The Constitution, one of our nation’s most important documents, is celebrated each year during the week of September 17 to September 23.

During Constitution Week, Americans are encouraged to reflect on the rights and responsibilities of each citizens’ responsibility for protecting and defending the Constitution. A variety of organizations dedicate programs to observing Constitution Week. If you are interested in learning more, we’ve included some activities from our friends and partners:

• The Daughters of the American Revolution was founded in 1890 and is a non-profit, non-political volunteer women’s service organization dedicated to promoting patriotism, preserving American history, and securing America’s future through better education for children. DAR started Constitution Week with a petition to Congress that was later adopted as a resolution and signed into law in 1956. For Constitution Week, DAR holds the annual celebration “Bells Across America.” Participants gather to ring bells, much as the church bells of Philadelphia rang out when the U.S. Constitution was first signed at 4 pm on September 17, 1787. Consider organizing a group to ring bells on September 17 for 1 minute at 4:00 EDT to herald the beginning of this commemorative week.

•Constituting America’s core mission is to educate Americans about the Constitution and the rights and liberties it provides and protects for all of us. On Friday, September 16, in conjunction with Constitution Week, Constituting America will host virtual workshops geared toward students.

• The U.S. Department of Education provides a variety of resources for students, teachers and caregivers. During Constitution Week, in conjunction with the National Archives, a series of webinars will be hosted. To attend or for lesson plans, check out the D.O.E.’s website.