America's 250th Lecture Series at Lawshe

As part of the upcoming Semiquincentennial (250th) anniversary of the Signing of the Declaration of Independence, the Dakota County Historical Society is offering a 14-part presentation series that can be taken as a whole, or individual sections. Each program is designed to explore a different aspect of our government to show why, and how, it was set up that way and its impact on today. This series is presented by educator and historian, Frank Sachs.

October 16, 2025 - Article I – The Legislative Branch: Power of the Commerce Clause
Article 1 of the Constitution articulates the powers of the Legislature (Congress) and their ability to make the law, to define the Commerce power and the history behind terms like Habeas Corpus, Ex Post Facto laws and the power to tax.

Fees/RSVP: $10 per person, $5 for DCHS members, less with package deal!
Learn more and register here: https://www.dakotahistory.org/events/1046-america-s-250th-lecture-series-at-lawshe