Celebrate Constitution Day, Thursday, September 17th

Celebrate Constitution Day on Sept. 17th

Did you know that the U.S. Constitution was prepared in secret, behind locked doors that were guarded by sentries. Written in 1787, the Constitution was signed on September 17th. But it wasn't until 1788 that it was ratified by the necessary nine states.

Of the written national constitutions, the U.S. Constitution is the oldest and shortest, and on November 26, 1789, George Washington created the first national "Thanksgiving Day" as a way of giving thanks for the Constitution.

Our Constitution established the greatest democracy and the soundest government in the history of the world. Its greatness should be protected and celebrated.

We encourage you to celebrate Constitution Day this Sept. 17th. Host a Constitution reading party, and make it a tradition starting this year.

Click here to learn more about Constitution Day and the importance of our founding document from the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, Penn.