Spring Public Policy Conference

We Hold These Truths: The Quest for Liberty Conference
Join us for the Helms School of Government and Journal of Statesmanship & Public Policy joint annual public policy conference.
The We Hold These Truths: The Quest for Liberty Conference will be presented in person at Liberty University on March 31, 2026 – April 2, 2026.
Read our Call for Conference Papers (pdf) to learn more about the conference and see all of the due dates. Also, please see our list of Frequently Asked Questions (pdf) if you have any additional questions.


Conference Schedule
The Conference Schedule will be posted soon with details on all the sessions and events.
Travel Information
The Spring Public Policy Conference will take place on Liberty University’s campus. Use 1971 University Boulevard, Lynchburg, VA, 24515 when planning your trip and using GPS.
Hotel Reservations
Located in historic downtown Lynchburg, these hotels are an easy Uber or Lyft ride to Liberty University’s campus.
- The Virginian Hotel, 712 Church St, Lynchburg, VA 24504, (434) 329-3200
Other Lodging Options Near the Liberty Campus:
- Craddock Terry Hotel, 1312 Commerce St, Lynchburg, VA 24504, (434) 455-1500
- Fairfield Inn & Suites- Liberty University, 3777 Candlers Mountain Road, Lynchburg, VA 24502, (434) 845-1700
- Hampton Inn & Suites, 3600 Liberty Mountain Drive, Lynchburg, VA, 24502, (434) 608-1224
- Hilton Garden Inn, 4025 Wards Road Lynchburg, VA 24502, (434) 239-3006