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Upcoming Events
Understanding the Constitution Class
February, 2009
Independence Day Celebration
July 4th, 2009
Constitution Week Celebration
September 18-19, 2009
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2009
Constitution Week Celebration Schedule for
Lapeer, MI
Check back for the latest scheduling updates
All events occur on or around the Historic
Courthouse unless otherwise noted.
Friday, September 18th, 2009
5:00pm - 8:00pm Annrook Park - Reenactor
Encampment open to the public
Saturday, September 19th, 2009
9:00am - 7:00pm Annrook Park - Reenactor
Encampment open to the public
11:00am - Parade on Nepessing Street
12:00pm Opening Ceremonies
12:15pm Reading of the Declaration of
Independence
12:30pm Reading of Article I
1:45pm Reading of Article II
3:00pm Reading of Article III
4:45pm Reading of Articles IV-VII
6:00pm Reading of Amendments 1-10
6:15pm Patriotic Concert
7:00pm Closing Ceremonies
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Understanding the Constitution Class
February 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24,
& 26, 2009
Location: Metamora, Michigan
Times: 7:00-9:30pm each night, eight nights
American Principles of Government
In 1787 the founders of our great
nation met in convention in Philadelphia.
The final product of their work, the United
States Constitution, became the single
greatest model for government in the history
of the world. These 220 years represent the
longest time in recorded history that a free
nation has existed. What foundational
principles did they focus on to ensure
liberty for future generations?
This enlightening lecture series covers the
principles of government that the founders
embraced and built into the Constitution.
Students will learn how these principles are
just as relevant today as they were 230
years ago - not only for our national
government, but for our state and local
governments as well!
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September 18 & 19, 2009
Location: Lapeer, Michigan
Join us
for the Michigan's largest Constitution
Celebration
The second annual Constitution Week
Celebration will kick off Friday evening
with a Reenactor encampment. Explore
history in this "timeline" encampment which
will include reenactors from pre-colonial
through modern periods. The encampment
will continue to be open to the public all
day on Saturday.
On Saturday the parade will proceed down
Nepessing Street beginning at 11:00am and
will feature military and veteran
organizations, historic and civic groups,
schools and community service organizations,
Reenactors, and more!!
Following the parade festivities will move
to the Lapeer Historic Courthouse. The
front steps of the courthouse will be the
location for the official opening ceremonies
with welcomes by local dignitaries and
singing of the national anthem.
For the rest of the afternoon into the
evening there will be a continuous program
of presentations, speeches, ceremonies and
concerts. Throughout the program
special guests will be performing readings
of the Declaration of Independence and the
Constitution. Be sure to check back on
this site as we are able to release the
names of those special guest that will be
doing the readings.
The day's events will conclude with a
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concert on the Courthouse steps at
6:15pm.
The Constitution Week Celebration is
cosponsored by the Lapeer Downtown Business
Association and the City of Lapeer.
Resources:
Reenactor and
Sutler Information
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