# Event Details - **Event Name**: America at 250 Years | August 7-8 - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 07 Aug, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sun, 09 Aug, 2026 at 11:00 am - **Event Description**: Highlighting enduring classical liberal ideas that have underpinned economic freedom and social flourishing.About this EventThe 2026 Classical Liberals in the Carolinas Conference celebrates a pivotal moment in history with the theme “America at 250 Years”, marking both the nation’s semiquincentennial and the 250th anniversary of Adam Smith’s Wealth of Nations. This conference will explore how classical liberal principles have shaped and continue to influence American prosperity, liberty, and institutional frameworks from the founding era to the present. Drawing on the timeless insights of Smith — whose ideas on free markets, individual agency, and economic liberty revolutionized economic thought — the program will reflect on how these principles helped forge the United States and remain essential as we look ahead to the future.Participants will engage in rigorous discussions on the philosophical foundations of individual rights, limited government, and the rule of law, connecting America’s past to contemporary policy challenges and opportunities. By situating Smith’s legacy alongside the broader narrative of 250 years of American development, the conference aims to highlight enduring classical liberal ideas that have underpinned economic freedom and social flourishing. Attendees from academia, business, and public policy will explore how these ideals can guide future growth, civic engagement, and institutional reform in the Carolinas and beyond. More information on this conference can be found at:https://www.classicalliberals.org/2026-conferenceReserve your hotel room: - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/charleston/america-at-250-years-august-7-8/100001984441113791 - **Event Categories**: business, conferences, art, fine-arts - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 18 hours - Location: Francis Marion Hotel - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 50, max: 175, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Charleston - **state**: SC - **country**: United States - **location**: Francis Marion Hotel - **lat**: 32.7859333 - **long**: -79.9366709 - **full address**: Francis Marion Hotel, 387 King Street, Charleston, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: America at 250 Years | August 7-8 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/84a3bb46ce2dd7a9ec4b0b87d9d8bb3388d01a0ac88d72fed04715e90be3c074-rimg-w1200-h800-dc302d15-gmir.jpg?v=1772870645 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is America at 250 Years | August 7-8 being held? - **A:** America at 250 Years | August 7-8 takes place on Fri, 07 Aug, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Sun, 09 Aug, 2026 at 11:00 am at Francis Marion Hotel, 387 King Street, Charleston, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing America at 250 Years | August 7-8? - **A:** America at 250 Years | August 7-8 is organized by Classical Liberals in the Carolinas (CLC). - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** America at 250 Years | August 7-8 is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Charleston, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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