An immersive performance will bridge the stories of Bayard Rustin and Sarah Mapps Douglass, two phenomenal Black Philadelphian Quakers who walked the halls of ASMH a century apart.Yet, both struggled with racial injustice, political activism, and their experiences within the Quaker faith.

This 45-minute interpretive program brings their writings and experiences back to life, highlighting the often-overlooked intersections of race, faith, and freedom.

Launching Memorial Day 2026, the program will run on Saturday mornings and afternoons from May 25, 2026, to Labor Day, September 7, 2026.

An immersive performance will bridge the stories of Bayard Rustin and Sarah Mapps Douglass, two phenomenal Black Philadelphian Quakers who walked the halls of ASMH a century apart.Yet, both struggled with racial injustice, political activism, and their experiences within the Quaker faith.

This 45-minute interpretive program brings their writings and experiences back to life, highlighting the often-overlooked intersections of race, faith, and freedom. Written and directed by Yvie Jones.

Launching Memorial Day 2026, the program will run on Saturday mornings and afternoons from May 25, 2026, to Labor Day, September 7, 2026.

Step inside Arch Street Meeting House, built in 1804 and still an active Quaker place of worship. Originally deeded by William Penn in 1701 as a burial ground, its historic grounds hold nearly 20,000 burials.

On this tour, discover how early Quakers helped shape Pennsylvania and influenced the founding ideals of the United States.

FREE. Registration not required.

An immersive performance will bridge the stories of Bayard Rustin and Sarah Mapps Douglass, two phenomenal Black Philadelphian Quakers who walked the halls of ASMH a century apart.Yet, both struggled with racial injustice, political activism, and their experiences within the Quaker faith.

This 45-minute interpretive program brings their writings and experiences back to life, highlighting the often-overlooked intersections of race, faith, and freedom.

Launching Memorial Day 2026, the program will run on Saturday mornings and afternoons from May 25, 2026, to Labor Day, September 7, 2026.

An immersive performance will bridge the stories of Bayard Rustin and Sarah Mapps Douglass, two phenomenal Black Philadelphian Quakers who walked the halls of ASMH a century apart.Yet, both struggled with racial injustice, political activism, and their experiences within the Quaker faith.

This 45-minute interpretive program brings their writings and experiences back to life, highlighting the often-overlooked intersections of race, faith, and freedom.

Launching Memorial Day 2026, the program will run on Saturday mornings and afternoons from May 25, 2026, to Labor Day, September 7, 2026.

Step inside Arch Street Meeting House, built in 1804 and still an active Quaker place of worship. Originally deeded by William Penn in 1701 as a burial ground, its historic grounds hold nearly 20,000 burials.

On this tour, discover how early Quakers helped shape Pennsylvania and influenced the founding ideals of the United States.

FREE. Registration not required.

What drew Philadelphians and a very newly formed United States to trade with China? The answers to this question left behind many connections to the Quaker shipping empires in the city and plenty of material culture to make the answer tangible. Explore this history through the lens of materials and timeline from Thomas Pym Cope.

The talk connects to the newest exhibit at the Independence Seaport Museum, Seeking Profit and Power: Philadelphia, China Trade, and the Making of a Nation, which showcases some of these objects.

An immersive performance will bridge the stories of Bayard Rustin and Sarah Mapps Douglass, two phenomenal Black Philadelphian Quakers who walked the halls of ASMH a century apart.Yet, both struggled with racial injustice, political activism, and their experiences within the Quaker faith.

This 45-minute interpretive program brings their writings and experiences back to life, highlighting the often-overlooked intersections of race, faith, and freedom. Written and directed by Yvie Jones.

Launching Memorial Day 2026, the program will run on Saturday mornings and afternoons from May 25, 2026, to Labor Day, September 7, 2026.

An immersive performance will bridge the stories of Bayard Rustin and Sarah Mapps Douglass, two phenomenal Black Philadelphian Quakers who walked the halls of ASMH a century apart.Yet, both struggled with racial injustice, political activism, and their experiences within the Quaker faith.

This 45-minute interpretive program brings their writings and experiences back to life, highlighting the often-overlooked intersections of race, faith, and freedom. Written and directed by Yvie Jones.

Launching Memorial Day 2026, the program will run on Saturday mornings and afternoons from May 25, 2026, to Labor Day, September 7, 2026.

Step inside Arch Street Meeting House, built in 1804 and still an active Quaker place of worship. Originally deeded by William Penn in 1701 as a burial ground, its historic grounds hold nearly 20,000 burials.

On this tour, discover how early Quakers helped shape Pennsylvania and influenced the founding ideals of the United States.

FREE. Registration not required.

A Quiet Roar: The Unparalleled Lives of Bayard Rustin & Sarah Mapps Douglass

An immersive performance will bridge the stories of Bayard Rustin and Sarah Mapps Douglass, two phenomenal Black Philadelphian Quakers who walked the halls of ASMH a century apart.Yet, both struggled with racial injustice, political activism, and their experiences within the Quaker faith.

This 45-minute interpretive program brings their writings and experiences back to life, highlighting the often-overlooked intersections of race, faith, and freedom.

Now on view is The History of Quakers: A Religious Revolution. Explore how a 17th-century radical spiritual movement helped advance religious freedom in the United States, and is still fighting for social justice today.

Arch Street Meeting House will be open for Memorial Day from 10 AM to 4 PM.

Pop by the Activity Cart to create, learn, and explore unexpected moments in Quaker history. Fun for all ages.

Registration not required.

Pop by the Activity Cart to create, learn, and explore unexpected moments in Quaker history. Fun for all ages.

Registration not required.

Step inside Arch Street Meeting House, built in 1804 and still an active Quaker place of worship. Originally deeded by William Penn in 1701 as a burial ground, its historic grounds hold nearly 20,000 burials.

On this tour, discover how early Quakers helped shape Pennsylvania and influenced the founding ideals of the United States.

FREE. Registration not required.

Step inside Arch Street Meeting House, built in 1804 and still an active Quaker place of worship. Originally deeded by William Penn in 1701 as a burial ground, its historic grounds hold nearly 20,000 burials.

On this tour, discover how early Quakers helped shape Pennsylvania and influenced the founding ideals of the United States.

FREE. Registration not required.

The History of Quakers: A Religious Revolution is a dynamic new experience featuring immersive displays, untold stories, and rarely seen artifacts at Arch Street Meeting House, one of Philadelphia's most significant historic sites. The three-centuries-old National Historical Landmark and museum in Old City welcomes visitors to explore the early origins of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) and to witness their transformation from 17th-century spiritual radicals into leaders in the fight for religious freedom in the United States. 

Discover the 1688 Germantown Petition Against Slavery - the first documented protest against enslavement in the U.S. - and stories of complex figures like Major Samuel Nicholas, the first commandant of the Continental Marines, who is interred within ASMH’s burial grounds.

The exhibit follows the Quaker values of equality, peace, and social change from the American Revolution to today. 

A FREE Opening Reception The History of Quakers: A Religious Revolution will be held Thursday, April 30, 2026, from 5 PM – 7 PM at Arch Street Meeting House.

The History of Quakers: A Religious Revolution is now on view. Visit the museum Thursday – Sunday, 10 AM – 4 PM, and check HistoricASMH.org for updated hours.

Join ASMH and 35+ Old City businesses on Wednesday, April 29, from 5-8 PM for the annual Old City Wedding Stroll.

Old City is Philadelphia’s ultimate one-stop wedding shop! Home to more than 300 independently-owned small businesses, find wedding attire, florists, jewelers, restaurants, venues, wedding services, and so much more - all within a few blocks. Rely on Old City wedding experts to make your big day everything you imagine – and more!

Visit OldCityDistrict.org/wedding for more information. Registration required.

Celebrate National Historic Marker Weekend with Arch Street Meeting House on a walking tour of Old City, Philadelphia!

Created by theWilliam G. Pomeroy Foundation, National Historic Marker Day is a service-oriented event that brings people and communities together to maintain their markers by cleaning them and providing an opportunity to celebrate and preserve history.

Arch Street Meeting House has created a walking tour of the blue historic markers in Old City, Philadelphia. Beginning at ASMH, the tour will start with the stories of Philadelphia’s Quaker history before looping around to sites like the Betsy Ross House, Christ Church, Independence Hall, and more.

The ASMH staff-led walking tour is offered for free and will be facilitated by ASMH staff on April 25th at 10:30 am.

Printed copies of the map and activity worksheets will be available all day at ASMH’s Meet Quaker History Education Cart.

Stickers and National Historic Marker Weekend swag will be available while supplies last, courtesy of the William G. Pomeroy Foundation.

The tour begins with a brief exploration of the historic burial grounds at ASMH before continuing on a walking tour of important Quaker sites throughout the neighborhood. This is not just your run-of-the-mill famous Founding Fathers' tour! It is perfect for visitors seeking a different side of Philadelphia history.

Visitors will start their walking tour at Arch Street Meeting House, then continue to the Betsy Ross House and on to Welcome Park, the site of William Penn's first residence in Philadelphia. After snaking their way through Independence National Historical Park, the group will stop at various other sites with a Quaker twist.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Where does the tour begin?

A. To join the tour, check-in at the front lobby of Arch Street Meeting House at 320 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106.

Q. Is the tour rain or shine?

A. Yes, the walking tour will occur regardless of rain. Please dress appropriately.

Q. Who should I contact if I have a question?

A. On the morning of the tour, call us at 215-413-1804, and a staff member at the front desk will be available to answer your questions.

ASMH reopens for the season with a new permanent exhibit, The History of Quakerism: A Religious Revolution.

With immersive displays and rarely seen artifacts, ASMH's new permanent exhibit begins with a journey through the early origins of Quakerism. Learn how a 17th-century radical spiritual movement helped advance religious freedom in the United States, and is still fighting for social justice today.

Museum Hours: Thursday to Sunday, 10 AM to 4 PM

The exhibition, created by Eric Saul, Founder and Executive Director of Visas for Life and the Institute for the Study of Rescue and Altruism in the Holocaust (ISRAH), celebrates the heroic actions of more than 300 diplomats from over 40 countries who risked their lives and careers to save persecuted people during the Holocaust.

While the exhibition features prominently the extraordinary life and accomplishments of Carl Lutz, a Swiss diplomat who orchestrated the largest diplomatic rescue operation of the Holocaust, it also honors numerous other courageous diplomats who used their diplomatic positions to issue life-saving visas and documents. Serving as Swiss Vice-Consul in Budapest from 1942 to 1945, Lutz is credited with saving over 60,000 lives through ingenious use of protective letters and the establishment of over 70 safe houses throughout Budapest. Thanks to his courageous actions and the support of his fellow diplomats, it was possible to save half of Budapest's Jewish population from almost certain death. These diplomats were, in turn, aided by hundreds of Jewish volunteers.

A closing reception for the exhibition will be held on Monday, March 30, 2026, at Arch Street Meeting House. Stay tuned for more information.

The Mid-Atlantic - Eurasia Business Council is hosting a few events to recognize and celebrate the life and accomplishments of an often forgotten hero - Carl Lutz. His humanitarian action is considered the greatest civil rescue operation of Jews during the Holocaust. This year will mark the 80th anniversary of Carl Lutz’s great feat to save over 60,000 lives from the Holocaust during his tenure as Vice-Consul at the Swiss Embassy in Budapest.

This event series, which the Mid-Atlantic - Eurasia Business Council initially introduced at the Summer 2019 International Business Networking Reception at the National Museum of Jewish History in Philadelphia, serves to honor Carl Lutz and numerous other diplomats from many nations who acted with bravery and courage in the Holocaust.

Carl Lutz’s events are taking place in Philadelphia - the city where Carl Lutz served as Chancellor at the Swiss Consulate from 1926 to 1934.

From December 2025 – Fall 2026, the Mid-Atlantic - Eurasia Business Council will continue to showcase the life and legacy of Carl Lutz and Diplomatic Rescue in the Holocaust through a variety of presentations. These events will take place both virtually and in-person at indoor and outdoor locations in Philadelphia, including the Mayor’s Reception Room in Philadelphia City Hall, Philadelphia Holocaust Memorial Plaza, and various universities and colleges in the Greater Philadelphia Area.  

They will hold the "Visas for Life: The Righteous and Honorable Diplomats" exhibit at Arch Street Meeting House in Philadelphia (320 Arch Street, PA 19106), which will honor diplomats across nations who undertook heroic rescue efforts during the Holocaust. The exhibition will culminate on March 30, 2026, the anniversary of Carl Lutz's birth and the centennial of his arrival in Philadelphia. They are planning to host international experts and guests including Agnes Hirschi, Carl Lutz’ stepdaughter and President of the Carl Lutz Society, have several hybrid events from December 17, 2025 – March 30, 2026, present the Forgotten Heroes of the Holocaust Congressional Gold Medal story, and to have a memorial in 2026, the 100th year anniversary of Carl Lutz' arrival in Philadelphia.

For further information please see our flyer.

When it comes to important female figures from the colonial period, there were many more than Betsy Ross, and they are often unsung.

From making flags to hosting secret worship services in their homes during the British occupation and other courageous acts, learn how faithful women of Philadelphia made important contributions to the Revolutionary War effort.

Among the impactful women to be discussed will be Mary Andrews, Sarah Franklin, Miriam Simon Gratz, Jarena Lee, Mary Evans Thorne Parker, Betsy Ross, and Phillis Wheatley.

Presented by Historic St. George’s Museum and Archives. This program is part of the Religious Freedom: Then & Now initiative.

PANELISTS

• Meg Bowersox, Manager of Gallery Interpretation at the Museum of the American Revolution

• Jennifer Gray, Education & Museum Manager, Arch Street Meeting House

• Judy Guston, Curator and Director of Collections Emerita at the Rosenbach Museum & Library

• Pamela Mays McDonald, artistic, cultural, and political professional, member of the Mother Bethel Historical Society

• Taylor Schmalz, Acting Director of Historic St. George’s Museum and Archives

• Carol W. Smith, independent curator and certified archivist

  
  

  MODERATOR: The Very Reverend Judith Sullivan, Project Consultant, Interfaith Philadelphia’s Semiquincentennial program Religious Freedom: Then & Now

Norman E. Donoghue, II, will discuss his book, Prisoners of Congress: Philadelphia's Quakers in Exile, 1777-1778, and Philadelphia Quakers, Henry & Elizabeth Drinker, during the American Revolution on March 19, 2026, at Arch Street Meeting House.

In 1777, Congress labeled Quakers who would not take up arms in support of the War of Independence as “the most Dangerous Enemies America knows” and ordered Pennsylvania and Delaware to apprehend them. In response, Keystone State officials sent twenty men—seventeen of whom were Quakers—into exile, banishing them to Virginia, where they were held for a year.

Prisoners of Congress reconstructs this moment in American history through the experiences of four families: the Drinkers, the Fishers, the Pembertons, and the Gilpins. Identifying them as the new nation’s first political prisoners, Norman E. Donoghue II relates how the Quakers, once the preeminent power in Pennsylvania and an integral constituency of the colonies and early republic, came to be reviled by patriots who saw refusal to fight the English as borderline sedition.

Surprising, vital, and vividly told, this narrative of political and literal warfare waged by the United States against a pacifist religious group during the Revolutionary War era sheds new light on an essential aspect of American history. It will appeal to anyone interested in learning more about the nation’s founding.

Historic Germantown Mennonite Meetinghouse will be hosting Tom Weiner, co-author of In Defiance: 20 Abolitionists You Were Never Taught in School, for an evening to discuss his research into the 1688 Germantown Quaker Petition Against Slavery.

This is an opportunity to go in-depth about this important historic event and to learn more about abolitionism throughout American history, and its relevance to current events.

This program is presented by Germantown Mennonite Historic Trust.

ABOUT THE BOOK

In Defiance: 20 Abolitionists You Were Never Taught in School uncovers the untold stories of individuals who risked their lives to fight enslavement, serving as a compelling call for justice and the preservation of history.

This book brings to light the often-suppressed stories of those who risked everything to end enslavement. Profiling 20 Black and white men and women, the book highlights their courage, activism, and unwavering commitment to freedom. Through vivid vignettes, including their own words, their struggles and sacrifices come to life.

Amid ongoing efforts to erase history, these stories serve as a powerful corrective—meant to challenge, inspire, and ignite action. Co-authored by Tom Weiner, a Northampton-based writer, educator, and anti-racist activist, and Dr. Amilcar Shabazz, professor and former president of the National Council for Black Studies, the book weaves their perspectives into the narrative, emphasizing the importance of learning from the past.

For fans of The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander and The Color of Abolition by Linda Hirshman, In Defiance is both a testament to those who fought for justice and an inspiration for those who continue the struggle today.

Tom Weiner

Tom Weiner is a Northampton-based writer, educator, and anti-racism activist. He taught 3rd-6th grade at the Smith College Campus School for 40 years and middle and high school summer school for 34 years. He initiated efforts to create a Reparations Commission in Northampton, MA and has co-facilitated workshops for pre-school teachers and parents entitled, “Developing Healthy Boys.”

The Mid-Atlantic - Eurasia Business Council is hosting a few events to recognize and celebrate the life and accomplishments of an often forgotten hero - Carl Lutz. His humanitarian action is considered the greatest civil rescue operation of Jews during the Holocaust. This year will mark the 80th anniversary of Carl Lutz’s great feat to save over 60,000 lives from the Holocaust during his tenure as Vice-Consul at the Swiss Embassy in Budapest.

This event series, which the Mid-Atlantic - Eurasia Business Council initially introduced at the Summer 2019 International Business Networking Reception at the National Museum of Jewish History in Philadelphia, serves to honor Carl Lutz and numerous other diplomats from many nations who acted with bravery and courage in the Holocaust.

Carl Lutz’s events are taking place in Philadelphia - the city where Carl Lutz served as Chancellor at the Swiss Consulate from 1926 to 1934.

On March 30 & June 30, 2020, March 30, 2021, and October 23, 2022 the Mid-Atlantic - Eurasia Business Council hosted public virtual & hybrid events showcasing the life and legacy of Carl Lutz and Diplomatic Rescue in the Holocaust. They hosted several excellent speakers, including City of Philadelphia, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania officials, U.S. Congresswoman from Pennsylvania & several international consuls and showed a recorded interview with Carl Lutz's stepdaughter, Agnes Hirschi. On October 23, 2022, the Mid-Atlantic - Eurasia Business Council and Jewish Genealogical and Archival Society of Greater Philadelphia co-hosted a hybrid event at Congregation Rodeph Shalom in Philadelphia showcasing the life and legacy of Carl Lutz and Diplomatic Rescue in the Holocaust, presented film "Dangerous Diplomacy", and held a discussion with the Co-Producers and Co-Directors of this documentary. Please find the links below to the "Dangerous Diplomacy" Film Sneak Peak presented during our program on Carl Lutz’ 125th Birthday.

From December 2025 – Fall 2026, the Mid-Atlantic - Eurasia Business Council will continue to showcase the life and legacy of Carl Lutz and Diplomatic Rescue in the Holocaust through a variety of presentations. These events will take place both virtually and in-person at indoor and outdoor locations in Philadelphia, including the Mayor’s Reception Room in Philadelphia City Hall, Philadelphia Holocaust Memorial Plaza, and various universities and colleges in the Greater Philadelphia Area.  

They will hold the "Visas for Life: The Righteous and Honorable Diplomats" exhibit at the Quaker Arch Street Meeting House in Philadelphia (320 Arch Street, PA 19106), which will honor diplomats across nations who undertook heroic rescue efforts during the Holocaust. The exhibition will culminate on March 30, 2026, the anniversary of Carl Lutz's birth and the centennial of his arrival in Philadelphia. They are planning to host international experts and guests including Agnes Hirschi, Carl Lutz’ stepdaughter and President of the Carl Lutz Society, have several hybrid events from December 17, 2025 – March 30, 2026, present the Forgotten Heroes of the Holocaust Congressional Gold Medal story, and to have a memorial in 2026, the 100th year anniversary of Carl Lutz' arrival in Philadelphia.

For further information please see our flyer.

The Mid-Atlantic - Eurasia Business Council is hosting a few events to recognize and celebrate the life and accomplishments of an often forgotten hero - Carl Lutz. His humanitarian action is considered the greatest civil rescue operation of Jews during the Holocaust. This year will mark the 80th anniversary of Carl Lutz’s great feat to save over 60,000 lives from the Holocaust during his tenure as Vice-Consul at the Swiss Embassy in Budapest.

This event series, which the Mid-Atlantic - Eurasia Business Council initially introduced at the Summer 2019 International Business Networking Reception at the National Museum of Jewish History in Philadelphia, serves to honor Carl Lutz and numerous other diplomats from many nations who acted with bravery and courage in the Holocaust.

Carl Lutz’s events are taking place in Philadelphia - the city where Carl Lutz served as Chancellor at the Swiss Consulate from 1926 to 1934.

On March 30 & June 30, 2020, March 30, 2021, and October 23, 2022 the Mid-Atlantic - Eurasia Business Council hosted public virtual & hybrid events showcasing the life and legacy of Carl Lutz and Diplomatic Rescue in the Holocaust. They hosted several excellent speakers, including City of Philadelphia, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania officials, U.S. Congresswoman from Pennsylvania & several international consuls and showed a recorded interview with Carl Lutz's stepdaughter, Agnes Hirschi. On October 23, 2022, the Mid-Atlantic - Eurasia Business Council and Jewish Genealogical and Archival Society of Greater Philadelphia co-hosted a hybrid event at Congregation Rodeph Shalom in Philadelphia showcasing the life and legacy of Carl Lutz and Diplomatic Rescue in the Holocaust, presented film "Dangerous Diplomacy", and held a discussion with the Co-Producers and Co-Directors of this documentary. Please find the links below to the "Dangerous Diplomacy" Film Sneak Peak presented during our program on Carl Lutz’ 125th Birthday.

From December 2025 – Fall 2026, the Mid-Atlantic - Eurasia Business Council will continue to showcase the life and legacy of Carl Lutz and Diplomatic Rescue in the Holocaust through a variety of presentations. These events will take place both virtually and in-person at indoor and outdoor locations in Philadelphia, including the Mayor’s Reception Room in Philadelphia City Hall, Philadelphia Holocaust Memorial Plaza, and various universities and colleges in the Greater Philadelphia Area.  

They will hold the "Visas for Life: The Righteous and Honorable Diplomats" exhibit at the Quaker Arch Street Meeting House in Philadelphia (320 Arch Street, PA 19106), which will honor diplomats across nations who undertook heroic rescue efforts during the Holocaust. The exhibition will culminate on March 30, 2026, the anniversary of Carl Lutz's birth and the centennial of his arrival in Philadelphia. They are planning to host international experts and guests including Agnes Hirschi, Carl Lutz’ stepdaughter and President of the Carl Lutz Society, have several hybrid events from December 17, 2025 – March 30, 2026, present the Forgotten Heroes of the Holocaust Congressional Gold Medal story, and to have a memorial in 2026, the 100th year anniversary of Carl Lutz' arrival in Philadelphia.

For further information please see our flyer.

The Mid-Atlantic - Eurasia Business Council is hosting a few events to recognize and celebrate the life and accomplishments of an often forgotten hero - Carl Lutz. His humanitarian action is considered the greatest civil rescue operation of Jews during the Holocaust. This year will mark the 80th anniversary of Carl Lutz’s great feat to save over 60,000 lives from the Holocaust during his tenure as Vice-Consul at the Swiss Embassy in Budapest.

This event series, which the Mid-Atlantic - Eurasia Business Council initially introduced at the Summer 2019 International Business Networking Reception at the National Museum of Jewish History in Philadelphia, serves to honor Carl Lutz and numerous other diplomats from many nations who acted with bravery and courage in the Holocaust.

Carl Lutz’s events are taking place in Philadelphia - the city where Carl Lutz served as Chancellor at the Swiss Consulate from 1926 to 1934.

On March 30 & June 30, 2020, March 30, 2021, and October 23, 2022 the Mid-Atlantic - Eurasia Business Council hosted public virtual & hybrid events showcasing the life and legacy of Carl Lutz and Diplomatic Rescue in the Holocaust. They hosted several excellent speakers, including City of Philadelphia, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania officials, U.S. Congresswoman from Pennsylvania & several international consuls and showed a recorded interview with Carl Lutz's stepdaughter, Agnes Hirschi. On October 23, 2022, the Mid-Atlantic - Eurasia Business Council and Jewish Genealogical and Archival Society of Greater Philadelphia co-hosted a hybrid event at Congregation Rodeph Shalom in Philadelphia showcasing the life and legacy of Carl Lutz and Diplomatic Rescue in the Holocaust, presented film "Dangerous Diplomacy", and held a discussion with the Co-Producers and Co-Directors of this documentary. Please find the links below to the "Dangerous Diplomacy" Film Sneak Peak presented during our program on Carl Lutz’ 125th Birthday.

From December 2025 – Fall 2026, the Mid-Atlantic - Eurasia Business Council will continue to showcase the life and legacy of Carl Lutz and Diplomatic Rescue in the Holocaust through a variety of presentations. These events will take place both virtually and in-person at indoor and outdoor locations in Philadelphia, including the Mayor’s Reception Room in Philadelphia City Hall, Philadelphia Holocaust Memorial Plaza, and various universities and colleges in the Greater Philadelphia Area.  

They will hold the "Visas for Life: The Righteous and Honorable Diplomats" exhibit at the Quaker Arch Street Meeting House in Philadelphia (320 Arch Street, PA 19106), which will honor diplomats across nations who undertook heroic rescue efforts during the Holocaust. The exhibition will culminate on March 30, 2026, the anniversary of Carl Lutz's birth and the centennial of his arrival in Philadelphia. They are planning to host international experts and guests including Agnes Hirschi, Carl Lutz’ stepdaughter and President of the Carl Lutz Society, have several hybrid events from December 17, 2025 – March 30, 2026, present the Forgotten Heroes of the Holocaust Congressional Gold Medal story, and to have a memorial in 2026, the 100th year anniversary of Carl Lutz' arrival in Philadelphia.

For further information please see our flyer.

The Mid-Atlantic - Eurasia Business Council is hosting a few events to recognize and celebrate the life and accomplishments of an often forgotten hero - Carl Lutz. His humanitarian action is considered the greatest civil rescue operation of Jews during the Holocaust. This year will mark the 80th anniversary of Carl Lutz’s great feat to save over 60,000 lives from the Holocaust during his tenure as Vice-Consul at the Swiss Embassy in Budapest.

This event series, which the Mid-Atlantic - Eurasia Business Council initially introduced at the Summer 2019 International Business Networking Reception at the National Museum of Jewish History in Philadelphia, serves to honor Carl Lutz and numerous other diplomats from many nations who acted with bravery and courage in the Holocaust.

Carl Lutz’s events are taking place in Philadelphia - the city where Carl Lutz served as Chancellor at the Swiss Consulate from 1926 to 1934.

On March 30 & June 30, 2020, March 30, 2021, and October 23, 2022 the Mid-Atlantic - Eurasia Business Council hosted public virtual & hybrid events showcasing the life and legacy of Carl Lutz and Diplomatic Rescue in the Holocaust. They hosted several excellent speakers, including City of Philadelphia, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania officials, U.S. Congresswoman from Pennsylvania & several international consuls and showed a recorded interview with Carl Lutz's stepdaughter, Agnes Hirschi. On October 23, 2022, the Mid-Atlantic - Eurasia Business Council and Jewish Genealogical and Archival Society of Greater Philadelphia co-hosted a hybrid event at Congregation Rodeph Shalom in Philadelphia showcasing the life and legacy of Carl Lutz and Diplomatic Rescue in the Holocaust, presented film "Dangerous Diplomacy", and held a discussion with the Co-Producers and Co-Directors of this documentary. Please find the links below to the "Dangerous Diplomacy" Film Sneak Peak presented during our program on Carl Lutz’ 125th Birthday.

From December 2025 – Fall 2026, the Mid-Atlantic - Eurasia Business Council will continue to showcase the life and legacy of Carl Lutz and Diplomatic Rescue in the Holocaust through a variety of presentations. These events will take place both virtually and in-person at indoor and outdoor locations in Philadelphia, including the Mayor’s Reception Room in Philadelphia City Hall, Philadelphia Holocaust Memorial Plaza, and various universities and colleges in the Greater Philadelphia Area.  

They will hold the "Visas for Life: The Righteous and Honorable Diplomats" exhibit at the Quaker Arch Street Meeting House in Philadelphia (320 Arch Street, PA 19106), which will honor diplomats across nations who undertook heroic rescue efforts during the Holocaust. The exhibition will culminate on March 30, 2026, the anniversary of Carl Lutz's birth and the centennial of his arrival in Philadelphia. They are planning to host international experts and guests including Agnes Hirschi, Carl Lutz’ stepdaughter and President of the Carl Lutz Society, have several hybrid events from December 17, 2025 – March 30, 2026, present the Forgotten Heroes of the Holocaust Congressional Gold Medal story, and to have a memorial in 2026, the 100th year anniversary of Carl Lutz' arrival in Philadelphia.

For further information please see our flyer.

The Mid-Atlantic - Eurasia Business Council is hosting a few events to recognize and celebrate the life and accomplishments of an often forgotten hero - Carl Lutz. His humanitarian action is considered the greatest civil rescue operation of Jews during the Holocaust. This year will mark the 80th anniversary of Carl Lutz’s great feat to save over 60,000 lives from the Holocaust during his tenure as Vice-Consul at the Swiss Embassy in Budapest.

This event series, which the Mid-Atlantic - Eurasia Business Council initially introduced at the Summer 2019 International Business Networking Reception at the National Museum of Jewish History in Philadelphia, serves to honor Carl Lutz and numerous other diplomats from many nations who acted with bravery and courage in the Holocaust.

Carl Lutz’s events are taking place in Philadelphia - the city where Carl Lutz served as Chancellor at the Swiss Consulate from 1926 to 1934.

On March 30 & June 30, 2020, March 30, 2021, and October 23, 2022 the Mid-Atlantic - Eurasia Business Council hosted public virtual & hybrid events showcasing the life and legacy of Carl Lutz and Diplomatic Rescue in the Holocaust. They hosted several excellent speakers, including City of Philadelphia, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania officials, U.S. Congresswoman from Pennsylvania & several international consuls and showed a recorded interview with Carl Lutz's stepdaughter, Agnes Hirschi. On October 23, 2022, the Mid-Atlantic - Eurasia Business Council and Jewish Genealogical and Archival Society of Greater Philadelphia co-hosted a hybrid event at Congregation Rodeph Shalom in Philadelphia showcasing the life and legacy of Carl Lutz and Diplomatic Rescue in the Holocaust, presented film "Dangerous Diplomacy", and held a discussion with the Co-Producers and Co-Directors of this documentary. Please find the links below to the "Dangerous Diplomacy" Film Sneak Peak presented during our program on Carl Lutz’ 125th Birthday.

From December 2025 – Fall 2026, the Mid-Atlantic - Eurasia Business Council will continue to showcase the life and legacy of Carl Lutz and Diplomatic Rescue in the Holocaust through a variety of presentations. These events will take place both virtually and in-person at indoor and outdoor locations in Philadelphia, including the Mayor’s Reception Room in Philadelphia City Hall, Philadelphia Holocaust Memorial Plaza, and various universities and colleges in the Greater Philadelphia Area.  

They will hold the "Visas for Life: The Righteous and Honorable Diplomats" exhibit at the Quaker Arch Street Meeting House in Philadelphia (320 Arch Street, PA 19106), which will honor diplomats across nations who undertook heroic rescue efforts during the Holocaust. The exhibition will culminate on March 30, 2026, the anniversary of Carl Lutz's birth and the centennial of his arrival in Philadelphia. They are planning to host international experts and guests including Agnes Hirschi, Carl Lutz’ stepdaughter and President of the Carl Lutz Society, have several hybrid events from December 17, 2025 – March 30, 2026, present the Forgotten Heroes of the Holocaust Congressional Gold Medal story, and to have a memorial in 2026, the 100th year anniversary of Carl Lutz' arrival in Philadelphia.

For further information please see our flyer.

The Mid-Atlantic - Eurasia Business Council is hosting a few events to recognize and celebrate the life and accomplishments of an often forgotten hero - Carl Lutz. His humanitarian action is considered the greatest civil rescue operation of Jews during the Holocaust. This year will mark the 80th anniversary of Carl Lutz’s great feat to save over 60,000 lives from the Holocaust during his tenure as Vice-Consul at the Swiss Embassy in Budapest.

This event series, which the Mid-Atlantic - Eurasia Business Council initially introduced at the Summer 2019 International Business Networking Reception at the National Museum of Jewish History in Philadelphia, serves to honor Carl Lutz and numerous other diplomats from many nations who acted with bravery and courage in the Holocaust.

Carl Lutz’s events are taking place in Philadelphia - the city where Carl Lutz served as Chancellor at the Swiss Consulate from 1926 to 1934.

On March 30 & June 30, 2020, March 30, 2021, and October 23, 2022 the Mid-Atlantic - Eurasia Business Council hosted public virtual & hybrid events showcasing the life and legacy of Carl Lutz and Diplomatic Rescue in the Holocaust. They hosted several excellent speakers, including City of Philadelphia, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania officials, U.S. Congresswoman from Pennsylvania & several international consuls and showed a recorded interview with Carl Lutz's stepdaughter, Agnes Hirschi. On October 23, 2022, the Mid-Atlantic - Eurasia Business Council and Jewish Genealogical and Archival Society of Greater Philadelphia co-hosted a hybrid event at Congregation Rodeph Shalom in Philadelphia showcasing the life and legacy of Carl Lutz and Diplomatic Rescue in the Holocaust, presented film "Dangerous Diplomacy", and held a discussion with the Co-Producers and Co-Directors of this documentary. Please find the links below to the "Dangerous Diplomacy" Film Sneak Peak presented during our program on Carl Lutz’ 125th Birthday.

From December 2025 – Fall 2026, the Mid-Atlantic - Eurasia Business Council will continue to showcase the life and legacy of Carl Lutz and Diplomatic Rescue in the Holocaust through a variety of presentations. These events will take place both virtually and in-person at indoor and outdoor locations in Philadelphia, including the Mayor’s Reception Room in Philadelphia City Hall, Philadelphia Holocaust Memorial Plaza, and various universities and colleges in the Greater Philadelphia Area.  

They will hold the "Visas for Life: The Righteous and Honorable Diplomats" exhibit at the Quaker Arch Street Meeting House in Philadelphia (320 Arch Street, PA 19106), which will honor diplomats across nations who undertook heroic rescue efforts during the Holocaust. The exhibition will culminate on March 30, 2026, the anniversary of Carl Lutz's birth and the centennial of his arrival in Philadelphia. They are planning to host international experts and guests including Agnes Hirschi, Carl Lutz’ stepdaughter and President of the Carl Lutz Society, have several hybrid events from December 17, 2025 – March 30, 2026, present the Forgotten Heroes of the Holocaust Congressional Gold Medal story, and to have a memorial in 2026, the 100th year anniversary of Carl Lutz' arrival in Philadelphia.

For further information please see our flyer.