National Constitution Center

No Booze at The Constitution Center

Susan Lewis — Sat, 22 Dec 2012 21:14:40 +0000

As the National Constitution Center stages a major exhibition on Prohibition, Susan Lewis looks at the early 20th-century ban on alcohol and its consequences for American culture.

National Constitution Center Examines the Legacy of Prohibition

Susan Lewis — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 16:02:43 +0000

Although it did not explicitly ban drinking, the 18^th Amendment to the United States Constitution prohibited the manufacture, sale, or transportation of intoxicating liquors. Ratified in 1919, it took effect in 1920. By the time of its repeal, 13 years later in 1933, prohibition had triggered major changes in the American social, political and economic landscape. The National Constitution Center is now staging an exhibition about that era.

Notes On A Dry Country

Susan Lewis — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 21:05:11 +0000

As the National Constitution Center stages a major exhibition on Prohibition, WRTI's Susan Lewis looks at the early 20th-century ban on alcohol, and its consequences for American culture.

American Spirits: The Rise and Fall of Prohibition is at the National Constitution Center from October 19, 2012 to April 28, 2013.

Presidential Artifacts: A New Exhibition At The National Constitution Center

Timothy Churchill — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 20:37:43 +0000

The National Constitution Center in Philadelphia has on display 30 presidential artifacts from the 1700s to the present. WRTI's Timothy Churchill looks at a few choice items from past presidential campaigns as the current contest between President Barack Obama and former Governor Mitt Romney heats up. Information about the exhibition

Two Exhibitions at National Constitution Center Expose the REAL George Washington

Susan Lewis — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 15:01:10 +0000

As America's first president is considered through the material culture of two of his households - one at Mount Vernon and one in Philadelphia - WRTI's Susan Lewis looks at the man behind the myth. NEW VIEWS FROM MOUNT VERNON, and THE PRESIDENT'S HOUSE: THE UNTOLD STORY IN QUILTS run through September 5th at the Nat'l Constitution Center.

Phila Orch in Korea--Leah Stein Dance MILL TONES--ANCIENT ROME & AMERICA--Leah Partridge LA TRAVIATA

David Patrick Stearns, Jim Cotter and Susan Lewis — Sat, 01 May 2010 14:46:00 +0000

David Patrick Stearns reports from Korea on the first week of the Philadelphia Orchestra's 2010 Asia tour.

On May 1st and 2nd, 2010, the Leah Stein Dance Company performs Mill Tones, a site-specific work at Historic RittenhouseTown, the National Historic Landmark in Philadelphia's Fairmount Park. Jim Cotter speaks with Leah Stein.

Susan Lewis explores an exhibition at the National Constitution Center that highlights the influence of Ancient Rome on American culture.

Jim Cotter speaks with soprano Leah Partridge, who makes her Opera Company of Philadelphia debut as Violetta in May, 2010 performances of La Traviata.

National Constitution Center Exhibition Explores Influence of Ancient Rome on America

Susan Lewis — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 02:07:32 +0000

As America navigates the politics of 2010, an exhibition in Philadelphia explores the ways in which our government and culture have been shaped by an ancient civilization. On this week's News and Views, Susan Lewis explores the National Constitution Center's comparison of Ancient Rome and America. The exhibition runs through August 1st.

Jazz Legend Jimmy Heath--A Visit to Rome at the National Constitution Center--Maestro Valery Gergiev

Jim Cotter, Susan Lewis and David Patrick Stearns — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 18:07:00 +0000

Jim Cotter speaks with Jazz legend Jimmy Heath. His autobiography I Walked with Giants has just been published by Temple University Press.

Susan Lewis takes us to Rome. The latest exhibition at the National Constitution Center examines how the classical influence helped shape America.

David Patrick Sterns profiles Maestro Valery Gergiev. He conducts the Mariinsky Orchestra at the Kimmel Center on Monday, February 22nd.

Marcel Duchamp--American Swedish Historical Museum--Nat'l Constitution Center Exhibition

Jim Cotter and Susan Lewis and Jason Peifer — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 15:38:00 +0000

Jim Cotter speaks with Michael Taylor, the curator of a new Marcel Duchamp exhibition at the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

Jason Peifer explores Philadelphia's Swedish origins with a visit to the American Swedish Historical Museum.

Susan Lewis takes us to an exhibition at the National Constitution Center that explores the ways American architects are using recycled materials to address social issues.

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Pianist Christopher O'Riley--Hopewell Furnace--Napoleon Exhibition at National Constitution Center

Jim Cotter and Susan Lewis and Jason Peifer — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 16:42:00 +0000

We listen back to Jim Cotter's interview with pianist and broadcaster Christopher O'Riley. His latest CD will release on August 18th.

Jason Peifer explores Hopewell Furnace. The colonial era "iron plantation" - now a National Historic Landmark - recreates the business, technology, and lifestyle of America's nascent industrial age.

Susan Lewis explores the "French connection" between America and the Emperor of early 19th-century France in an exhibition on Napoleon at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia.