Upcoming Events
Voter Registration Training
March 21st, 2024 | 11:00am
Lecture: Esther Mujawayo, Rwandan author, pyschotherapist, genocide survivor
March 27th, 2024 | 7:00pm
National Civics Bee
April 13th, 2024 | 10:00am
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Who Are We?
The Center for the Study of Democracy was founded in 2002 as a joint initiative of St. Mary’s College and its partner institution, Historic St. Mary’s City. It explores contemporary and historical issues associated with the ideas of democracy, liberty and justice in national and international contexts. It facilitates activities that strengthen democracy and the rule of law, enhance security and individual freedoms, invigorate civil society, encourage free enterprise, and increase economic, environmental, educational and cultural equity.