Monday, December 2 at 5:00 PM
What will the Semiquincentennial mean - long-term - for the City of Philadelphia?
In 2026, Philadelphia will be the epicenter of the 250th Anniversary of the Nation, filled with world-class patriotic, sports, arts, and civic celebrations. The December Salon will explore what Philadelphia will gain once the party is over.
The Salon: Spirited conversations in a convivial setting
The Salon provides an opportunity for Athenæum members to discuss issues impacting Philadelphia’s future. Twenty participants and a moderator gather around the boardroom table for discussions sparked by invited topic experts. The Salon is akin to a graduate school seminar: a moderated discussion in a safe, intimate setting. The moderator opens each 90-minute Salon with a brief welcome, introduces the presenters, and asks a question to the presenters to open the session before posing the same question to participants.
Danielle DiLeo Kim, AIA, is President and CEO of PHILADELPHIA250, the nonprofit leading the commemoration of the 250th anniversary of American independence in Philadelphia in 2026. Leveraging her urban design and community engagement experience, Danielle is shaping this once-in-a-generation milestone by bringing the 250th to the people and neighborhoods of Philadelphia through civic activations, local celebrations, and enduring transformations.
Bill Marrazzo is Chief Executive Officer and President of WHYY, Inc., and currently serves as Chairman of the Board of Independence Historical Trust, the nonprofit charged with raising funds to fulfill the mission of Independence National Historical Park and and to promote its historical, scientific, educational and interpretive activities.
