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Friday, September 19

Spain and the Birth of American Democracy

By Daughters of the American Revolution

This history symposium about Spain’s contributions to the American Revolution will be held Friday, Sept. 19 – Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.

Date and time

Location

Constitution Hall

1776 D Street NW Washington, DC 20006

Agenda

Friday 9/19

Saturday 9/20/25

4:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Welcome Remarks

5:00 PM - 5:45 PM

Spain in the American Revolution

Gonzalo M. Quintero Saravia, PhD, SJD

5:45 PM - 7:00 PM

First Session: The General Picture

"The World in 1776" Professor Gabriel B. Paquette "The Spanish Empire in the Long 18th Century" Professor Manuel Lucena Giraldo MAE

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Highlights

1 day, 2 hours, 30 minutes
ALL AGES
In person
Doors at 3:30 PM

About this event

This symposium about Spain’s contributions to the American Revolution will be held Friday, September 19 in the afternoon and all day on Saturday, September 20, 2025, in DAR Constitution Hall. All events including academic lectures and other activities will be free and open to the public with pre-registration required. Please view the most up to date angeda on this page and find more details on www.dar.org and www.queensofiaspanishinstitute.org.

The symposium is presented by the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), the Queen Sofía Spanish Institute (QSSI), and the Fundación Ramón Areces (FRA) with support from the Cultural Office of the Embassy of Spain in the United States. This will be the second symposium in QSSI’s America&Spain250 initiative and a cornerstone event of DAR’s America250 programming to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding.

Quick Facts:

Friday, September 19 from 4:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Saturday, September 20 from 10 am - 8:00 pm

This is a two day event. You will only need to register once for both days and will need proof of registration for entering the building.

The event will consist of speakers, panels, and booths of different history and cultural organizations, all sharing resources related to the 250th.

Events will be held in DAR Constitution Hall and will not be live streamed.

Full security check will be in progress.
Additional program information can be found HERE.

Frequently asked questions

Will this event be live-streamed or recorded?

No, unfortunately this event will not be live-streamed but will be recorded for later viewing. More information on this topic will be released closer to the event.

Is this a two day event? When do doors open each day?

Yes this is a two day event. Sessions will occur on Friday Sept. 19 from 4:30 pm-7:00 pm and Saturday Sept. 20 from 10:00 am-7:30 pm. Doors will open 1 hour before the start time of each session.

Will I need to bring ID?

Yes, you will need to bring ID that matches your registration.

How do I get to Constitution Hall?

Please find Constitution Hall directions and parking information here: www.dar.org/CHDirections

Is there Parking available?

There is no on site parking at Constitution Hall but there is street parking available and several paid garages nearby for those who are driving. More information can be found here: www.dar.org/CHParking

Will there be food provided? Can outside food be brought into the Hall?

No, only water, tea, and coffee will be available for attendees. No food or drink besides water is allowed in the auditorium. You are able to bring in outside food into the lobby only. There will be a list provided of nearby restaurants for food.

Will there be Security at the event?

Yes. There will be a full security check each time you enter the building. You will need to show your registration upon entry each time. If you do not have a copy of your registration confirmation, you will not be allowed to enter the building.

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