Constitution Day

“In 1787, as delegates emerged from drafting our Constitution, a citizen famously asked Benjamin Franklin what sort of government have you given us? His reply—“A republic, if you can keep it”—was a spark that still burns, a call to every generation to cherish and protect our freedoms. Today, as division frays our nation, that spark must ignite anew…”

Participate in Constitution Day with our Constitution Kit. Download our full resource packet including a greeting from our Founder, recent op-ed “Rekindling America’s Promise through Constitution Day,” and additional resources for elementary, middle, and high school classrooms.

The 917 Society is a group of nonpartisan volunteers dedicated to the preservation of our Constitution and fostering a love for our country among our youth. We are proud to partner with them to provide US Constitutions to students across Washington State. A portion of the Constitutions donated by CMRLI are provided by the 917 Society.

The National Constitution Center brings together people of all ages and perspectives, across America and around the world, to learn about, debate, and celebrate the greatest vision of human freedom in history, the U.S. Constitution. The Preamble Scramble, Bill of Rights Bingo, educational videos, and much more can be found at their website.

The Understanding the Constitution video series from PragerU teaches how the Constitution of the United States has endured for almost two and a half centuries, enabling America to enjoy unparalleled freedom and prosperity. But today, many Americans do not know the significance of this monumental document, what it says, or why it matters.

The Jack Miller Center, believes that university educators fill an essential role in sustaining American constitutional democracy. Their mission is to ignite a renaissance of civic purpose and awareness in American higher education—with ripple effects in K-12 classrooms and beyond.