National Liberty Museum

Thanks to everyone who joined us for "People, Policy, and Rethinking America's Immigration Landscape," including our panelists Anuj Gupta, Jonathan Grode, David Bier, and moderator Andy Toy! Panelists helped separate fact from fiction around key issues such as border security, placement of refugees, and paths to citizenship, and offer possible solutions and suggestions for reform.

Meet the panelists of "People, Policy and Rethinking America's Immigration Landscape," TOMORROW July 23 at 5:30PM! Anuj Gupta is a proven leader in Philadelphia’s government, non-profit and private sector communities with a professional track record of achieving impactful results. Anuj now serves as President and CEO of The Welcoming Center, an organization he helped start with his graduate school research in 2003. Anuj is responsible for leading execution of the organization’s strategic plan focused on building pathways to upward economic mobility for Greater Philadelphia’s immigrant communities. Learn more about our panelists and register: https://hubs.ly/Q02Hvh5d0

Meet the panelists of "People, Policy and Rethinking America's Immigration Landscape," July 23 at 5:30PM! Jonathan Grode has worked continuously in the U.S. business immigration law field since 1999 and has amassed considerable experience obtaining nonimmigrant and immigrant visas for new company start-ups, professional workers, artists and entertainers, athletes, physicians, and scientific researchers. Jonathan is an Adjunct Faculty at Temple University’s Beasley School of Law where he teaches Business Immigration Law, Advising Global Corporations, and Law Practice Management. Learn more about our panelists and register: https://hubs.ly/Q02Hh-BT0

Meet the panelists of "People, Policy and Rethinking America's Immigration Landscape," July 23 at 5:30PM! David Bier is the director of immigration studies at the Cato Institute. He is an expert on legal immigration, border security, and interior enforcement. Bier’s work has appeared in the New York Times, the Washington Post, USA Today, among other print and online publications. From 2013 to 2015, Bier drafted immigration legislation as a senior policy adviser for Congressman Raúl Labrador, then a member and later the chairman of the House Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security. To learn more and register, visit: https://hubs.ly/Q02GLRg00

Join the NLM on Tuesday, July 23 for "People, Policy and Rethinking America's Immigration Landscape." Inspired by powerful installations in our summer exhibition "In Pursuit," this dynamic discussion brings together a cross-perspective panel of scholars and experts to delve into the complexities of immigration policy and its multifaceted impact on our society. Learn more and register: https://hubs.ly/Q02GgjTG0 Before the panel discussion, teachers, educators, and school faculty are invited to a free professional development session focused on Teaching Immigration through Historical and Contemporary Perspectives, in collaboration with Sphere Education Initiatives.

The Museum is open! Today through July 7, celebrate Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness with the NLM. In addition to an opportunity to ring our replica Liberty Bell and explore our current exhibition "In Pursuit: Artists’ Perspective on a Nation," visitors can contribute to our ongoing community art project. Reflect on the perspectives and themes of the exhibition, contribute your own hopes, desires, and demands for your community, and celebrate the power of art to unite and inspire. https://hubs.ly/Q02FmVdf0

Join us for our next speaker program on Tuesday, July 23 - People, Policy and Rethinking America's Immigration Landscape Inspired by powerful installations in our summer exhibition and examining top issues in the upcoming 2024 election, this dynamic discussion brings together a cross-perspective panel of scholars and experts to delve into the complexities of immigration policy and its multifaceted impact on our society. Panelists: David Bier Director of Immigration Studies at the Cato Institute Jonathan Grode U.S. Practice Director at Green and Spiegel U.S. Anuj Gupta President and CEO at The Welcoming Center Moderated by: Andy Toy Policy Director at Philadelphia Association of Community Development Corporations

Today, America’s most historic square mile will host the Red, White, & Blue To-Do Pomp & Parade, musical performances, special extended hours at neighborhood museums and historic sites, restaurant specials, and so much more. Stop by the NLM to enjoy live musical performances between 2 pm – 5 pm, extended hours until 7 pm, and outdoor games and activities throughout the day! https://hubs.ly/Q02F2j4G0

Free museum day with Wawa Welcome America is here! 🎆Today visitors can join us for one of the largest free festivals in the country to experience the power of liberty with our current exhibition "In Pursuit: Artists’ Perspective on a Nation." Ongoing activities include a community art-making experience inspired by artwork in the exhibition, interactive button making and a photo booth at our Creation Station, and the opportunity to ring our replica Liberty Bell. https://hubs.ly/Q02DT5Z40

Join us with Philadelphia's Historic District for a Red, White and Blue To-Do! On Tuesday, July 2, America’s most historic square mile will host a parade, musical performances, special extended hours at neighborhood museums and historic sites, restaurant specials, and more. Stop by the NLM to enjoy live musical performances between 2 pm – 5 pm, extended hours until 7 pm, and outdoor games and activities throughout the day. Enjoy Spirit Wing's traditional indigenous music of the Eastern Woodlands, dance along to bomba and plena with Los Bomberos De La Calle, and jam out to the folk music of Dolphin and LaPrelle. https://hubs.ly/Q02DM8p70