Morris Family Center for Law & Liberty
Educating and Inspiring Future Generations
What would it be like to study our nation’s founding documents while sitting in Independence Hall – birthplace of the Declaration of Independence and Constitution? The Morris Family Center for Law & Liberty at HCU is a unique opportunity to do just that! Made possible through a generous gift by University founder Stewart Morris, his family, and other supporters of the University, this exciting initiative of HCU’s College of Arts and Humanities will serve our community as a beacon of inspiration for generations to come. The Center is modeled after one of our nation’s most iconic buildings – Independence Hall in Philadelphia and offers an immersive experience of our nation’s rich history and founding principals.
Our Mission
The Center’s encourages thoughtful contemplation and a more profound appreciation of our country’s founding principles, among our students and fellow Texans alike. This building serves our campus as a transformative reminder of the hallmark American values that speak to the heart of the HCU community: No matter where you are from, you are welcome here for the pursuit of personal growth and advancement. The Center also celebrates our country’s virtues which highlight the commitment to individual liberty, justice and a free market system. Our courses in history, political science and law are cultivated to ask difficult questions about our past while evoking edifying dialogue about how we can continue to pioneer forward together.
Extracurriculars
The Center offers classes and extracurricular programs related to our mission such as faculty lectures, book groups, current event roundtables, guest speakers, and teacher workshops. We host an educational field-trip experience for fifth graders focusing on the American founding where students enact the historic events of Independence Hall. We have also partnered with schools to bring older or younger students to the building for unique educational opportunities directed by their teacher, from reading our nation’s founding documents to analyzing 18th century poetry.
Serving Houston’s Local Educational Community
Independence Hall at HCU continues to engage the greater Houston area with opportunities for partnership and service. The building is available as a conference center for civics groups and the business community. The Presidential Gallery on the second floor is equipped with excellent audio-visual equipment, a full kitchen, and can be arranged for conferences, memorable dining experiences, workshops or lectures.
Support the Center
Donations can be made online at HC.edu/Give by navigating to “Additional Giving Opportunities.”
