As the celebration of America’s 250th nears, @ConstitutionCtr invites you to explore the words that define us, the debates that shape us, and the principles that unite us. Discover more with #OurStoryContinues: ow.ly/XkIX50WQmj2

#OnThisDay in 1858, Theodore Roosevelt, one of most dynamic and popular presidents in American history, is born. Explore 10 little-known facts about America’s 26th president: conctr.org/4dbMh4O

On #CivicParenting, @JMSilverbrook dives into @JohnHolbein1’s research about young people and their habits regarding voting and being active parts of a democracy. 🎧 Listen to Episode 10: conctr.org/4yM9gMi

#OnThisDay in 1774, the First Continental Congress ends its initial session in Philadelphia setting out a list of rights belonging to the Colonists and threatening an economic boycott. Within six months, armed conflict broke out on American soil. conctr.org/4dIvJkY

Caroline Winterer of @StanfordHistory explains how American revolutionaries saw history as interconnected. Watch #AmericasTownHall: sbrew.link/onmOut08

Lindsey Cormack (@DCInbox) discusses the challenges of teaching children about government when communities have experienced broken trust on #CivicParenting. 🎧 Listen to Episode 8: sbrew.link/cKxdcTnI

#OnThisDay in 1861, a group of delegates in 39 Virginia counties decides to begin the process of forming their own state during the Civil War, today’s West Virginia. conctr.org/4xXZsxH

#OnThisDay in 1987, the U.S. Senate holds one of the most consequential votes on a #SCOTUS nominee in its history, rejecting President Ronald Reagan’s nomination of Robert Bork. conctr.org/47rWjez

#OnThisDay in 1850, the first national women’s rights convention is held in Worcester, Massachusetts. See this printing of the convention’s proceedings in our exhibit #HowWomenWonTheVote. Plan your visit: constitutioncenter.org/museu… Credit: Anonymous Collection

Yesterday for #AmericasTownHall we partnered with @LibraryAmerica to bring Ted Widmer, Eric Slauter, and Lucas Morel together to explore the Declaration of Independence and its enduring place in American life. Watch a recording: conctr.org/4k8FTzh

What happens when a city gathers to celebrate its history? For Philly’s 52 Weeks of Firsts, these celebrations have built a dedicated community week after week. Read more from @billy_penn: conctr.org/4jwE5Qx

How can we help encourage high school students to engage in civic participation? @JohnHolbein1 of @UVABatten reflects on the role of parents to model good habits of democracy that they want to instill in their children. 🎧 Listen to Episode 10 of #CivicParenting: conctr.org/4yM9gMi

Can Article V conventions advance constitutional reform? On #WeThePeoplePodcast, Lawrence @Lessig and @DavidASuper1 join @JMSilverbrook to discuss whether Article V conventions offer a viable path to constitutional change. Hear Super explain why he thinks Article V itself must first be amended, and listen now: conctr.org/4zKOQDB

The first president of the Continental Congress was George Washington’s close friend and Thomas Jefferson’s cousin. Who was this oft-forgotten forefather, and why was he a crucial Revolutionary-era figure? Meet Peyton Randolph: conctr.org/4zcbCUL

What civic virtues did the founders take from classical antiquity? On #AmericasTownHall, Caroline Winterer of @StanfordHistory explains both the virtues and vices the founders took from Rome. Watch the full program: sbrew.link/2tFiAQOa

What would it take to build a Science of Civics? For The #CivicDecade, @JMSilverbrook calls for interdisciplinary research to identify what works in civic learning, measure lasting impact, and translate evidence into practice. conctr.org/4yA4DnJ

#OnThisDay in 1803, the Senate ratifies the Louisiana Purchase, promoted by President Thomas Jefferson, which doubles the size of the United States. Learn more about the treaty and Jefferson’s involvement: conctr.org/4AJVI5i

On #AmericasTownHall, author @sgreenberger reflects on Gouverneur Morris’s remarkable list of accomplishments during the Revolutionary War and at the Constitutional Convention. Watch a special #ConstitutionDay Town Hall now: sbrew.link/vAS7sZj0

#OnThisDay in 1781, the British surrender at Yorktown. Learn more about the Revolutionary War and see this powder horn carried by a New Jersey Patriot in our exhibit, #AmericasFounding. Plan your visit: conctr.org/3TWVE1E Credit: Courtesy of Morristown National Historical Park

#OnThisDay in 1704, John Locke dies. This philosopher’s work inspired America’s founding generation. Read some of his work now in the #FoundersLibrary: conctr.org/3VGIuX2

#OnThisDay in 1867, the United States takes possession of Alaska from Russia under the terms of a formal land transfer, negotiated by Secretary of State William Seward. It would become one of the most controversial deals in American history. conctr.org/47vHoA2