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On September 17, 1787, the Founding Fathers signed the U.S. Constitution. Each year, on September 17, Americans celebrate Constitution Day and Citizenship Day. Constitution Day and Citizenship Day commemorate the formation and signing on September 17, 1787, of the Constitution and recognize all who, by coming of age or by naturalization, have become citizens. In addition, the week of September 17th is also recognized as Constitution Week. During this time, USCIS encourages Americans to reflect on the rights and responsibilities of citizenship and what it means to be a U.S. citizen.
Individuals interested in local naturalization ceremonies are encouraged to visit the Naturalization website for the United States District Court Western District of Virginia. The ceremonies are held in the courthouses of Abingdon, Charlottesville, Harrisonburg, Lynchburg and Roanoke. *Additional ceremonies are held at Red Hill Patrick Henry National Memorial, Museum of American Frontier Culture, Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest, and Monticello, home of Thomas Jefferson, primary author of the Declaration of Independence.
