“Life, Liberty & Happiness” Lecture Series

James Madison’s Montpelier and The Valentine Museum partner to explore religious freedom, democracy, and the U.S. Constitution. The second of a three part series, Eola Dance will guide a discussion of faith and practice, equal protection under the law, and responsibility in telling “whole history.” Chief Keith Anderson will illuminate the long journey to religious freedom for Native American Nations and citizens; joined by Rev. Larry Walker to explore the ways in which faith, perseverance, and spirituality sustained generations of descendants of the enslaved as Piedmont VA “landkin” sharing in connection to this cultural landscape; and American slavery, law, and religious studies scholar Paul Finkelman (PhD) will provide depth of insight into the U.S. Constitution and the protection of religious freedom past and present.