- Free Admission for Events
All Events will be held at Meridian City Hall,
33 E. Broadway Ave., Meridian, ID,
Rooms A & B
Doors Open Thursday and Friday at 6:00 pm
Times/Dates/Activities subject to change.
2026 Schedule of Events
Thursday: September 17th, 2026
EVENT: Proclamation Reading & Bell Ringing
TIME: 2:00 pm
SPEAKER: Mayor, Robert Simison,
Jan DeBruhl Phillips, Meridian Chapter,
Daughters of the American Revolution
LOCATION: Meridian City Hall-Front Steps
Thursday: September 17th, 2026
EVENT: An Evening with Mr. Constitution
TIME: 6:30 pm
SPEAKER: Douglas V. Gibbs
"Mr. Constitution"
DETAILS: Join Douglas V. Gibbs for an intimate Meet and Greet and Open Dialogue. This is your opportunity to engage directly with “Mr. Constitution” and get answers to your most pressing questions about the U. S. Constitution. No topic is off-limits in this candid, interactive evening.
LOCATION: Meridian City Hall
Friday: September 18th, 2026
EVENT: Presentation
TIME: 6:30 pm
SPEAKER: Douglas V. Gibbs
SUBJECT: "The Constitution Unpacked: A Seminar with Mr. Constitution"
DETAILS: Experience a comprehensive seminar-style class led by Douglas V. Gibbs. This session will explore the most common constitutional questions, including the Separation of Powers, the Bill of Rights and the transformative impact of the Progressive Era of 1913. Bring your pens and notepads for this educational deep dive. Complimentary pocket Constitutions will be provided.
LOCATION: Meridian City Hall
Saturday: September 20th, 2025
EVENT: Presentation
TIME: Doors Open - 11:00 am
SPEAKER: Douglas V. Gibb
SUBJECT: "Foundations of Freedom: From Declaration to Republic"
DETAILS: The afternoon begins with a powerful reading of the Declaration of Independence, followed by Douglas V. Gibbs revealing the important language that was removed before its approval. Journey through history as “Mr. Constitution” explains how our Constitution came into existence, why the Founding Fathers rejected Democracy and Utopianism (socialism) and discover the essential keys to maintaining a successful Constitutional Republic.
LOCATION: Meridian City Hall