Queen City Sovereignty Salon: Inaugural Gathering

A new tradition of conversation, curiosity, and community begins in Staunton.

The Queen City Sovereignty Salon is a monthly gathering for those who believe ideas still matter, that the future is shaped not by decrees from above but by conversations among thoughtful people determined to live freely, build resilient communities, and explore the frontiers of human potential.

📜 A Modern Forum for Enduring Questions
Our inaugural meeting will open a space for inquiry and dialogue around themes that define this historical moment:

• Sovereignty and Self-Determination – What does it mean to live as free individuals and self-reliant communities in the 21st century?
• Money, Technology, and Trust – How do tools like Bitcoin, Nostr, and decentralized systems reshape power and possibility?
• Wellbeing and Human Flourishing – How can we cultivate resilience; physical, emotional, and civic; in an age of volatility?

Rather than lectures or panels, the salon is designed as a participatory conversation: part philosophical roundtable, part intellectual society, part incubator for collaboration. Everyone is welcome, from the deeply curious to the deeply experienced, provided you bring an open mind and a willingness to engage in good-faith dialogue.

🫖 The Spirit of the Salon
Inspired by the Enlightenment salons of centuries past, this is a space where ideas meet action. Where technology, philosophy, and civic imagination intersect over meaningful discussion and new friendships. Expect lively debate, unexpected connections, and the seeds of projects that could shape our community’s future.