This post may seem like an advertisement of sorts, but I feel compelled to share with fellow patriots what I was privileged to experience a few days ago. I have no affiliation whatsoever with the institution about which I write, other than what I mention at the end. Those who read this post to the end will be offered a free, priceless gift which, if accepted, will undoubtedly open their eyes to the richness that underpins our Nation’s history as a freedom-loving people.

Several years ago I became aware of a small private institution of higher learning called Hillsdale College. Founded in Hillsdale, Michigan in 1844, Hillsdale College recently began holding an annual celebration on or around the time of Constitution Day (September 17). This year the day of commemoration was held on Thursday, September 18, in Washington, D.C., at a hotel on Pennsylvania Avenue, just blocks from the White House. I was fortunate to be invited to attend the day’s events, which culminated in a lovely banquet that evening. All of the events were free of charge to attendees. I cannot remember when I last enjoyed myself as much on an intellectual level and in the company of so many fellow freedom-loving patriots.