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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Constitution Week Celebration
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 patriotic
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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