Philodemic Room Commemorations

The Philodemic Society and Georgetown developed a framework to carefully consider and select individuals for the room’s design. Several of the original photos, paintings, and ceiling names were selected for the updated design, and some individuals formerly represented in the room were not reinstalled, including those who defended and perpetuated enslavement of people of African descent.

As part of a Philodemic Society nomination and voting process, new individuals are also being added and commemorated in photos around the room, who reflect our community’s values and the society’s motto “Eloquence in the Defense of Liberty.” Georgetown and the Philodemic Society are honored to feature these Georgetown community members and national leaders in this historic space.