Constitution Day History
On September 17, 1787, the delegates to the Constitutional Convention met to sign the United States Constitution and presented it to the American public. Join us in a national commitment by educational institutions across the country to celebrate this day!
Explore the learning opportunities here by reading important documents and resources related to the Constitution, as well as related links on the history of the United States Constitution.
Constitution Day History Resources
Learn more about the history of Constitution Day and explore resources for observing September 17th:
Constitution Day, Inc.
National Constitution Center
Federal Resources For Educational Excellence
Explore information on topics such as the Constitutional Convention, Amendments, and The Federalist Papers provided by the Department of Education.
Federal Resources for Educational Excellence: Constitutional Resources
The Constitution Initiative
Below is a resource site for those who may have an interest in working for the U.S. government:
Office of Personnel Management
The Library Of Congress
Search the Library of Congress for information, including Thomas, Legislative Information on the Internet, a service of the Library of Congress.
The Library of Congress
Thomas, Legislative Information on the Internet
The U.S. Constitution
Read the full text of the U.S. Constitution and other historical government documents using the links here:
Constitution Day at Standard College
September 17 is Constitution Day and Citizenship Day (Constitution Day), commemorating the September 17, 1787 signing of the United States Constitution. Standard College holds an educational program about the U.S. Constitution for its students every September 17th, or a designated alternative observed date if the 17th falls on a weekend.