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American Spirits
The Rise and Fall of Prohibition
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From Emancipation to the Great Migration
January 8, 2013Distinguished speakers discuss the 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation, at The Greene Space in NYC.
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Wedding Open House
January 11, 2013Calling all brides-to-be! Meet with wedding professionals from the National Constitution Center, Brûlée Catering, and more.
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18th Amendment Anniversary Programs
January 16, 2013Learn all about the 18th Amendment with special gallery talks in the American Spirits exhibition.
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Teacher Workshop: African American History and the Common Core
January 19, 2013Teachers can explore African American history with renowned experts.
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Martin Luther King, Jr. and Inauguration Day Celebrations
January 21, 2013Celebrate both the legacy of Dr. King and the presidential swearing-in ceremony. Admission is FREE!
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Wet Your Whistle: Music from the Jazz Age
January 27, 2013Enjoy an afternoon of great American music from the Opera Company of Philadelphia.
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African American History Month
February 1, 2013This February, visit the Center for special tours and programs commemorating African American History Month.
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American Spirits: The Rise and Fall of Prohibition
Friday, October 19, 2012 – Sunday, April 28, 2013
The Center’s world-premiere exhibition illuminates America’s most colorful and complex constitutional hiccup.
