Constitution Day

Constitution Day falls on September 17 or an adjacent weekday, if that date falls on a weekend or holiday.

Did you know that four of America's Founding Fathers were from South Carolina?  

On September 17, 1787, members of the Constitutional Convention signed the final draft of the Constitution. Learn about the South Carolina delegates and find other resources to be utilized for teaching about Constitution Day on September 17 or an adjacent weekday, if that date falls on a weekend or holiday.

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Bill of Rights

The Bill of Rights protects and upholds the rights of each citizen against infringement from the private citizen, public official, or the government. The Bill of Rights is the first 10 amendments to the Constitution...

James Otis Lecture 2023 (Full Program)

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James Otis Lecture 2023 (Full Program)
On September 17, 1787, 39 men gathered in Independence Hall in Philadelphia and signed the United States Constitution. What started in May of that year as an effort by delegates of the several States...
James Otis Lecture 2022 (Full Program)

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James Otis Lecture 2022 (Full Program)
Richard H. Willis, Esquire, the immediate past President of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) SC Chapter is the host for the 2022 James Otis Lecture series. Representative G. Murrell Smith...
James Otis Lecture 2021 (Full Program)

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James Otis Lecture 2021 (Full Program)
The South Carolina Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (SC ABOTA) presents the Twelfth Annual James Otis Lecture Series in observance of National Constitution Day. The topic for the 2021...
James Otis Lecture 2020 (Full Program)

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James Otis Lecture 2020 (Full Program)
The 2020 James Otis Lecture will feature Richard Gergel, United States district judge, providing an informative presentation about his book “Unexampled Courage,” which details the impact of the...
Introduction | James Otis Lecture 2019 2

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Introduction | James Otis Lecture 2019
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The South Carolina Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (SC ABOTA) presents the Tenth Annual James Otis Lecture Series in observance of National Constitution Day. The topic for the 2019...
James Otis Lecture 2019 (Full Program) 1

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James Otis Lecture 2019 (Full Program)
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The South Carolina Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (SC ABOTA) presents the Tenth Annual James Otis Lecture Series in observance of National Constitution Day. The topic for the 2019...
Aphrodite Konduros | James Otis Lecture 2019 3

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Aphrodite Konduros | James Otis Lecture 2019
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The Honorable Judge Aphrodite K. Konduros of the SC Court of Appeals, discusses the importance of the First Amendment of the Constitution, and the Freedom of the Press.
Government Unit

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Government Unit

12 Day unit on Government and the impact the American Revolution had on South Carolina.

Birth Of The Constitution - Memes

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Birth Of The Constitution - Memes
Now what is a meme, you may wonder? Well, a "meme" is an idea, behavior, or style that spreads from person to person within a culture—often with the aim of conveying a particular phenomenon, theme, or...
Birth of the Constitution - Photos

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Birth of the Constitution - Photos
This photo gallery features the following visuals from the "Birth Of The Constitution" episode! Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Author Of "The Social Contract" John Locke, Author Of "Two Treatises Of...
Birth Of The Constitution | History in a Nutshell 1

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Birth Of The Constitution | History in a Nutshell
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After the American Revolution, the new United States of America needed to form a permanent government of its own. Why did the Articles of Confederation fail, and how did the U.S. Constitution come to...
Forgotten Founder - Teacher Resources

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Forgotten Founder - Teacher Resources
Forgotten Founder is a historical visualization of the biography of Charles Pinckney, whose life serves as the basis for much of where and how we live today. Through the use of original digital...
Introduction | James Otis Lecture 2017 2

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Introduction | James Otis Lecture 2017
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The South Carolina Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (SC ABOTA) presents the Ninth Annual James Otis Lecture Series in observance of National Constitution Day. The topic for the 2017...
H. Sam Mabry, III | James Otis Lecture 2017 3

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H. Sam Mabry, III | James Otis Lecture 2017
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H. Sam Mabry, III, Esquire, explains to participating students James Otis' historical significance, and the purpose and reasons behind this lecture series.
James Otis Lecture 2017 (Full Program) 1

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James Otis Lecture 2017 (Full Program)
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The South Carolina Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (SC ABOTA) presents the Ninth Annual James Otis Lecture Series in observance of National Constitution Day. The topic for the 2017...