Liberty in Context: The American Story at 250

Schedule

Thu Apr 23 2026 at 07:30 pm to 09:00 pm

UTC-04:00

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Frederick Community College • Visual & Performing Arts Center | Frederick, MD

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Expanding and Contracting Understandings of Justice
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LIBERTY IN CONTEXT: THE AMERICAN STORY AT 250

Commemorate America's 250th anniversary with Hood College and Frederick Community College. Join us throughout the year for a series of free discussions, presentations and cultural events led by faculty experts, who will examine unique chapters of American history. Learn about the struggles for freedom, equality and representation faced by remarkable citizens past and present, as we celebrate what it means to be American.

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APRIL 23 • 7:30 PM

EXPANDING AND CONTRACTING UNDERSTANDINGS OF JUSTICE

Join us for an engaging panel discussion featuring Aaron Clayton, Lauren Lippiello, Shemica Sheppard, Stephen Haimowitz, and moderated by Brian Stipelman on the topic of American’s Past and Future Possibilities.

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REGISTRATION INFORMATION

  • Tickets are free of charge.
  • Open seating in the Studio Theater located inside the Visual & Performing Arts Center at the College.
  • Invite family & friends to attend with you!
  • Visit frederick.edu/Maps for maps & directions to the College

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CONTACT US

If you have any questions or wish to learn more about the program at Frederick Community College, please contact Tabetha White, Arts Center Director, at [email protected], or call 301.624.2827. We look forward to seeing you there!

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Frederick Community College • Visual & Performing Arts Center, 7932 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick, United States

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