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
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
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
