July 5-8, 2023

JULY 5-8

Braver Angels Debates
These are not your normal debates. Braver Angels Debates are a shared pursuit of truth.
Convention Platform
We deliberate. We debate.
We decide together on our future.
The Future of a Movement
Braver Angels leader John Wood Jr. will set forth the vision of a social movement.
In-House Convention Band
American bluegrass and hip hop group Gangstagrass will teach songwriting and perform live.
Better Conflict
Governor Spencer Cox (R-UT) will join a Democratic Governor to discuss the nature of healthy conflict.
Battlefield Tour
A licensed battlefield guide will lead us through a tour of the Gettysburg battlefield.
I Never Thought of It That Way
Braver Angels leader Mónica Guzmán will show us the power of curiosity.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Check-in will open at 12pm on July 5th at Gettysburg College. We recommend arriving by 5pm in order to have time to visit your room and join us for dinner. The opening plenary will start at 7pm.

Our Closing Night Concert will end around 10pm on July 8th. Your rooms will be available to stay the night and leave the following morning on July 9th, at which time we will provide complimentary shuttle service back to Baltimore and Harrisburg.

All who apply and are accepted to the Convention are called delegates. Some delegates will come from Braver Angels local alliances and other Braver Angels leadership bodies. Others will come as representatives of civic, business, religious, service, educational, and other local and national organizations. Some will even be students from colleges, universities, and trade schools from all across the country.

Delegates will get to participate in four days of activities and events, beginning with an Opening Plenary on Wednesday, July 5, at 7:00 pm and conclude with a Concert on the evening of Saturday, July 8. Starting on July 6th, each day will consist of:

  • Three plenaries

  • Two breakout sessions

  • One evening event


Delegates will have a large variety of events and activities to choose from throughout the Convention.

Everyone must apply to attend and not all applications will be accepted. Braver Angels does it this way for three reasons:

1. To ensure an equal balance of conservatives, progressives, and independents. This is why we ask you to indicate your political leaning when you register.

2. To ensure participation from many organizations.

3. To have a convention consisting of leaders first and foremost.

Those whose applications are accepted are called delegates. Some delegates will come from Braver Angels local alliances and other Braver Angels leadership bodies. Others will come as representatives of civic, business, religious, service, educational, and other local and national groups from across the country.

Basic registration is $400. It covers food, lodging, parking, use of gym facilities, shared rides to and from airports and train stations, and participation in all convention activities.

For commuters who aren’t using accommodations offered by the College, registration is $300.

For students, registration is $200. However, the first 50 students accepted as delegates will be offered a full scholarship.

Financial assistance will be available for those in need. All delegates will have the opportunity to submit an application.

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