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Spies, Traitors, & Saboteurs at the National Constitution Center

November 7, 2011 By Jeff Belonger

Spies, Traitors, & Saboteurs at the National Constitution Center

The National Constitution Center in Philadelphia always has awesome exhibits year round. Right now, you can catch Spies, Traitors, & Saboteurs : Fear and Freedom in America exhibit, which is created by the International Spy Museum. This exhibit talks about securing our nation without compromising our integrity.

The Spies, Traitors, and Saboteurs exhibit consists of artifacts, media footage, and interactive exhibits that will allow the visitor to uncover stories of espionage, treason and deception within the United States dating back to 1776. The exhibit brings insight into what we dealt with as a country back then, to what we are dealing with in real time now. And the exhibit ends January 8th, 2012, so don’t wait around.

Highlights of the Spies, Traitors, & Saboteurs Exhibit at the National Constitution Center

Timeline – When you first walk into the exhibit, there are a several time lines referring to specific events or subjects that took place during American History. These time-lines trace over 80 acts of terror that have taken place in the U.S. spanning from 1776 to present day time.
The KKK – A section devoted to the history of the KKK, where and how it originated, significant events, and displaying a few KKK robes.
Reporting Spies or Traitors in America – A section showing what would happen to those that were against America. Did you know that Lucile Ball was classified as a traitor? Find out more…
Terrorism – Throughout the exhibit, there are special sections sharing what took place in the U.S. when it came to terrorism against Americans. There are a few displays showing what was discovered after the World Trade Center or the Oklahoma City bombing.
The Mafia, White Supremacists, & other groups – There are little exhibits throughout Spies, Traitors, and Saboteurs giving detailed accounts of other groups that tried destroying America.
Visitor Polling Stations – Polls that are set up throughout the exhibits, allowing the visitor to express their opinions on specific topics throughout history regarding the United States. The polls even allow visitors to see what others selected in regards to the specific questions.

As a Philadelphia resident or someone visiting Philadelphia, there are so many things to do in Philadelphia, and any exhibit at the National Constitution Center is a treat. The Center has so much to share and if you are just visiting Philadelphia, it’s highly recommended that you at least do the ‘We the People’ exhibit.

Location

525 Arch St. in Philadelphia’s Independence National Historical Park

Hours

Mon – Fri 9:30 am – 5:00 pm

Saturdays 9:30 am – 6:00 pm

Sundays 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Phone

(215) 409-6700

Spies, Traitors, & Saboteurs at the National Constitution Center

Spies, Traitors, & Saboteurs at the National Constitution Center