Exploring the Intersections of Religion and America’s Founding
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Join our coalition of religious history scholars and religious archives, libraries, historical societies, and museums in commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States
As America approaches its 250th anniversary, we invite you to delve into the stories, documents, and debates that shaped the nation’s religious heritage. Our coalition unites diverse voices and institutions dedicated to uncovering the historical and ongoing impact of religion in America’s founding era.
Our Mission
The Religion and America’s 250th Coalition is committed to providing a comprehensive clearinghouse of materials, research, and exhibitions that highlight religion’s evolving role during America’s founding. By bridging academic scholarship with archival treasures, we aim to foster a deeper, more nuanced public understanding of how religious pluralism shaped the nation’s earliest years—and continues to shape it today.
Religious Scholars
Meet leading historians and academics whose work illuminates the diverse religious movements behind early American history.
Religious Libraries & Archives
Explore archived letters, manuscripts, and records that preserve invaluable religious narratives from the founding era.
Religious Historical Societies
Connect with organizations dedicated to documenting, preserving, and interpreting the faith communities of America’s past.
Religious Museums
Discover museums curating exhibits on faith and its contributions to the American experience—past, present, and future.