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Celebrating Constitution Day

Celebrating Constitution Day!

Constitution Day commemorates the signing of the United States Constitution by the delegates of the Constitutional Convention on September 17, 1787.  The day was established by Congress in 2004. For more information about the Constitution, check out these links to the National Archives webpage.


What Does it Say?

The meaning of the document


How Did it Happen?

The history of the document


How Was it Made?

The creation of the parchment document


Who were the framers of the Constitution?

Additional activities and information


How can I visit the Constitution?

The National Archives Museum