Master Builders' Dialogues 2025: “Towards a More Perfect Union:” Accessibility and Preservation

Join us for an engaging half-day symposium exploring accessibility and historic preservation at the Arch Street Meeting House located at 320 Arch Street, Philadelphia.

As we approach the Semiquincentennial of American independence in 2026, museums and historic sites are increasingly exploring more inclusive stories about our journey towards a "more perfect union." It follows that these places also need to become more physically and programmatically accessible to all visitors. This engaging half-day symposium wil show you how accessibility has evolved beyond ADA regulations into human-centered, universal design that can be compatible with historic-preservation and interpretive standards.

This event is presented in partnership with the Art-Reach, Association for Preservation Technology, Delaware Valley Chapter, and the Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia.

Following the symposium, a cocktail reception will be held in historic Carpenters' Hall, located at 320 Chestnut Street in Philadelphia.