The History of Religious Liberty in America

A reception with access to the NCC's new First Amendment gallery will take place before the program from 5:30–6:15 p.m. The program will follow from 6:30–7:30 p.m.

How did the America’s founders view religious liberty? And what does it mean today? Join constitutional law experts Marci Hamilton, author of God vs. the Gavel: The Perils of Extreme Religious Liberty, and Michael McConnell, co-author of Agreeing to Disagree: How the Establishment Clause Protects Religious Diversity and Freedom of Conscience, for a special Constitution Day discussion to celebrate the opening of the Center’s new First Amendment gallery. Jeffrey Rosen, president and CEO of the National Constitution Center, moderates.

This Constitution Day program is made possible through the generous support of Lilly Endowment Inc.