The National Liberty Museum celebrated its 14th annual Awards of Valor, presented by Your Local Chevrolet Dealers, on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019.
Harry Hairston of NBC10 served as the emcee. The keynote speakers included Philadelphia Mayor James Kenney, Philadelphia Fire Deputy Commissioner Craig Murphy, and Philadelphia Police Deputy Commissioner Joe Sullivan. Bill O’Flanagan, President/General Manager, Reedman Toll Auto World, presented the awards.
Photos of the event by Shira Yudkoff Photography,
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Congratulations to the 2019 Honorees! You can learn their stories by clicking on their name or team name below.
(alphabetically by department name)
Individual – Police Officer Shannon Sell
Bridgeport Borough Police Dept., Bridgeport, PA
Individual – Police Officer Ryan Allen
Hatboro Police Department, Hatboro, PA
Individual – Police Officer Josephine Murray
Lower Merion Police Department, Ardmore, PA
Team – K9 Ken Franklin and
Police Officer Nick Ianelli, National Park Service
Individual – Lieutenant Joseph Gardener
Philadelphia Fire Department, Engine 71/Ladder 28
Team –Police Officers Tramaine Montague and
Brandon Smith, Phila. Police Dept., 12th District
Team – Philadelphia Police Department, 16th District
Individual – Superintendent Chris Flanagan
Radnor Police Department, Radnor, PA
(alphabetically by department name)
Individual – Lieutenant Frank Boyle
Cheltenham EMS, Cheltenham Twp., PA
Individual – Police Officer Daniel Gallagher
Landsdale Police Department, Landsdale, PA
Team – Lower Merion Police Department, Ardmore, PA and Norristown Fire Department, Norristown, PA
Individual – Firefighter Joseph Rippert
Philadelphia Fire Department, Engine 35/D
Team – Police Officers Alyssa Ceravolo and
Jessica Morales, Phila. Police Dept., 6th District
Individual – Police Officer Michael Hanly
Ridley Park Police Department, Ridley Park, PA
Team – Upper Darby Police Department
Upper Darby, PA
Strength & Fragility Exhibition Now Open
Strength & Fragility: The Story of the NLM highlights the life of the Museum’s founder Irvin J. Borowsky, and how his belief in universal equality and liberty, as well as his passion for contemporary glass art, led to the creation of the National Liberty Museum. Strength & Fragility includes engaging archival material, stunning glass artwork, and immersive soundscapes. The centerpiece of the exhibition is a magnificent 9-foot-high glass canopy by Ulla Darni, entitled “The Peace Portal.” It features a custom sound bath experience, Seeds of Love, written and produced by Philadelphia-based sound artist Luna Maye, in collaboration with composer Alfiya Glow.
You'll find complete information here.
Art that acts as Social Commentary
The Graphic Content exhibition features graphic-centered artworks that take inspiration from counterculture tradition and give voice to those outside the mainstream. It features works that embody the artists' personal reflections on the current social and political climate.The exhibition is on view through November 7, 2021
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The artform of cartooning celebrates diversity, liberty, and inclusion
As a companion piece to the Graphic Content Exhibition, the NLM has brought back select pieces from Caretoons, a popular annual exhibition/competition that ran from 2005-2010. Through drawings submitted by children, as well as amateur and professional artists from around the world, the images in Caretoons grapple with contemporary issues through the approachable lens of cartoons and graphic art.Click here to learn more and purchase your Museum tickets.
An exhibition celebrating NLM Award Winners
Since the NLM’s founding, a major component of our work has been our series of annual awards programs honoring the everyday heroes who live among us. This exhibition celebrates teachers, students, police officers, firefighters & first-responders, and healthcare professionals who have demonstrated extraordinary courage and made a difference in the lives of others.
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Programs for Kids & Families
The NLM offers a full calendar of virtual and on-site programs for kids and their families. We invite you to join us as we explore the themes of respect, taking action and spreading liberty to all. Check out our exciting list of summer events.Special Thanks to the Satell Institute for sponsoring
these FREE summer workshops: Click here for dates and times.
-Beyond Wakanda: Black Superheroes from Comics to Real Life (for Kids 8-12), A FOUR-DAY workshop.
-Tik Tok Liberty (for teens), A FOUR-DAY workshop over a four week period.
-The Power of Art: Express Yourself (Teens age 14-18), A TWO-DAY workshop.
Events at NLM
The NLM hosts a robust calendar of programs and events for adults, from thought-provoking panel discussions to fun and engaging tours and workshops.To see what's happening this summer, click here.
For special evening adult programs, visit NLM@Night.
Virtual Guided Group Tours now available
Here's a great way to enjoy the NLM. Our staff will lead you on a virtual tour of the Museum, as they explain our history, our mission, and our special exhibitions. We offer a range of virtual guided tour themes or we can customize a tour specifically for your group.You'll find complete information here.
Support the Next Generation of Heroes
Each school year, we send NLM educators directly into Philadelphia’s most underserved schools to teach students critical leadership skills, such as courage, integrity, responsibility, respect, and most important, empathy. We show them that they have the power through their First Amendment Rights to use these skills to make positive changes in their school and community.Help us continue to bring this program to as many students as possible.
Click here to donate now.
Police officers, firefighters, and other emergency responders are honored
The National Liberty Museum celebrated its 15th annual Awards of Valor, presented by Your Local Chevrolet Dealers, via a virtual ceremony on Tuesday, December 8, 2020. The event included several notable keynote speakers and was attended by the honorees, their families and colleagues,Learn more here about their impressive and inspirational stories.
NLM Honors Medical Professionals
The National Liberty Museum is proud to host its annual Healthcare Heroes Awards, presented by Teva Pharmaceuticals. This international awards program recognizes inspirational heroes in healthcare research and treatment whose accomplishments have profoundly benefited their patients, their field, and the global community.The 2020 Awards Ceremony was held virtually on December 3.
Click here to learn about the honorees.
NLM honors 14 inspiring students from across the country
The National Liberty Museum celebrated its 20th annual TD Bank Young Heroes Awards with a Virtual Awards Ceremony on Saturday, September 12. The ceremony honored 14 inspiring students, ages 18 and younger, who identified an area where liberty was lacking and took action to make positive change in their local schools or communities.Learn about these amazing young people here.
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