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.
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.