An immersive museum that explores the impact of the Bible on individuals throughout American history.
The Faith and Liberty Discovery Center offers a unique lens from which to understand the history of Philadelphia and the nation — faith. Among America’s essential founding documents, the Bible is a significant cultural force that has inspired, influenced, and informed the American ideal of liberty, and continues to shape our national identity as a free people.
Celebrating National Author’s Day with the “Bay Psalm Book” - America’s first printed book, published in 1640, made possible by countless writers who contributed. 📖 🇺🇸
Today, there are approximately 11 copies remaining. One of these copies was auctioned in New York for a staggering $14.2 million, highlighting its immense cultural and historical significance.
This month we had the privilege of hosting Professor Steele Brand from Cairn University for an inspiring presentation to kick off this season’s Scholar Lecture Series. History came to life as we dove into the world of political leadership and explored insights on St. Patrick’s lasting impact on society.
Embracing love 🤍 Uncover Jillian’s take on love, and how her concept of family inspired the creation of her mural. She reminds us that “showing somebody a tiny amount of kindness can turn their life around, and change it for the better”.
Join us in celebrating the beauty of love and kindness in Jillian’s mural THIS Saturday, October 14th 🏙️
Presenting unity 🌎 Listen to Luke’s interpretation of unity and how he created a masterpiece that represents “joining together with others to build something that’s bigger than yourself”.
Experience the power of togetherness and join us for the unveiling of Luke’s mural THIS Saturday, October 14th 🤝
Bringing hope to life 🕊️ Step inside Emma’s creative process and explore the inner workings behind her mural. Drawing inspiration from the Constitution and the idea of a “living document”, Emma finds a unique way to embody the spirit of hope.
To see the reveal of Emma’s completed vision of “Hope”, join us at Faith and Liberty Day, THIS Saturday, October 14th 💫
Next up: Justice ⚖️ This episode features art students, Kylie and Clare, who share their perspectives on the concept of justice and how it fueled the creation of their murals.
Don’t miss the chance to witness the unveiling of “Justice” by Kylie and Clare at Faith and Liberty Day on Saturday, October 14th 🤗
Featuring liberty 🌟 Our next episode includes art students, Deanna and Jasmine, who take us behind the scenes, revealing why they chose liberty, what it means to them, and the inspirations behind their unique concepts.
Join us for the grand unveiling of Deanna and Jasmine’s murals on Saturday, October 14th to experience their creative visions come to life 👩🎨🖼️
Lights, camera, action 🎬 Discover which core value - faith, liberty, justice, hope, unity, or love - each of the artists from Cairn University and Holy Family University chose to showcase in their murals in our interview series. In this episode, Julia and Douglas reveal their inspirations and the artistic concepts behind their murals.
To see “Faith” come to life in Julia and Douglas’ completed murals, join us at Faith and Liberty Day on Saturday, October 14th! You won’t want to miss it 🤩🖌️
The unveiling of the Illuminations Artist Showcase is just around the corner! Cayla Belser, a professor from Cairn University, shares her passion for this project and the work of her students in the first part of our interview series. We are happy to announce that this program has expanded to not only include Cairn University, but also Holy Family University. Join us on Saturday, October 14th for the unveiling of the murals, a part of our American Values Exhibit!
Stay tuned for our artist interviews 👀🎨
Join us for an unforgettable day celebrating faith, liberty, and American values on Faith and Liberty Day ✨ 🇺🇸 Meet and greet William Penn, witness the Faith and Liberty Day proclamation presentation, and experience our American Values Art Exhibit unveiling!
You’ll even have the chance to indulge in free ice cream sundaes and snag some FLDC giveaways (while supplies last). Plus, don’t miss the chance to get a free tour of the Faith and Liberty Discovery Center!
Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 14th 🗓️ Festivities begin at 11am!
Embark on your journey of self-discovery as you enter through our 180-degree Welcome Gallery. Here you’ll have the opportunity to hear from a diverse group of individuals and get a glimpse of how the six core values the FLDC is built upon have impacted their lives 🌟 🙏
Yesterday was the celebration of 234 years of justice! On September 24th, 1789, the Judiciary Act laid the foundation for our judicial system. Join us in commemorating its historic legacy and the pillars of justice it established 🇺🇸 🏛️ ⚖️
On the evening of September 11, 2001, President George W. Bush quoted Psalm 23:4 to a nation in shock:
"Tonight, I ask for your prayers for all those who grieve, for the children whose worlds have been shattered, for all whose sense of safety and security has been threatened. And I pray they will be comforted by a power greater than any of us, spoken through the ages in Psalm 23: 'Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for You are with me."
Today and every day we honor those who lost their lives and the heroes who tried to save them.
It was 55 years ago when César Chávez started his well-known 25-day fast on behalf of workers' rights. His nonviolent protests for farmworkers led many to compare him to the likes of Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr.
We commemorate him, and many other Changemakers, who have made an impact in our nation's history.
Visit us today!
Today, we celebrate the 60th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech. Visit us today to learn more about how the Bible influenced his speech and his life.
Today's the day! Come to the Faith and Liberty Discovery Center for a chance to win Jordan Davis concert tickets and hang with Andie Summers and the 92.5 XTU Crew. Random ticket drawing is at 1pm!
Ready for a brand new event this weekend with a musical twist? Come to the Faith and Liberty Discovery Center this Saturday, August 19th for your chance to score a pair of tickets to see country music sensation, Jordan Davis, and hang with Andie Summers and the 92.5 XTU Crew.
Did you know that our City of Brotherly Love used to be the capital of the United States!? This week marks 233 years since Philadelphia became the temporary capital of our nation, 10 years before moving down 95 to Washington D.C.!
💡 Immerse yourself in the rich history of Philadelphia during your next visit to the Faith and Liberty Discovery Center!
💡 that the first English-Language Bible to be published in our nation was done so right here in Philadelphia by printer, Robert Aitken? We're lucky enough to have it featured at the FLDC!
Discover more firsts when you plan your next visit to the Faith and Liberty Discovery Center at www.faithandliberty.org
📍 Visit Philly’s Award-Winning Museum– Plan your visit to the FLDC, and explore America's story from the beginning!
🗓️ Monday - Saturday, 10am - 5pm
Visit www.faithandliberty.org for tickets and information!
🇫🇷 Vive la liberté! , July 14, 1789, the people of France stormed the Bastille, a fortress and prison in Paris, as a symbol of their fight against monarchy and oppression. Bastille Day commemorates the spirit of freedom and liberty that ignited the French Revolution sparking a period of radical political and social change!
💡Discover similar stories of the pursuit of freedom and liberty at FLDC! Plan your visit today at www.faithandliberty.org
💡 📖 Calling all bookworms: Check out our summer reading list! Follow along each week as we feature a new book from the FLDC gift shop— many of which were penned by featured and scholars from our team of historians and religious experts.
Take your copy home from our !
🔔 Yesterday, July 8, marked the day Philadelphia became home to the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence in 1776– right at the Liberty Bell, steps away from the FLDC!
Plan your next visit & explore the stories that shaped our nation: www.faithandliberty.org
Last weekend, we celebrated faith, liberty, and the birth of our nation 🇺🇸! We hope everyone who joined the celebration had an amazing July 4th Weekend— here’s a quick recap of ours!
Today, we're celebrating with Free Museum Day c/o Wawa Welcome America! Come explore the story that sparked our nation's independence– we're here until 5!
Today, some very special visitors stopped by the FLDC and toured our galleries as part of their visit to the city for Philadelhia's July 4th festivities! We're honored to have hosted Miss Philadelphia Scholarship Organization, Miss Pennsylvania, Miss Philadelphia's Teen, & Miss Pennsylvania's Teen– Jacqueline Means, Miranda Moore, Eva Delricci, and Lizzie Shacklett.
Only a few more hours until begins! Swipe for our weekend schedule + lineup:
💡 7/1 Open 10am to 5pm
💡 7/2 Gospel on Independence* (6pm)
💡 7/3 Parables of Jesus (11am) + Open 10am to 5pm
💡 7/4 Free Museum Day (10am to 5pm)
It’s never too late to plan your visit to the FLDC! Stop by or plan ahead at www.faithandliberty.org
*Limited tickets for reserve seating at Gospel on Independence are available when you tour the FLDC today and tomorrow
WE'RE HIRING! The FLDC is looking for a passionate, customer service professional to join our Visitor Experience Team. As a Visitor Experience Assistant, you will ensure that our guests enjoy their time at the FLDC from beginning to end, helping them explore the relationship between faith and liberty in America.
If you love American History, love Philadelphia, and love bringing people of all backgrounds together, this is the team for you!
For more information or to apply, visit: https://bit.ly/3CUriAG
Get in! We’re headed to the FLDC for FREE MUSEUM DAY on July 4th!
We’re excited to be able to offer FREE access as a part of Wawa Welcome America's Free Museum Days.
Come explore the precursor of our nation’s independence!
Yesterday was Hellen Keller’s birthday! Let’s celebrate with some trivia:
Q: What book did Hellen Keller read and re-read the most?
A: 📖 The Bible! In her autobiography, Midstream, Hellen said “The [book] I have read most is the Bible. I have read and reread it until in many parts the pages have faded out—I mean, my fingers have rubbed off the dots, and I must supply whole verses from memory, especially the Psalms, the Prophets, and the Gospels.”
💡 We’re lucky to have her exact Bible on display right here at the Faith and Liberty Discovery Center!
🎵 This Sunday, get ready to be moved and uplifted! In collaboration with Wawa Welcome America and The Kimmel Cultural Campus, we’re proud to be a sponsoring partner of Gospel on Independence— a tribute to the 160th Anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation hosted by Philly’s own, Patty jackson - WDAS FM.
Join us at Independence National Historic Park for an unforgettable performance by the Welcome America Mass Choir, led by the talented Austin Woodlin and Zak Williams and featuring the incredible Six Singing Sista's Ensemble, the Soulful Philly Remembers Choir, and special appearances by Treena Ferebee and the Generations.
Limited reserve seating is available with a ticket on a first-come, first-served basis. Stop by the FLDC this week to receive a free event ticket with your visit! Lawn seating will also be available, so we encourage you to bring a blanket or lawn chair!
🗓️ When: Sunday, 07/02, 6pm
📍 Where: 599 Market Street, 19106
For more information, visit https://bit.ly/3WZSojc!
What's the Faith and Liberty Discovery Center, you ask? Come see for yourself for FREE on July 4th!
Many thanks to Wawa Welcome America for making Free Museum Days possible!
"Sojourner Truth would understand that Juneteenth isn’t as much a holiday as it is an annual reminder that the job isn’t finished, the journey not complete."
marks the day in 1865 when enslaved people in Galveston, Texas learned from the Union Army they had been liberated– two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation was originally signed!
It was not until recently (2 years ago to be exact) that Juneteenth came to be recognized as a federal holiday, and many still don't know the meaning or context behind today's importance. In an op-ed by FLDC Scholar, Dr. Nancy Koester– an American religious historian and expert on how 19th-century women helped spur faith-inspired social reforms– she explores "Juneteenth in Context: The Journey of Sojourner Truth." Click to read: https://bit.ly/3CAOp39
This Monday, join us for a Juneteenth celebration at the Liberation Rising: Juneteenth Block Party at the African American Museum in Philadelphia located at 7th and Arch! Stop by our booth where we'll be giving away goodies and free FLDC admission cards for July 4th!
Yesterday would’ve been Harriet Beecher Stowe’s 212th birthday. Happy Belated Birthday, Harriet!
Harriet Beecher Stowe, a featured FLDC , was an author and abolitionist best known for — her controversial anti-slavery novel that positions slavery as a sin.
Immerse yourself in her and her family's story when you explore the interactive Liberty Gallery!
🔗 Plan your visit at www.faithandliberty.org
🇺🇸 Happy Flag Day!
Today marks 246 years since the commemoration of the American Flag– one of the most recognized symbols of liberty, justice, hope, and unity!
🇺🇸 The Fourth of July is right around the corner, and it only seems right to celebrate American Independence in its birthplace— Philadelphia (we may be a bit biased)!
📜 In 1776, the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence right across from where the FLDC is located at 5th and Market. You can actually still feel the excitement of this monumental moment in history on every inch of Independence Mall!
Click to add the FLDC to your itinerary and explore the story that led our Founding Fathers to this defining moment: www.faithandliberty.org
We're sending our deepest condolences to the family of Peter Saylor, one of our city's most distinguished architects. He played an instrumental role in the construction of the FLDC, and his spirit will continue to live on through his family, Philadelphia's architecture, and the many people he's impacted.
👭 Meet us in the Unity Tunnel for ! You never know who you might connect with.
The Unity Tunnel analyzes everything you’ve collected with your FLDC Lamp during your tour. Discover what values inspire you, but most importantly— don’t forget to follow your light trail! It will guide you to others in the tunnel who resonate with those same values.
For tickets & group rates, visit www.faithandliberty.org 🔗
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This month we had the privilege of hosting Professor Steele Brand from Cairn University for an inspiring presentation to kick off this season’s Scholar Lecture Series. History came to life as we dove into the world of political leadership and explored insights on St. Patrick’s lasting impact on society.
Embracing love 🤍 Uncover Jillian’s take on love, and how her concept of family inspired the creation of her mural. She reminds us that “showing somebody a tiny amount of kindness can turn their life around, and change it for the better”. Join us in celebrating the beauty of love and kindness in Jillian’s mural THIS Saturday, October 14th 🏙️ #faithandliberty #phillyart #cairnartists #holyfamilyart #phillyartists #love
Presenting unity 🌎 Listen to Luke’s interpretation of unity and how he created a masterpiece that represents “joining together with others to build something that’s bigger than yourself”. Experience the power of togetherness and join us for the unveiling of Luke’s mural THIS Saturday, October 14th 🤝 #faithandliberty #phillyartist #cairnartists #holyfamilyart #unity
Bringing hope to life 🕊️ Step inside Emma’s creative process and explore the inner workings behind her mural. Drawing inspiration from the Constitution and the idea of a “living document”, Emma finds a unique way to embody the spirit of hope. To see the reveal of Emma’s completed vision of “Hope”, join us at Faith and Liberty Day, THIS Saturday, October 14th 💫 #faithandliberty #phillyartist #cairnartists #holyfamilyart #phillyartists #hope
Next up: Justice ⚖️ This episode features art students, Kylie and Clare, who share their perspectives on the concept of justice and how it fueled the creation of their murals. Don’t miss the chance to witness the unveiling of “Justice” by Kylie and Clare at Faith and Liberty Day on Saturday, October 14th 🤗 #faithandliberty #phillyartist #cairnartists #holyfamilyart #phillyartist #justice
Featuring liberty 🌟 Our next episode includes art students, Deanna and Jasmine, who take us behind the scenes, revealing why they chose liberty, what it means to them, and the inspirations behind their unique concepts. Join us for the grand unveiling of Deanna and Jasmine’s murals on Saturday, October 14th to experience their creative visions come to life 👩🎨🖼️
Lights, camera, action 🎬 Discover which core value - faith, liberty, justice, hope, unity, or love - each of the artists from Cairn University and Holy Family University chose to showcase in their murals in our interview series. In this episode, Julia and Douglas reveal their inspirations and the artistic concepts behind their murals. To see “Faith” come to life in Julia and Douglas’ completed murals, join us at Faith and Liberty Day on Saturday, October 14th! You won’t want to miss it 🤩🖌️
The unveiling of the Illuminations Artist Showcase is just around the corner! Cayla Belser, a professor from Cairn University, shares her passion for this project and the work of her students in the first part of our interview series. We are happy to announce that this program has expanded to not only include Cairn University, but also Holy Family University. Join us on Saturday, October 14th for the unveiling of the murals, a part of our American Values Exhibit! Stay tuned for our artist interviews 👀🎨
Embark on your journey of self-discovery as you enter through our 180-degree Welcome Gallery. Here you’ll have the opportunity to hear from a diverse group of individuals and get a glimpse of how the six core values the FLDC is built upon have impacted their lives 🌟 🙏 #FaithandLiberty #FLDC #VisitPhilly #PhiladelphiaMuseums #Philadelphia
Today, we celebrate the 60th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech. Visit us today to learn more about how the Bible influenced his speech and his life.
There is a reason the Faith & Liberty Discovery Center is not called the Faith & Liberty Answer Center. American Bible Society President and CEO Roy Peterson explains:
Marsha Brown Woodard, the director of supervised ministries at Palmer Theological Seminary, has served on the Faith and Liberty Discovery Center teams. Here she shares her excitement at the attraction’s inclusion of not just Founding Fathers but of Founding People whose stories are not always heard.
Jim Cuorato, President and CEO of the Independence Visitor Center, spoke to the global appeal of the Faith & Liberty Discovery Center at our press event. Thanks for your support Jim, we’re thrilled to be your neighbor.
The Faith and Liberty Discovery Center offers a unique lens from which to understand the history of Philadelphia and the nation — faith. Among America’s essential founding documents, the Bible is a significant organizing cultural force that has inspired, influenced, and informed the American ideal of liberty and continues to shape our national identity as a free people. Faith and Liberty Discovery Center will be one of Philadelphia's most immersive and interactive experiences coming to Independence Mall. Projected Opening 2021
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