:00 PM, Rice Plaza Amphitheatre at University of Southern Indiana / Evansville
Friday, September 17, National Constitution Day Conversation, 1:00 PM, Online via IUPUI
New York City / New York
Thursday, September 16, Constitution & Cocktails, 6:00 – 8:00 PM, Rufus King Park – King Manor / Jamaica
Thursday, September 16, Third Thursday Virtual Lecture Series: William Livingston, 7:00 – 8:00 PM, Virtual by Liberty Hall Museum
Friday, September 17, Constitution Day Bingo, 2:00 – 3:00 PM, Online via the New York Public Library
Tuesday, September 28, Constitution Day Lecture, 4:30 – 6:30 PM, Palamountain Hall Gannett Auditorium at Skidmore College / Saratoga Springs
Portland / Oregon: Friday, September 17, Constitution Day, 4:00 PM, Virtual via Oregon State University
San Diego / California
Tuesday, September 14, Constitution Day Program, 5:00-6:00 PM, Wynne Courtroom (Rm 100) at IUPUI’s Inlow Hall / Indianapolis
Thursday, September 16 – Friday, September 17, Rights and Wrongs Constitution Day Conference, San Francisco State University
Friday, September 17, The Supreme Court’s Controversial “Shadow Docket”, 12:00 – 12:50 PM, Warren Hall – Grace Courtroom 303 at University of San Diego / San Diego
Friday, September 17, Constitution Day Ice Cream Social, 6:00 PM, Dominican University of California / San Rafael
Friday, September 17, Does the Constitution Guarantee a Right to a Livable Climate?, 3:00 – 4:00 PM, Online via San Diego Mesa College
Sarasota / Florida
Various days/times, Constitution Day Events at Florida Atlantic University
Thursday, September 16, “A Pro-Slavery Constitution?” with Dr. Michael Zuckert, Online via Jacksonville State University
For those who are not able to attend any local events or virtual offerings, we encourage you to check out the resources below as an opportunity to learn and further your knowledge surrounding the birth of the U.S. government.