The after dinner events began with the recognition of Russell’s birthday–-his 75th–-an introduction by Edwin Feulner…and then comments by Russell.

The event at the Dearborn Inn was only a little ways from where Russell worked at Greenfield Village when he was a college student. It was there he met Mr. Ford.

Russell Kirk at Philadelphia Society from The Russell Kirk Center on Vimeo.

As well as Russell’s speech there was an earlier address by Roger Scruton at the evening’s gathering.

Roger Scruton at Philadelphia Society from The Russell Kirk Center on Vimeo.