Celebrating Constitution Week with Talbot250
The Talbot County Council issued a proclamation recognizing Constitution Week, joining communities across the nation in commemorating the 1787 signing of the United States Constitution. This proclamation affirms Talbot County’s commitment to civic education and engagement as we approach America’s 250th anniversary.
Each September, Americans commemorate Constitution Week — a time to honor the 1787 signing of the United States Constitution and reflect on the principles that continue to shape our nation. This year, Talbot250 is marking the week by sharing the voices of our own community leaders.
Commissioner Reflections
We invited members of the Talbot250 Commission to reflect on what the Constitution means to them. Their words remind us that the Constitution is not just a historic document — it is a living guide to our civic life today.
“As a retired middle school social studies teacher, my students read and reflected on the amendments in the Constitution as part of my lesson plans on Colonial America. My hope for the future is to encourage teachers to teach it — and for students, parents, adults and everyone to read it frequently.”
— Jerry Seiler"The United States Constitution is a unique document that truly created the United States of America and set this country on a path to describe how our Federal government would operate going forward. It identified some of our god-given rights that were first referred to in the Declaration of Independence and later codified in the Bill of Rights. It was an experiment in self-government which continues to this day.
On the last day of the Constitutional Convention in 1787, a woman asked Benjamin Franklin, 'What sort of government have you given us?' Franklin's response was, 'A republic, if you can keep it.' The United States Constitution set America on a path to become as President Abraham Lincoln said on December 1, 1862 in his Annual Message to Congress, while the Civil War was raging, 'the last best hope of earth.' Without a strong, moral, and prosperous America, the world is lost."
— Wesley Hagood"Reflecting on the meaning and impact of our Constitution in today’s world, we must also consider generations to come. It is vital, I believe, to ensure that the young people of today - the involved citizens and leaders of tomorrow - must understand that this document grants rights to the people and is also subject to interpretation. The rights established in the Articles and Amendments must be respected and guarded in order to be sustained and maintained."
— Cindy Orban"As an educational leader, it is imperative that our youth, the next generation, understand the basics of the Constitution : what it is, how it is relevant to them, the responsibilities of citizenship, and the importance of protecting freedom and justice."
— Sharon M. Pepukayi, Ed.D.
Join the Conversation
We’d love to hear your perspective too:
What does the Constitution mean to you?
How do you see its principles reflected in our community?
Send your reflections to talbot250@talbotcountymd.gov or share on social using #Talbot250.
How to Celebrate Constitution Week in Talbot County
Talbot250 is proud to support a variety of Constitution Week events across Talbot County. Here’s how you can join the celebration:
