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. Philadelphia’s
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 us in celebrating Philadelphia’s national role as a model for interfaith understanding through self-guided walking tours, dialogues, and community events that honor this living legacy.