Throughout the history of the United States, the Constitution has been central to our public life. It has inspired hope and provoked despair. It has remained in place as few other national constitutions have. Yet it has also been amended, and some today think it needs to change again. At a moment when our founding document's basic meaning seems more contested than ever, how should we look at the Constitution?

Inspired by Heidi Schreck’s award-winning play and in the spirit of Constitution and Citizenship Day, this event offers the Boston College community an opportunity to reflect on our Constitution.

In addition to showcasing contributions from select students and faculty, this year’s celebration will feature two renowned scholars: Doris Kearns Goodwin, the celebrated presidential historian, and Akhil Reed Amar, Sterling Professor of Law and Political Science at Yale University and the author, most recently, of Born Equal: Remaking America’s Constitution, 1840–1920 (2025).

Please Register to Attend.

This event is co-sponsored by the Clough Center for the Study of Constitutional Democracy.