On Wednesday, November 11, 2015 the National Constitution Center will celebrate Veterans Day with discounted admission, $5 courtesy of Macy’s

On Wednesday, November 11, 2015 the National Constitution Center will celebrate Veterans Day with discounted admission, $5 courtesy of Macy’s. Admission to the museum is free for veterans and active military personal. Visitors can pay tribute to the men and women who have fought for our country, participate in a flag etiquette workshop, and create a postcard to send to a deserving veteran.

The National Constitution Center’s Veterans Day celebration will begin with a flag raising ceremony on the front lawn of the National Constitution Center, led by the Sons of the American Revolution, a nonprofit that seeks to maintain the values of American institutions and American freedom. Following the ceremony, guests will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of activities. Please see the full timeline of events below.  

Veterans Day Events

Flag Raising Ceremony

• 9:15 a.m.
• Front Lawn
• The day begins with a special Flag Raising Ceremony overlooking Independence Mall, led by the Sons of the American Revolution.

Wreath Laying Ceremony

• 11 a.m.
• Grand Hall Overlook
• In respect to our nation’s servicemen and women, the Center will hold a moment of silence and a wreath laying ceremony on the Grand Hall Overlook, featuring the Sons of the American Revolution Color Guard. Participants will include veterans on staff at the National Constitution Center.  

Veterans Chats

• 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m.
• Kirby Auditorium
• Veterans will their share stories with visitors and answer questions about their service.

Flag Etiquette Workshop

• 10:30 a.m., 2 p.m.
• Grand Hall Lobby
• At this interactive workshop, visitors will learn the rules of caring for our national symbol, the American flag.

Thank-a-Vet Postcards

• 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Grand Hall Lobby
• Visitors can take a moment to write letters of gratitude to the women and men who have served in the country’s Armed Forces. Postcards can also be accessed online and downloaded by virtual visitors.

Community Partner Tables

• 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Grand Hall Lobby
• Visitors can gather information about veteran service organizations including the Veterans Multi Service and Education Center, Ms. Harcum Share the Love Foundation, and Thank-A-Vet.

Arts and Crafts Tables

• 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Grand Hall Lobby
• Families can make patriotic crafts, including American flags, star wreaths, and poppy pins.

About the National Constitution Center –The National Constitution Center in Philadelphia inspires active citizenship as the only place where people across America and around the world can come together to learn about, debate, and celebrate the greatest vision of human freedom in history, the U.S. Constitution. A private, nonprofit organization, the Center serves as America’s leading platform for constitutional education and debate, fulfilling its Congressional charter “to disseminate information about the U.S. Constitution on a non-partisan basis.” As the Museum of We the People, the Center brings the Constitution to life for visitors of all ages through interactive programs and exhibits.  As America’s Town Hall, the Center brings the leading conservative and liberal thought leaders together to debate the Constitution on all media platforms. As a center for Civic Education, the Center delivers the best educational programs and online resources that inspire, excite, and engage citizens about the U.S. Constitution.  For more information, call 215-409-6700 or visit constitutioncenter.org.