Gearing up for America’s 250th birthday!
Last month we announced our Founding Forward “headliner” for America’s Semiquincentennial: Give Me Liberty: A Civic Conference, September 15-18.
With hundreds of invited guests, the conference will share lots of information and updates on the exciting work of Founding Forward, but even more, it will be an exciting moment for us to unveil new programs and launch new initiatives. It won’t be just an event, it will be a celebration.We are excited to announce more soon, but in the meantime, don’t miss Give Me Liberty: A Civic Conference! Save the date and sign up to learn more.
Stay tuned for other events and information coming soon.
On December 13, Founding Forward and the Friends of the Medal of Honor Grove will celebrate as part of National Wreaths Across America, with our very own Wreaths Across the Grove. This event will remember the fallen and pay tribute to the more than 3,500 Medal of Honor recipients with a special wreath-laying ceremony. Join us for a short program, the wreath-laying, and then light refreshments. Event starts at 10am. Click here to register by December 6.
We have an incredible line-up for our 2026 teacher seminars! Our week-long and three-day seminars, as well as our traveling programs, provide options to match educators’ schedules and interests. Thanks to our generous donors, educators attend free of cost and receive a stipend to help offset personal travel expenses.
Teachers can kick off the new year with one of our two winter seminars:
- Lincoln, Douglass, Slavery, and the Future of American Self-Government, January 16-18 at Liberty Hill
- Republic to Ruin: Shakespeare and Rome, February 13-16 at Liberty Hill
Our remaining 2026 lineup is also available online. Spots will fill quickly – so apply today!
We are now accepting applications for our 2026 Spirit of America sessions. Held on our Valley Forge campus, Spirit of America immerses high school students in mock congressional debates, free enterprise exercises, and visits to historic sites. This is a unique opportunity for students to gain leadership skills and insights that will last a lifetime, along with a stronger sense of their role and responsibilities as citizens. 2026 applications are open now.
Speaker programs are an excellent way to learn and stay informed on timely topics. Programs are selling quickly so register today to secure your spot!
- November 4: Public Affairs: Israel & Middle East Update with Daniel Pipes
- November 20: Liberty Series: Buckley at 100 with Charles C.W. Cooke
- November 24: Civil War Round Table: Man and Myth: Sculpting Lincoln with Harold Holzer
- January 15: Public Affairs: H.R. McMaster in the Trump White House with H.R. McMaster
- January 20: Library Hour: Jefferson vs. Hamilton: The Pursuit of Liberty with Jeffrey Rosen.
- January 27: Library Hour: Truman and the Atomic Bomb with Ted Aldrich
New speaker programs are always being added: Follow us on social media (@FoundingForward) so you don’t miss out and check the Founding Forward’s speaker program calendar to see all the exciting things happening. If attending in person, attendance is free, but registration is required.
All of the work of Founding Forward is onlypossible through the generosity of League members and others who support this vital work.
Please join us in this important work by making your tax-deductible gift to Founding Forward by December 31. You can securely process your one-time or recurring donation online.
With your help, we are securing this great American experiment continues for another 250 years…