The Faith and Liberty Discovery Center

the discovery center

We seek to help a new generation of Americans discover the history-changing impact of God’s Word in our nation.

The Faith and Liberty Discovery Center will be a world-class, Bible-based experience, exhibit, and advocacy tool standing boldly on Independence Mall next to the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, and National Constitution Center.

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An rendering of the Discovery Center lobby.

the initiative

A movement to help people discover how faith has sustained liberty, established justice, and inspired courageous heroes from our nation’s founding to today.

The Faith and Liberty Initiative will bring together renowned scholars who are interested in raising the visibility of the Bible as a civilizational force guiding liberty toward justice.

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THE EXHIBITS

A one-of-a-kind experience on Independence Mall in Philadelphia

Discover how God’s Word shaped America—and how it still provides wisdom and guidance for us today. The launch pad for our strategy is a new 51,000-square-foot teaching resource.

Entrance and Lobby

Before entering the first gallery, guests pass an overview panel previewing what they’ll experience inside the experience.

Freedom of Faith

Five narratives, representing five unique naming opportunities, explore themes of change, conflict, and crisis in the development of a new nation.

The Spirit of Liberty

This gallery explores how biblically-inspired individuals from the 17th century to the present day worked to expand America’s religious, political, civil, and economic liberties.

The Pursuit of Justice

Interactive displays and inspiring imagery will show how Americans have looked to the Bible for guidance amid conflicts such as slavery, voting rights, war, and immigration.

The Reality of Hope

A central reflection theater and interactive testimonies will portray national and personal crises in the United States.

The Beauty of Unity

Guests will reflect on the inspirational content collected in their digital lamps.

Liberty's Light

Guests stroll through the streets of historic Philadelphia, where faith became liberty’s guiding light toward justice.

LEADERS AND SCHOLARS

A distinguished team of historians & religious experts.

The Faith and Liberty Discovery Center has assembled a distinguished scholarly team who are helping shape and review the narrative experience of the exhibit galleries while ensuring full historical accuracy.

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