about the fldc

The Faith and Liberty Discovery Center is a brand new experience on Philadelphia’s historic Independence Mall that invites visitors of all backgrounds to explore the relationship between faith and liberty in America by illuminating the influence of the Bible on changemakers in key historical moments.

Screenshot from the ABS Transforming America video in which a young man reads the Bible while seated at an outdoor cafe table.
Our Mission

What if 100 Million Americans were personally engaged with God’s word?

Together, we can help America rediscover a relationship with the God of the Bible. Inspiring millions to explore the life-changing message of the Scriptures. Together, we can answer God’s invitation to meet this moment. Hand in hand. In His Word.

Our World Class Team

We partnered with incredibly talented creatives.

Screenshot of the Local Projects Office and a prototype of the new discovery center.

Exhibit Design

The immersive experience is being developed by the award-winning firm Local Projects, which recently spearheaded the 9/11 Memorial & Museum in New York.

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Shot of an architect from JacobsWyper looking over a floor plan.

Building Design

Architectural design is being led by the Philadelphia principals of JacobsWyper Architects, and LF Driscoll is the general contractor.

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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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Dr. Daniel Walker Howe

Dr. Daniel Walker Howe

Rev. Charles Howard

Rev. Charles Howard

Dr. Daniel Dreisbach

Dr. Daniel Dreisbach

Dr. Susan Harper

Dr. Susan Harper

Dr. Joseph Laconte

Dr. Joseph Laconte

Marsha Woodard

Marsha Woodard

Dan Murphy

Dan Murphy

Lia C. Howard

Lia C. Howard

Dr. Allan C. Carlson

Dr. Allan C. Carlson

Dr. Nicholas Miller

Dr. Nicholas Miller

Dr. Jonathan Den Hartog

Dr. Jonathan Den Hartog