Visit Philadelphia's Independence Mall
See History Where History was Made
Discover the Bible’s influence on America’s founders, leaders, reformers, and historical milestones—right on Philadelphia’s Independence Mall. Journey through time from America's founding to the present, revisiting key moments where faith inspired the American pursuit of liberty towards justice and hope.
Step boldly into America's history of liberty
Philadelphia’s Most Immersive Museum
Discover your own values around faith and liberty as you journey through the interactive exhibits. Use your FLDC Lamp to collect checkpoints of memories and discoveries along the way, and take your unique experience home with MY FLDC.
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What Others Are Saying
See American history in a whole new light
Visit Philadelphia
I learned many things I did not know and I felt the museum was very thought provoking.
Trip Advisor
A great reason to have Philadelphia on your radar this year
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Designed in Partnership with a Trusted Team of Experts
We invite visitors of all backgrounds to discover the ways faith has influenced people’s values and actions across the history of American liberty. We’ve partnered with a diverse team of historians, religious experts, and legal scholars to ensure that stories are told thoughtfully and accurately.
Dr. Chris Beneke
Dr. Steele Brand
Dr. Michael D. Breidenbach
Dr. Allan C. Carlson
Joshua Charles, Esq.
Dr. Carli N. Conklin
Dr. Jesse Covington
Rev. Alan R. Crippen II
Dr. Daniel Dreisbach
Dr. Roger C. S. Erdvig
Dr. Rachel Ferguson
Dr. Mark David Hall
Rabbi Dr. Stuart Halpern
Dr. Jonathan Den Hartog
Rev. Dr. Charles L. Howard
Dr. Daniel Walker Howe
Dr. Gretchen Huzinga
Dr. Thomas S. Kidd
The Rev. Dr. Nancy Koester
Dr. Abraham Lee
Dr. Michael Lee
Dr. Joseph Loconte
Dr. Daniel Mark
Dr. Wilfred McClay
Dr. Nicholas Miller
Dr. Glenn A. Moots
Dr. Jeffry H. Morrison
Dr. Andrew R. Murphy
The Rev. Dr. John R. Norwood
Dr. Carl J. Richard
Dr. Daved Anthony Schmidt
Dr. Eran Shalev
Dr. Miles Smith
Dr. Sarah Morgan Smith
Walter Stahr, Esq.
Dr. Karen Taliaferro
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Explore the Faith and Liberty Trail
Discover Philadelphia’s hidden history with the Faith and Liberty Trail app. You’ll venture through Philadelphia’s Old City, rich with historic sites and opportunities to revisit moments like Benjamin Franklin’s fugitive days, the city’s handling of the Yellow Fever epidemic, and more. Look for the notable family-friendly sites along the way (some which may ring a bell)! Download for free on iOS and Android.
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