We are pleased to announce we have opened applications for Founding Forward’s 2026 teacher programs! Our winter and summer lineup includes:
- 8 week-long seminars with seven at Union League Liberty Hill and one at the historic League House of the Union League in Center City Philadelphia
- 4 week-long travel seminars across a variety of historic sites
- 4 three-day seminars held at Union League Liberty Hill
These programs are free, including your room and board, meals, full program, and visits to historic sites. Participants also receive a $150 travel stipend!
2026 seminar highlights include timely topics tying into America’s 250th celebration as well as seminars on Hamilton, Mark Twain, Civil Rights, History of Immigration, and Women’s Suffrage plus travel seminars on the Civil War and more.
We are excited to be creating an incredible lineup of scholars and speakers to provide unique pedagogical methods, knowledge, and resources, including:
- Dr. Cecilia Chen, West Chester University
- Dr. Joseph Fornieri, Rochester Institute of Technology
- Dr. Allen Guelzo, University of Florida
- Dr. Stephen Knott, Professor Emeritus, US Naval War College
- Lucas Morel, America 250 Commissioner and Washington and Lee University
All seminars provide an inviting and professional environment so you can learn, enjoy, and feel celebrated for the work you do while you enjoy this incredible opportunity.
Don’t wait – apply today! Click the button below to see our lineup and choose the right seminar for you.
Founding Forward will send acceptances in the first week of November 2025 for the January and February 2026 seminars and in the first week of March 2026 for the summer 2026 seminars.