The Philadelphia Society
Our Mission
"To sponsor the interchange of ideas through discussion and writing, in the interest of deepening the intellectual foundation of a free and ordered society, and of broadening the understanding of its basic principles and traditions. In pursuit of this end we shall examine a wide range of issues: economic, political, cultural, religious, and philosophic. We shall seek understanding, not conformity." Philadelphia Society By-Laws
Regional Meeting
Indianapolis, Indiana
October 23-24, 2009
Sheraton at the Keystone Crossing
Pursuit of Truth: Inside and Outside the Academy
Speakers and Panels to be Announced Later
To attend, you must be invited by a Member
This meeting is dedicated to the memory of
Professor Benjamin Rogge,
Wabash College, and Pierre F. Goodrich, founder of the Liberty Fund.
Ed Feulner's Presidential
Essay in 2008
includes a wonderful essay on Ben Rogge and one
of his seminal essays on "The Case for Economic Freedom"
For a quick sample of Ben's vision on
education, see his address
to the graduating seniors at Wabash College in 1963.
For a humorous insight into the nature of The
Philadelphia Society,
you may listen to Professor Ben Rogge's "First Ten Years",
an address that he gave at
the 1974 National Meeting.
Our last Regional Meeting in Indianapolis
was held
November 17-18, 1995, The Legacy of Pierre F. Goodrich,
and included Tributes to our Founder, Don Lipsett.
The Presentations from that meeting are now available online.
46th National Meeting
Philadelphia, April 9-11, 2010
Competing Visions of America: Exceptionalism Properly Understood
45th National Meeting
Back to Basics: Conservative Principles in the 21st Century
March 27-29, 2009
New Orleans, Louisiana
Westin Hotel, Canal Place
Regional Meeting
The Culture of Liberty in the Americas
San Antonio, Texas
October 10-11, 2008
Menger Hotel
Click to Hear the Presentations
Click to see the Biographical Information for Speakers
Click for Background Information on Topics
The most recent additions to our homepage are listed with a *
*Presentations from the
National Meeting, March 27-29, 2009, New Orleans
Back to Basics: Conservative Principles in the 21st Century
*Presentations from the
Regional Meeting, October 10-11, 2008, San Antonio
The Culture of Liberty in the Americas
Presentations from the
National Meeting, April 11-13, 2008 Arlington, Virginia
Europe, the U.S. and the Future of Western Civilization
Presentations from the Regional
Meeting, October 19-20, 2007 Louisville Kentucky
Decentralism and Regionalism in American Politics and Letters
Presentations from the National
Meeting, April 27-29, 2007 Philadelphia
Challenges to Conservatism
Presentations from the Regional Meeting,
October 13-14, 2006 Pittsburgh
The Contested Roots of American Liberty
Presentations from the National
Meeting, March 31-April 2, 2006 Philadelphia
The Role of the U.S. in the World Today
Presentations
from the Regional
Meeting, October 7-8, 2005, Milwaukee
The Ownership Society and Conservative
Principles
Presentations from the National
Meeting, April 29-May 1, 2005, Miami
What Is An American?
Presentations from the Regional
Meeting, October 1-2, 2004, Philadelphia
Black History and Conservative Principles
Presentations from
the Gala 40th! Anniversary in
Chicago, April 30-May 2, 2004
The Conservative Movement for Forty Years: Achievements and
Prospects
Permanent Library of Related Materials
A special page devoted to Erik Ritter von Kuehnelt-Leddihn. Or go directly to Tributes by Bill Buckley, Ed Feulner, and original artwork by Erik.
Wilhelm Roepke: Speeches, Tributes, and Photographs
The Eric Brodin Gallery: candid photos of many members and friends of The Philadelphia Society taken during meetings held from 1981 to 1998.
The Voices of Conservatism, featuring classic audio clips from the early 1960s: Frank Meyer, Richard Weaver, and Gerhart Niemeyer. On January 22, 1999, the voices of Andrew Lytle singing his drover songs, Bill Buckley on Stanley Parry and Wilmoore Kendall, and Milton Friedman on Adam Smith and his neckties were added. Over the years this will be added to from the extensive tapes of The Philadelphia Society.
Regional Meeting in Williamsburg, October 3-4, 2003
National Meeting in New Orleans, April 25-27, 2003
Regional Meeting in Cleveland, September 20-21, 2002
National Meeting in Philadelphia, April 12-14, 2002
Regional Meeting in New Orleans, Sept. 21-22, 2001
National Meeting in Philadelphia, April 20-22, 2001
Regional Meeting in Grand Rapids, November 10-12, 2000
National Meeting in Chicago, Illinois, April 28-30, 2000
Regional Meeting in Los Angeles, California, October 15-16, 1999
National Meeting in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, April 23-25, 1999
Regional Meeting in Wilmington, Delaware, October 9-10, 1998
National Meeting in Oak Brook, April 24-26, 1998
Regional Meeting in San Antonio, October 3-4, 1997
National Meeting in Philadelphia, April 25-27, 1997
Regional Meeting in Williamsburg, November 22-24, 1996
Tributes to Distinguished Members
The Voices of Conservatism (The classic voices of Conservatism)
Audio Clips (You will need a RealAudio player to hear them)
Presidents from 1964 to the Present (Chronological Order)
Board of Trustees f rom 1964 to the Present
Meeting Topics from 1964 to the Present
Dedication of Don Lipsett Room at The Heritage Foundation, July 9. 1997
Print Exhibition of Classical Republicans, Whigs, and Tories, 1650-1750
Professor Robert Heineman's "Conservatism in the US: 1976 to the Present"
The Philadelphia Society is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, non-partisan educational foundation.
It does not support, endorse or oppose candidates or proposed legislation.
All contributions to The Philadelphia Society are tax deductible.
Telephone number for the National Office and Mrs. Julie Flick is 517-688-5111
If you have any questions or inquiries about The Philadelphia Society, please contact the Secretary,
Bill Campbell, using the numbers listed below.
Telephone 225-927-2042
FAX 225-922-9959
E-mail: wcampbell14@cox.net
Click on E-Mail if you wish to respond directly.
Links to Other Organizations
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