FOUNDER'S WEEKEND: FREE TO ASSEMBLE?

Do we really have a right to assemble given the ongoing drumbeat of political violence?
The lastest violent act, the assassination of Charlie Kirk, has hit those that debate in public hard. Are all charismatic leaders and influencers with large followings now possible targets of assassination? What does it mean that many young people don’t value our first amendment or that people gleefully celebrated the violence?
A conversation with: Molly Worthen, author of Spellbound: How Charisma Has Affected American Politics from the Puritans to Donald Trump, contributors from Root Quarterly, and Civil Liberties advocates to be announced soon.

Partner Host: The National Liberty Museum

WHAT IS ROOT QUARTERLY'S FOUNDER'S WEEKEND?
It's a grassroots convening by Root Quarterly magazine with many partner organizations, all of whom are intersted in promoting a pluralistic culture of free expression. A thousand years from now, the first 500 years of our country will be considered early-American history. That means we are all founders, responsible and accountable for the direction of the United States. America is an experiment. Be part of it.
HOW DO I GET TICKETS TO OTHER FOUNDER'S WEEKEND EVENTS?
There are two options. First, you can buy a "Founders Ticket," from this event, which gets you access to all public and private events, including our exclusive "Franklin Lecture" at the Franklin Inn Club. Or, you can register for each event separately. The homepage of Founder's Weekend list all events and has links to ticketing for each program. If you cannot afford a ticket, email [email protected] to ask for a scholarship; no one will be turned away for need. Events are also free for students.

WHAT IS ROOT QUARTERLY?

rootquarterly.com

RQ is one part magazine, one part collaborative art project, and one part social experiment. We’ll offer you insightful and provocative essays, profiles of regional makers and artists, national cultural criticism, fiction, poetry, and carefully-curated recommendations for getting the most out of life in our city and region—all in a beautifully designed and printed magazine you can hold in your hands and settle down with on a Sunday afternoon, or argue over at Thursday night happy hour.

https://www.rootquarterly.com/

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

National Liberty Museum, 321 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, United States