“IT’S A REPUBLIC,
IF YOU CAN KEEP IT…”
-Benjamin Franklin
U.S. Constitution Week is observed annually September 17-23 in honor of the original signing of the U.S. Constitution on September 17, 1787, during the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was ratified in 1788 and operationalized in 1789. As the world’s longest surviving written charter of government, the first three words, “We the People,” underscore the fact that the United States federal government was purposefully designed to ensure that it served its citizens – not the other way around.
2025 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
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Downtown Windsor - Window Display Contest
Hosted by Windsor Downtown Alliance
Visit the WDA website at https://windsordda.com/events for more information.
K-12 U.S. Constitution Week Contest
Visit the https://www.nococonstitutionweek.org/contest for more information.
Flags on Main Street/Town Proclamations
Many thanks to the Town of Windsor for displaying flags on Main Street through U.S. Constitution Week, September 17-23. Additionally, thanks to the Town of Windsor, the Town of Severance and the Town of Gilcrest for making official proclamations announcing U.S. Constitution Week. Find the Town of Windsor Proclamation here. Find the Town of Severance Proclamation here. Find the Town of Gilcrest Proclamation here.
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Saturday, September 13, 2025
ALA Constitution Week Celebration
Hosted by American Legacy Academy
Cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. In lieu of this event, the community is invited to attend the 5th Annual Blessings of Liberty event on Saturday, September 20, from 5-8 p.m. at Severance High School. Sandwiches, sides and non-alcoholic drinks provided. Tickets available here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/5th-annual-blessings-of-liberty-event-tickets-1633075004299?aff=eivtefrnd&utm-campaign=social%2Cemail&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-source=strongmail&utm-term=listing
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Monday, September 15, 2025
Re-readings of Town Proclamations Announcing Constitution Week
On Monday, September 8, the Town of Windsor board made an official proclamation announcing Constitution Week. On Tuesday, September 9, the Town of Severance council did the same. Check back for more information on re-readings of town proclamations which will be informal in nature.
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Tuesday, September 16, 2025
National Voting Day
National Voter Registration Day
Time: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Location: Windsor Community Recreation Center; Open house for voter registration (Weld County citizens); Speaker: Weld County Clerk’s Office official; open to the public; no preregistration required.
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Wednesday, September 17, 2025
U.S. Constitution Day
The U.S. Constitution was signed on September 17, 1787, at the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia.
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Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Day of Prayer
10 a.m. Zoom prayer meeting ended
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Thursday, September 18, 2025
“We the People: Understanding the U.S. Constitution” Panel Discussion
Time: 5:30-7 p.m. | Location: Severance Library
Join a panel of community members as they discuss what our nation’s founding documents means to them and how their principles have shaped important court decisions and impacted our daily lives. This event is designed for teens and adults.
REGISTER HERE: https://clearview.libnet.info/event/14170454
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Friday, September 19, 2025
Story Time at the School House
Time: 10-10:30 a.m. and 11-11:30 a.m. | Location: Town of Windsor History Museum (School House), 100 N 5th St, Windsor, CO 80550 | Presented by Clearview Library
Join us for a special story time at the historic Town of Windsor School House as we celebrate Constitution Week 2025 with our Town partners. Back to back story times, followed by a craft. For ages 0-5 and 3-8.
Registration is required. Please register each child separately who will be attending the program, using the child's first and last name.
Photographs taken during library events may be used for Clearview Library District publicity. If you would like to opt out, please let the photographer know at the time the picture is being taken.
Please contact Nancy at nancy@clearviewlibrary.org for more information.
REGISTER HERE: https://clearview.libnet.info/event/14212026 and https://clearview.libnet.info/event/14211988
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Friday, September 19, 2025
Constitution Week Veterans Day: “The Constitution and the Warrior”
Army-Navy war stories from the Vietnam era and patriotic songs
Time: 2-5 p.m. | Location: Windsor Community Recreation Center; open to the public; no preregistration required.
Order of Presentations
2:00 PM Call to Order
2:05 -2:10 Posting of Colors
2:10-2:15 "National Anthem," sung by Kevin Lundberg
2:15-2:25 Introductions to Event
2:25-2:50 Patriotic Songs by Church Choir
2:50-3:00 Introductions to the Oath
3:00-3:30 BGen Arthur Dillon, U.S. Army (Ret)
3:30-3:45 Intermission
3:45-4:30 CAPT Laddie Coburn, U.S. Navy (Ret)
4:30-4:45 Questions from the Audience
4:45-5:00 Upcoming Events / Closing Remarks
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Saturday, September 20, 2025
5th Annual Blessings of Liberty Event: “The Relevancy of the Constitution”
Time: 5-8 p.m. | Location: Severance High School; open to the public
Presentation by Constituting America, Community Sing-Along, and more…
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Sunday, September 21, 2025
Flag Retirement Ceremony and Hamburger BBQ
Hosted by BSA Troop 88 and Troop 888
Time: 5-6:30 p.m. Fundraising Hamburger BBQ (donations accepted); 6:45 Flag Retirement Ceremony; Location: American Legion 109; 624 Ash Street, Windsor, CO; open to the public; register here: https://forms.gle/gq8ujoQithY6mHfy7
Join Windsor's Scouting America Troop 88 and Troop 888 for a fundraising dinner of grilled hamburgers from 5:00-6:30pm followed by a flag retirement ceremony at 6:45pm. This is a dignified and solemn ceremony where flags that are no longer fit for display are disposed of by burning in fire. If you have never experienced a flag retirement, it is a solemn affair that offers reflection and respect for our flag and the history, ideals and values it represents. Scouts are one of only a few groups that are allowed to conduct flag retirements.