THE FOUNDER'S CONSTITUTION
2026-03-09 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Denver) | West Custer County Library Community Room, 209 Main St, Westcliffe, CO, United States
The Founders’ Constitution is a collection of debates among the American Founders over framing, ratifying, and interpreting the United States Constitution of 1787.

What? The West Custer County Public Library will sponsor a free, non-partisan, educational discussion of these debates, integrating adult learners of all ages, Custer County High School students, and home school students grades 9-12.

Why? To get a better understanding of what the American Founders agreed about in supporting the Constitution, but also why they often disagreed.

Younger learners can expect an extra-curricular college prep project unlike any today in Colorado. High school and home school students will receive a transcript for their studies, and if they do well, a letter of recommendation for any college or university to which they apply.

How? Participants will read an average of fifty pages per week from The Founders Constitution. The approach is Socratic.

Who? This project is open and cost-free to any motivated high school students, grades 9-12, and adult learners of any age. The discussion leader will be Professor Karl Walling, a semi-retired, well-published scholar who has held many research and teaching appointments at several universities and colleges, including the Program in Constitutional Government at Harvard University.

When and where? Beginning on 6 October 2025 participants will meet once per week on Mondays, 4:00-6:00 PM, for a seminar discussion of the assigned reading. Breaks will coincide with the Custer County High School schedule. Registration is required. Please register once, it is not necessary to register for every class.
