# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Chris Gibson in Conversation: The Spirit of Philadelphia—A Call to Recover the Founding Principles
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 04 Jan, 2026 at 02:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Join author Chris Gibson—U.S. Army officer, former U.S. Representative, and retired Siena University President—for a conversation on key concepts from his book The Spirit of Philadelphia—A Call to Recover the Founding Principles. 

Topics will include:

Has the United States strayed from its founding principles?

Is voting still important? 

Erica Smitka, Executive Director of the League of Women Voters of New York State, will interview Mr. Gibson and moderate audience questions.

This event is hosted by the Leagues of Women Voters of Rensselaer County and Albany County. 

Free, Registration Recommended
Please register: https://tinyurl.com/GibsonFoundingPrinciples

For questions, contact Joan Rogers or MaryKate Owens at lwvac@lwvalbany.org or 518-545-4860.

Attendees are also invited to tour the interactive Smithsonian exhibit Voices and Votes before or after the program, exploring the history of participatory democracy.

Learn more: https://nysm.nysed.gov/programs/chris-gibson-the-spirit-of-philadelphia
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/albany/chris-gibson-in-conversation-the-spirit-of-philadelphia—a-call-to-recover-the-founding-principles/200029415765835
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 8

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Albany
- **state**: NY
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 222 Madison Avenue, Albany, NY, United States, New York 12019
- **lat**: 42.64769
- **long**: -73.75951
- **full address**: 222 Madison Avenue, Albany, NY, United States, New York 12019

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Chris Gibson in Conversation: The Spirit of Philadelphia—A Call to Recover the Founding Principles being held?
  - **A:** Chris Gibson in Conversation: The Spirit of Philadelphia—A Call to Recover the Founding Principles takes place on Sun, 04 Jan, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Sun, 04 Jan, 2026 at 02:00 pm at 222 Madison Avenue, Albany, NY, United States, New York 12019.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Chris Gibson in Conversation: The Spirit of Philadelphia—A Call to Recover the Founding Principles?
  - **A:** Chris Gibson in Conversation: The Spirit of Philadelphia—A Call to Recover the Founding Principles is organized by New York State Museum.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Chris Gibson in Conversation: The Spirit of Philadelphia—A Call to Recover the Founding Principles is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Albany, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Chris Gibson in Conversation: The Spirit of Philadelphia—A Call to Recover the Founding Principles sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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