Spain and the Birth of American Democracy

This symposium about Spain’s contributions to the American Revolution will be held Friday, September 19 in the afternoon and all day on Saturday, September 20, 2025, in DAR Constitution Hall. All events including academic lectures, panel discussions, and other activities will be free and open to the public with pre-registration required. More details will be updated on this page and at www.dar.org and www.queensofiaspanishinstitute.org later in the summer.

The symposium is presented by the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), the Queen Sofía Spanish Institute (QSSI), and the Fundación Ramón Areces (FRA) with support from the Cultural Office of the Embassy of Spain in the United States. This will be the second symposium in QSSI’s America&Spain250 initiative and a cornerstone event of DAR’s America250 programming to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding.

Quick Facts:

• Friday, September 19 from 4:30 pm - 8:30 pm

• Saturday, September 20 from 10 am - 8:00 pm

• This is a two day event. You will only need to register once for both days and will need proof of registration for entering the building.

• The event will consist of speakers, panels, and booths of different history and cultural organizations.

• Events will be held in DAR Constitution Hall.

• Full security check will be in progress.

Host or Publisher Daughters of the American Revolution