Register for "Slavery and The Constitution"

October 9, 2025, 8:30 AM CT - 3:00 PM CT | Hosted by: The Civil War Museum | Kenosha, WI | Discussion Leader: Elizabeth Osborn

The most serious criticism of the United States Constitution is that it originated as a pro-slavery document. So what position on slavery is taken is the Constitution itself? Does he 3/5s Compromise, the Fugitive Slave clause, the delay on abolishing slave importation, and other provisions, evidence of pro-slavery exposure? Or are they necessary compromises designed to preserve the new Union until such a time as slavery could be abolished? We will examine the provision in the Constitution that focus on slavery, considering those who argue it is a pro-slavery document and those who do not.

This program will be conducted as aa conversation among peers, discussion, utilizing primary source documents as the only readings, and with the Discussion Leader facilitating the conversation, instead of lecturing or presenting. Registrants, therefore, are highly encouraged to read all the documents in advance and come ready with questions. Teachers will receive a Letter of Attendance at the conclusion of the seminar.

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"It gave me a better understanding of the Founders’ views. They saw that restricting religious liberty is not only wrong; it leads to animosity within society. This year, I will begin both my government class and my class on “Law and Modern Society” with George Washington’s Letter to the Hebrew Congregation at Newport." — Sean B.