As part of the celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, Founding Forward joins the Union League America250 Committee, to deliver engaging, educational programming that celebrates America’s 250th anniversary, honors the Union League’s historic support of President Lincoln in preserving the Union and upholding the ideals of the Declaration of Independence, and reaffirms our commitment to the American dream — while honoring our past, celebrating our present, and inspiring the future.
The programs below are in honor of America 250. To view our all of our scheduled programs and events, please click here.
Tour of the Valley Forge Campus
Held on the second Saturday of each month, January 10, February 14, March 14, April 11, May 9, June 13,
July 11, August 8, September 12, October 10, and November 14, 10:00am at the Valley Forge Campus
Each tour will start with a reading of the Declaration of Independence. Select a date from our event calendar.
Library Hour: Jefferson vs. Hamilton: The Pursuit of Liberty with Jeffrey Rosen
Tuesday, January 20, at the League, View program recording
Library Hour: The American Revolution and the Fate of the World with Richard Bell
Tuesday, February 3, at the League
Lincoln Day
Thursday, February 12, at the League
Library Hour: John Dickinson and the Birth of American Identity with Jane Calvert
Wednesday, February 18, at the League, View program recording
Good Citizen Day
Wednesday, March 25, at the League, Learn More, View 2026 photos, View recap video, Watch dinner program
Benjamin Franklin Bust Unveiling with Jonathan Turley
Tuesday, March 31, 6:00pm at the League, View photos, Purchase a mini-bust
America’s Birthday Through the Eyes of our Members
Thursday, April 9, 6:00pm at the League
Liberty Series: The Birth of Economic Freedom with Ryan Hanley
Thursday, May 7, at the League, Learn More
Scholarship Awards Ceremony
Wednesday, May 20, 5:30pm at the League, More details coming soon
Civil War Round Table: 19th Century Philadelphia: War, Reform, and Citizenship
A Special Film Preview & Conversation with Sam Katz and Jim Mundy
Wednesday, May 27, 6:00pm reception, 6:30pm to 8:00pm program at the League, Learn More
The Age of Revolution: 1776-1917 Teacher Seminar
June 21 – 26, at Liberty Hill, Learn More
Civil War Round Table: Lincoln & the American Revolution with Allen Guelzo
Wednesday, June 24, 6:00pm reception, 6:30pm program at Liberty Hill, Learn More
Naturalization Ceremony & Reception
Friday, June 26, 10:00am at the Valley Forge campus, Learn More
Celebrating America 250: Revolution & Independence Teacher Seminar
July 19-24, at the League, Learn More
Liberty Series: The Making of the American Mind with Matthew Spalding
Monday, July 20, 6:00pm reception, 6:30opm program at the League, Learn More
Library Hour: The Declaration of Independence, America’s National Treasure
Monday, August 10, 6:00pm reception, 6:30opm program at the Union League National, Learn More
Annual Celebration and Presentation of the Charles Kurz, II Prize for Civic Education Leadership
Thursday, September 17, at the League, Details coming soon
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