July 4th Was Just the Beginning
This year, we marked and continue to celebrate an extraordinary national milestone: America’s 250th anniversary. Across the country, concerts, parades, fireworks, and special events commemorated the bold words that announced the birth of a new nation, one dedicated to liberty. But July 4th was never meant
American Liberty at 250
With the nation preparing to celebrate our 250th anniversary, I find myself thinking often about what it means to celebrate liberty in this moment and in this city. Philadelphia is not simply the backdrop for America’s founding story; it is
In the Arena: Sports & Assembly
In the Arena: Sports & Assembly explores how sports have become one of the most powerful forms of collective gathering in American life. From packed stadiums and neighborhood bars to global broadcasts watched by millions, sports bring people together on a massive
Assembly, America’s 250th, and the Future of Free Assembly
Dear Friends, As we move closer to America’s 250th anniversary, the National Liberty Museum is continuing to explore one of our most essential, and often overlooked, freedoms: the freedom of assembly. Assembly is how people show up, organize, celebrate, protest, build community, and
How Assembly Shapes American Democracy
Americans Have Been Showing Up Since 1776 Showing Up Since 1776 is an immersive exhibition series that explores a simple but powerful idea: American democracy has always been shaped by people coming together. Rather than focusing only on leaders or major political events,
Showing Up for America’s 250th
As we look ahead to America’s 250th anniversary, Philadelphia will once again become a gathering place for the nation. That feels both historic and deeply relevant. Democracy has never been sustained from a distance. It depends on people showing up,
April 2026 Newsletter – A New Chapter at the Museum: The Forgotten Freedom Opens
It is my pleasure to share an exciting new moment in the life of our museum. We have officially opened The Forgotten Freedom: American Assembly at 250, our new exhibition series exploring the power, relevance, and enduring importance of assembly
March 2026 Newsletter – The Forgotten Freedom: American Assembly at 250
On March 5, we open The Forgotten Freedom: American Assembly at 250 with an evening preview reception at the Museum, and I truly cannot wait for you to see it! As we approach America's 250th birthday, many reflections will focus on
Call To Artists – Winter 2025 Exhibition
What is the power of a word? What role does language play in building a society that values freedom of thought? As a part of our Year of Free Speech, the National Liberty Museum (NLM) invites artists and creatives to explore
Meet the Featured Chefs of the 25th Annual Liberty Gala
Don’t miss your chance to experience a dining experience by some of Philadelphia’s best chefs! The 25th Annual Liberty Gala features a curated menu from: Nicholas Elmi, Lark, Landing Kitchen, Laurel Amanda Shulman & Alex Kemp, Her Place Supper Club,
