event
Constitution House historic marker dedication ceremony
Sat, Apr 18 · 12:30pm–12:30pm
Old City·outdoor
A unique way to introduce history to curious young minds.
At a glance
- Location
- Old City
- Setting
- outdoor
- Time
- ~1h 30m
- Signup
- Drop-in
What to know
- •Free event, perfect for budget-conscious families
- •Historic reenactors and educational panels for hands-on learning
- •Outdoor ceremony with space for kids to roam
More details
Gouverneur Morris ('the Penman of the Constitution'), Alexander Hamilton and other members of the founding generation boarded at Miss Dalley's boarding house du
ring the Constitutional Convention in 1787. The historic marker dedication ceremony will be held on April 18 at 12:30. Market Street between Second and Third Streets will be shut down to accommodate the crowds at this free event. Historian Richard Brookhiser is the keynote speaker, along with other speakers. A fife and drum corps and color guard will available for pictures, along with educational panels.
