Constitution Day

On September 17, 1787, the U.S. Constitution was signed by the members of the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. September 17th is marked as Constitution Day to commemorate the signing of the constitution.

Senator Robert C. Byrd offered an amendment in December 2004, in an attempt to increase knowledge about the constitution. All institutions that receive federal funds are required to provide educational programs relating to the United States Constitution annually on September 17th.

Here are some great online resources about the US Constitution:

The National Constitution Center offers an internet portal with links to a variety of Constitution Day resources
The National Constitution Center also provides an online, interactive Constitution
The National Archives provides an online feature about the Constitution, as well as biographical sketches of the 39 signers of the Constitution

JOIN US as we celebrate Constitution Day and hear an engaging presentation:

Slavery and the U.S. Constitution

Presented by University of Dayton Law School Professor, Jeffrey Schmitt

DATE/TIME: September 16, 2021, 12:00-1:00 P.M.

LOCATION: Sinclair Dayton Campus, Tartan Marketplace 7-006 A, B, C

Students, Faculty, and Staff are also encouraged to participate in:

FREE to TWEET! In honor of Constitution Day, stop by the Freedom Hall wall on September 16th and test your knowledge. Try to find the following: The Monroe Doctrine, Emanicipation Proclamation, Washington's First Inaugural Address, Declaration of Independence, Nineteenth Amendment, Constitution, Bill of Rights, Treaty of Paris, Northwest Ordinance & others. Pick one, two or all and take a photo and tweet about it @SinclairEngage

Freedom Hall is located in the hallway beside Tartan Marketplace, connecting buildings 7 & 1, Sinclair College, Dayton campus.