Rosemont College students participated in an educational visit to the National Liberty Museum in Old City, Philadelphia. The experience served as a meaningful conclusion to the spring Sports Governance course. Students explored how sports connect communities, shape civic identity, and reflect democratic values.

The visit gave students the opportunity to connect classroom discussions with real world examples. Through interactive exhibits and historical artifacts, students deepened their understanding of sports governance and its impact on society.

Exploring the “In the Arena” Exhibit

During the visit, students explored the museum’s featured exhibit, In the Arena. The exhibit highlights the power of sports to bring people together around shared causes and experiences.

From packed stadiums to neighborhood gatherings, sports create spaces where people unite through loyalty, tradition, and emotion. The exhibit examines how athletes, fans, and cities transform sporting events into civic rituals that shape culture and community.

In addition, students viewed artifacts from iconic moments in sports history. These displays reflected many of the governance concepts studied throughout the semester. Seeing these ideas represented through real examples made the experience especially valuable for students.

Dr. Christine Hagedorn shared that the field trip was an exciting way to conclude the semester. She explained that students enjoyed seeing the connections between governance concepts and the museum exhibits firsthand. Furthermore, experiencing the exhibits together created a memorable and collaborative learning environment.

“It was fantastic to see artifacts representing the governance concepts we’ve been studying all semester. Plus, we saw other exhibits related to freedom of assembly, a democratic value. Seeing this together was a true joy!” – Dr. Christine Hagedorn

Below are photos shared by Dr. Hagedorn