National Constitution Center!
With the celebration of America's 250th underway, we've made sure our students are building on their curiosity about this current event to take part in travel and field learning experiences to enrich their understanding of our country's history, our founding, the novel aspects of our founding documents, the compelling stories of the people who lived during these times. This year already we visited Charles Pinckney National Historic Site in Mount Pleasant (South Carolina's "Forgotten Founder" who contributed to America's Constitution) and toured Fort Moultrie National Historical Park to learn from guides the full story of the 1776 Battle of Sullivan's Island.
The National Constitution Center is a comprehensive site for the community to learn, and it lies opposite the long green from Independence Hall. Our Middle School students enjoyed the spirited live & multimedia presentation "Freedom Rising" to start our adventure here. They were intrigued because they had heard about and seen photos from the Upper School's visit here as part of their NJ & Philadelphia trip from two years ago. They also enjoyed Founders Hall, the exhibit about the three Reconstruction Amendments, the flag gallery, and the thorough overview of the passage of the 19th Amendment.
This month's week-long trip to Pennsylvania included many parts for our students to see and experience for themselves these stories -- Valley Forge National Historical Park, Museum of the American Revolution, Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, and more.
This kind of immersive learning is what makes University School of the Lowcountry special. Watching students step into a new environment, engage with people whose daily lives differ from their own, and reflect on what they learned is exactly why we travel.
Each week-long Middle School trip is distinct each year, and the last four were to AL, FL, GA, and VA.
Each year, students will meet with 30+ guest speakers for insights into various topics and careers, take part in 30+ experiential learning trips, and contribute 50+ hours of service to know and uplift the community -- all during the school day.
The World is Our Classroom!
Celebrating Presidents Day where our nation was born 🇺🇸✨
Grateful to represent our commonwealth during this monumental year in our nation’s history. I am proud to live in the state where our nation was founded!
As we celebrate 250th year, it’s time to reflect on the values of this nation and the goals our founding fathers were working towards: Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness 🤍
#victoriavespico #missamerica #lifelibertyandthepursuitofhappiness #presidentsday #america250pa
Founder Benjamin Rush has the last word in our film: “The American war is over: but this is far from being the case with the American revolution.” On Monday, top scholars join co-director Sarah Botstein and me at the @constitutionctr to discuss our enduring revolution. Watch "A More Perfect Union" on @PBS , Nov. 24 at 9/8c.
Fred's ❤️ Philly!
With our Philly-themed Party in the Yard just a few weeks away, we’re reminiscing on some of our favorite Philly memories from over the years. These photos capture just some of the legendary teams, iconic places, and delicious food that make our city so special. We can't wait to celebrate Philly and shine a spotlight on our mission next month.
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Philly unlocked — education, animals & iconic history.
The Franklin Institute • Philadelphia Zoo • Adventure Aquarium • Academy of Natural Sciences • Museum of the American Revolution • National Constitution Center • Barnes Foundation • Battleship New Jersey • Eastern State Penitentiary • Big Bus & Trolley
Our Undergraduate Humanities Forum visited the National Constitution Center on Friday and got to see the new America's Founding exhibit, which focuses on the colonies' tensions with Great Britain through the drafting, ratification, and adoption of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Thank you for the tour!
Yuval Levin of @aei explains tonight on “A More Perfect Union” how we can learn from our founding and find a spirit of understanding and repair. Along with my American Revolution co-director Sarah Botstein, Jeff Rosen of @constitutionctr and Melody Barnes of @uvademocracy we discussed why and how our founding matters today. I hope you’ll watch the premiere tonight 9/8c on @pbs and the PBS app. #MorePerfectUnionPBS #KenBurns #AmericanRevolutionPBS
It’s Constitution Day!
On this day in 1787, delegates to the Constitutional Convention signed the U.S. Constitution into law. You can meet their life-size statues at @constitutionctr in Philadelphia 🇺🇸
Did you know? The U.S. Constitution was signed on September 17, 1787—right here in Philadelphia! 📜 The National Constitution Center marks the day with free admission, and it’s just steps away from the Independence Visitor Center. Stop in and see us to plan the rest of your Historic District visit!
If Hamilton had a favorite color, it’d be money green. 💸💚
Treasury power. New York energy. Immigrant grit. All wrapped up in a look inspired by his bigger-than-Broadway story.
Constitution Week fits >>> textbook paragraphs.
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Huge thanks to National Constitution Center (@constitutionctr ) for inspiring these Constitution Week vibes; go see them in Philly or dive into their online resources if you can’t make the trip.
#ConstitutionWeek #HamiltonStyle #FoundingFit #HistoryMeetsStyle #HistoryTeacherLife #HamiltonVibes #HistoryReframed #TeachingWithStyle #HistoryUnfolded #ModernHistory
