Religious Freedom Then & Now: Exploring 250 Years of Interfaith Engagement and Understanding in Philadelphia
As our city marks America’s 250th anniversary, Interfaith Philadelphia invites you to reflect on one of our nation’s most enduring ideals — religious liberty. From William Penn’s vision of tolerance to today’s vibrant interfaith landscape, Philadelphia has long been a place where people of many faiths live, worship, and work side by side.
Our city’s historic setting offers an extraordinary backdrop for exploring how religious freedom continues to evolve — and how it challenges us to build a just and compassionate society within our diverse democracy.
During the Semiquincentennial, join Interfaith Philadelphia in celebrating our city’s national role as a model for interfaith understanding through self-guided walking tours, dialogues, and community events that honor this living legacy.
Upcoming Events
Celebrating 250 Years of Religious Freedom!
December 15, 2026 — 5:30 PM-7:00 PM
You are invited to the U.S. Constitution Center to celebrate religious freedom then and now as we honor our historic congregations and all participants in our yearlong observance of the Semiquincentennial!
Refreshments and visits to special exhibits will be available from 5:30 to 6:00 pm, followed by the unveiling of the Religious Freedom Quilt and the sharing of important moments from 2026.