TOUR: Religion, History, and the Nation's Founding in Philadelphia

Join us in person for a fascinating tour exploring how religion influenced the history and founding of the nation right here in Philadelphia. Why is the history of religion in Philadelphia important to understanding the nation’s 250th anniversary? Join the Dialogue Institute at Temple University for a two-hour walking tour highlighting the religious diversity of early Philadelphia and its impact on the nation’s founding commitments to religious freedom. The tour will touch on the histories of Protestants, Catholics, Jews, Freethinkers, Muslims, Deists, and others who were present during the founding era. It also explores historic episodes of conflict and cooperation, and considers the varied and uneven experiences of religious freedom among the city's minority groups. This tour is primarily for attendees of the Organization of American Historians conference, but is open to all. Space is limited!

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Host or Publisher The Dialogue Institute / Journal of Ecumenical Studies