The National Museum of American Religion (NMAR) is a non-profit organization headquartered in Purcellville, Virginia. Founded in 2010 by Christopher Stevenson and Darin Lowder, the organization’s goal is to create a museum dedicated to highlighting the role religion has played in shaping the social, political, economic, and cultural fabric of American life.[1][2]
Background
editThe museum’s planned exhibits would reveal the impact of individuals, institutions, and movements whose religious beliefs and values have impacted the broader history of the United States. The museum’s mission, as outlined in its master planning document, is to “invite all people to be inspired by the Constitution’s bold commitment to the ideal of religious freedom and to be moved to seek its preservation for future generations.”[3] NMAR is seeking to build its museum in Washington, D.C. by 2026.[4][5]
References
edit- ^ Jenkins, Jack (2011-08-16). "Va. man lobbies for religion museum". Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2023-04-29.
- ^ "Build an American national museum of religion". Deseret News. 2010-12-19. Retrieved 2023-04-29.
- ^ "Who We Are – The National Museum of American Religion". nmar.org. Retrieved 2023-04-29.
- ^ "In our opinion: It's time for a National Museum of American Religious History". Deseret News. 2017-05-28. Retrieved 2023-04-29.
- ^ "The National Museum of American Religion". nmar.org. Retrieved 2023-04-29.