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Michigan Supreme Court Learning Center | September 2024

• All About the Preamble (Virtual)
• Constitution Day Tours
• More Constitution Day Resources
• Tour Any Time of Year
• Educator Guide

How Will You Celebrate Constitution Day?

Constitution Day commemorates the signing of this founding document on September 17, 1787. The civic holiday is observed by schools, agencies, and communities on or near that date each year. Check out the Learning Center's events and additional resources highlighted below.

All About the Preamble (Virtual)

Learn why the Constitution and the Preamble were written and what "We the People" means for us today. Want a preview? Need a video instead? Watch All About the Preamble.

Program Outline

• Introduction to the Constitution
• Overview of the Constitutional Convention in 1787
• Discussion of the purpose and meaning of the Preamble
• Reading the Preamble aloud
• Q&A with a Michigan Supreme Court Justice 

Elementary/Middle School

Constitution Day Tours

Will you sign the Constitution? Themed tours feature a reader's theater about the Constitutional Convention, a Constitution scavenger hunt in the Learning Center gallery, and Q&A with a guest speaker. All Levels

More Constitution Day Resources

Best of Justitia Educator Newsletter | Constitution Day

iCivics | The Constitution Explained Video Series

Library of Congress | Constitution Primary Source Set

National Archives - DocsTeach | Bring the Constitution to Life!

National Constitution Center | Constitution Day Resources

U.S. Capitol Visitor Center | Preamble of the Constitution Printable

Tour Any Time of Year

Available throughout the year, tours of the Michigan Supreme Court Learning Center are docent-led, interactive, grade specific, and free of charge. Tours connect to curriculum and help students better understand the role and responsibilities of the judicial branch of government.

• All tours are guided; reservations required 
• Groups up to 48, including chaperones
• Weekdays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., except court holidays
• 60 minutes (center) or 90 minutes (with Supreme Court courtroom)

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Educator Guide

Discover what the Learning Center has to offer by downloading this four-page guide. It's a convenient way for you and your colleagues to plan ahead for the school year. School Tours Educational Resources Annual Programs

Michigan Supreme Court Learning Center
PO Box 30048 | Lansing, Michigan 48909 | 517-373-7171 

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