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14TH ANNUAL
14TH ANNUAL
A Conversation
A Conversation
with the
with the
Constitution
A Seminar on Constitution Day
Constitution
A Seminar on Constitution Day
As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, join us as we explore the relationship between the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution.
Opening Question
Opening Question
How does the United States Constitution embody the philosophy and values of the Declaration of Independence?
Program
Program
Welcome & Introduction: Paul Martin, Charles Massiatte & Elizabeth Avelar
Opening Question: Charles Massiatte
Breakout Seminar: 45 minutes
Discussion & Review: 30 minutes
Final Remarks
Free & Open to All
Free & Open to All
In Person + Zoom
Students and adults welcome.
Thursday, September 17, 2026
Arrival & Refreshments: 5:30 PM
Seminar: 6:00 to 7:30 PM
Scottish Rite Cathedral
308 Avenue E, San Antonio, TX
If you plan to join us via Zoom, please let us know so we can expect you. Here ----> forms.gle/JCkqqF3uHFofLBeJA
Zoom Moderator - Cecilia Chapa Phillips
Zoom Moderator - Cecilia Chapa Phillips
A Zoom option will also be available for those unable to attend in person. The online conversation will be moderated by Cecilia Chapa Phillips, M.Ed., Co-Founder and Secretary/Treasurer of Democracy Café.
Cecilia is the wife and longtime collaborator of Dr. Christopher Phillips, co-founder of Democracy Café, who has served as a Network Fellow at Harvard University’s Edmond J. Safra Center for Ethics, a Senior Education Fellow at the National Constitution Center, and a recipient of the Distinguished American Leadership Award.
ZOOM ROOM INFO:
Topic: 2026 A CONVERSATION WITH THE CONSTITUTION
Time: Sep 17, 2026 05:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89160612030?pwd=TRuu80qAmpKvWaiiQEMK6AqcjNOa1K.1
Meeting chat link
https://us06web.zoom.us/launch/jc/89160612030
Meeting ID: 891 6061 2030
Passcode: 208115
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT
Scottish Rite Cathedral • Martin Capital Advisors • Gemini Ink • World Affairs Council
San Antonio Public Library Foundation • Mark Wittig • Democracy Café
PARKING:
We are also happy to share that the Scottish Rite Cathedral has graciously provided us with a special parking option for our guests.
Parking Information
Event parking is available at the First Presbyterian Church lot, 127 McCullough Avenue — FPC Lot.
Once you park, look for the posted QR code in the lot and scan it with your phone. Follow the parking payment prompts, and when you see the option to apply a promo or discount code, enter:
250TH
Please note: the third character is a zero — 0 — not the letter O.
Using that code will give you the special event parking rate of $5 for the evening.
The lot is near the Scottish Rite Cathedral, in the area of Avenue E, Fourth Street, and McCullough Avenue.
Street parking may also be available in the surrounding downtown area. If you choose street parking, please be sure to check posted signs, meter requirements, and applicable parking hours.
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