Constitution Day
On May 24, 2005, the U.S. Department of Education released a Notice of Implementation, announcing that all educational institutions receiving federal funding must provide an educational program pertaining to the United States Constitution on September 17 of each year commemorating the September 17, 1787 signing of the Constitution. However, when September 17 falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or holiday, Constitution Day shall be held during the preceding or following week.
Facts about the US Constitution
Documents from the Continental Congress and the Constitutional Convention
National Constitution Center: Interactive Constitution
For additional information please contact:
Barry Kennedy, Associate Professor of History, SKYCTC
barry.kennedy@kctcs.edu
