Constitution Day

Monday September 17th was Constitution Day. On that day in 1787, the delegates to the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia signed the proposed Constitution and submitted it to the Congress for consideration. Signatures on the US Constitution, 1787.By Constitutional Convention of 1787 [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons The library has a large collection of items forContinue reading “Constitution Day”

Constitution Day

Constitution Day – Find out more! On September 17, 1787, the delegates to the Constitutional Convention met for the last time to sign the document they had created. Since the anniversary is actually tomorrow, it is celebrated today September 16th. We encourage everyone to observe this important day in our nation\’s history by attending localContinue reading “Constitution Day”

Celebrate Constitution Day – September 17

Due to the rain today, outdoor activities will be held under the canopy in front of the Grant (Humanities) Building, next to the Library. Reading of the Preamble and Bill of Rights11:00 a.m.*Speaker’s Corner11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.Free pizza while it lasts! * Banned Books Readings1:30 to 2:30 p.m.*Special ForumThe 1st Amendment: How is itContinue reading “Celebrate Constitution Day – September 17”