On this 250th anniversary of our nation, join acclaimed philosopher Scott Samuelson as he explores the philosophical roots of our national experiment.

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Saturday, May 30, 2026

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Gravitate Coworking (Downtown)

500 Locust Street, Des Moines, Iowa, 50309, United States

Admission is included for Lyceum Members.

This lecture is one entry in a three-part series. The full schedule for the series is as follows:

Part I: Saturday, May 30 • 10 AM - 12 PM

Part II: Sat, June 13 • 10 AM - 12 PM

Part III: Sat, June 13 • 10 AM - 12 PM