# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Why does religion matter for America 250?
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 20 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Mon, 20 Apr, 2026 at 07:30 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Hear from leading scholars & faith leaders on Philadelphia's early religious diversity and its significance to the meaning of America 250.About this EventThe event will include reflections by faith leaders and scholars on the question: why does the history of religion in Philadelphia matter in reflecting on the nation's semiquincentennial? The conversation will be facilitated by Dr. David M. Krueger, executive director of the Dialogue Institute, and lead scholar of the Religious Freedom Trails project.The event is a kickoff for the Religious Freedom Trails program, which offers in-person history tours, a tour guide/public history training program, and an app to guide visitors to explore sites that tell the stories of religious pluralism in our city. The project illustrates the important role of religious diversity in the founding of the United States.The program is made possible by a grant from the Philadelphia Funders Collaborative for the Semiquincentennial, and funding from the Enlightened World Foundation and the John Templeton Foundation.Attendance is also possible via Zoom. To register for virtual attendance: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/SIxvunJ-R9qeGhXJWYO3oQ  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/2b779800-3187-11f1-9eb7-3140a20b4450-rimg-w958-h740-dcd8dff4-gmir.jpg
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/philadelphia/why-does-religion-matter-for-america-250/100001985053838467
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## Event venue details

- **city**: Philadelphia
- **state**: PA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: WHYY
- **lat**: 39.9540748
- **long**: -75.1503601
- **full address**: WHYY, 150 North 6th Street, Philadelphia, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Why does religion matter for America 250? being held?
  - **A:** Why does religion matter for America 250? takes place on Mon, 20 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Mon, 20 Apr, 2026 at 07:30 pm at WHYY, 150 North 6th Street, Philadelphia, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Why does religion matter for America 250??
  - **A:** Why does religion matter for America 250? is organized by The Dialogue Institute / Journal of Ecumenical Studies.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Why does religion matter for America 250? is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Philadelphia, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Why does religion matter for America 250? sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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