Summer Intensive: Deep Dive into the History of the U.S. Constitution

In partnership with the Sandra Day O’Connor Institute and the Organization of American Historians (OAH), the National Constitution Center is thrilled to once again host weeklong summer intensive this June, where participants will take a deep dive into the history of the U.S. Constitution. Participants will join Annette Gordon-Reed and David Blight, as well as other historians and legal scholars throughout the week, to learn about and engage with topics of constitutional history surrounding the founding era, the Civil War, and beyond. We will explore the Center’s exhibit spaces, historical landmarks around Old City Philadelphia, and other cultural institutions in the area to deepen historical understandings and build meaningful connections to classroom practice. This intensive is open to all social studies educators who currently work in 6th – 12th grade classrooms who have an interest in learning more about the history of the U.S. Constitution. Participants will be responsible for reading assignments prior to the start of the intensive. This will include book chapters, academic articles, and additional scholarly readings. Participants will also be responsible for completing readings throughout the course of the week, in addition to the schedule of scholar talks, panel discussions, and time at cultural institutions.