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Welcome, Democracy Scholars! We are delighted to invite you to American Independence and Identity at 250: Examining Democracy in the United States and Globally. This conference will be hosted at Gordon College on Thursday, June 11-Saturday, June 13, with events in Ken Olsen Science Center, Chase Hall, and Lane Student Center. Join for an optional tour of revolutionary sites in Boston, MA on Sunday, June 14.

Check out the schedule below and get excited for a phenomenal lineup of panel discussions, keynote addresses, and more!
Friday June 12, 2026 5:15pm - 6:45pm EDT
Please visit the Welcome Table in the entryway of the Ken Olsen Science Center to return your name tag and check out with our Conference Team. (If you would like to stay for the evening's Dinner, Plenary Address, and Reception, you are welcome to wait to drop off your name tag until the evening's events conclude at 8:45 p.m.)

For Guests with On-Campus Housing:
During this 5:15–6:45 p.m. window, please gather your belongings from Chase Hall, leaving your room locked as you exit. If you will be staying for the evening's Dinner, Plenary Address, and Reception, you can store luggage in your parked car or bring it over to Ken Olsen Science Center to be stored in our luggage room until 8:45 p.m., when the evening's events conclude. Then, please visit the Welcome Table to return your name tag & key card and check out with our Conference Team!

*If you need to check out earlier than 5:15 p.m. or later than 8:45 p.m. on Friday, please email our team at [email protected] so we can arrange a time for a staff member to send you off hospitably!




Friday June 12, 2026 5:15pm - 6:45pm EDT
Loggia (Ken Olsen Science Center)

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