Valley Forge Campus Revitalization

Restoring a legacy. Inspiring future generations.

Founding Forward continues to set a new standard for civic education by offering transformative, immersive in-person experiences for students, teachers, and the broader community. To amplify its impact and reach, Founding Forward has launched a multi-year revitalization of its 86-acre Valley Forge campus, adjacent to Valley Forge National Historical Park.

Preservation

Valley Forge Campus Revitalization

To amplify its impact and reach, Founding Forward has launched a multi-year revitalization of its 86-acre campus, adjacent to Valley Forge National Historical Park – the crucible of the American Revolution. Through this endeavor, Founding Forward will improve and upgrade its campus to further expand its mission, impact, and reach.
Rendering of Martha Washington Building - rear entrance

Rear Entrance

Students posing for a photo with Ben Franklin
Rendering of Martha Washington Building lobby

Lobby

Rendering of Martha Washington Building auditorium

Auditorium

Restoration

Reimagining the heart of campus

For decades, the main classroom and administrative building on Founding Forward’s campus has welcomed students, teachers, veterans, scholars, and civic leaders. Through thoughtful restoration and modernization, it will become the centerpiece of a renewed campus experience—preserving history while creating spaces designed for 21st-century learning.

Valley Forge Campus - Martha Washington Building Rendering for the new Martha Washington Building at Valley Forge Campus

Historic Preservation

Modern Classrooms

Engaging Learning Spaces

Immersive Experiences

Enhanced Accessibility

Special Event Spaces

Timeline

Project Timeline

Groundbreaking

September 18, 2026

Topping Out

Winter 2027

Ribbon Cutting

Fall 2027

Building Opens

Winter 2028

The future of Founding Forward

Founding Forward’s 86-acre Valley Forge campus is home to most of Founding Forward’s multi-day student programs and has already seen $4 million in critical infrastructure upgrades. The campus features a 42-acre Medal of Honor Grove as well as 12 buildings, including offices, dormitories, a chapel, and more.

Looking Ahead

Valley Forge Reimagined

Additional campus capital improvements and plans are also underway, including refreshing and expanding dorms; exclusive member and special-guest space; a gatehouse and welcome center; new indoor/outdoor event and meeting space; and more.

Inspiration

Why this matters

Every building, classroom, and gathering space is being thoughtfully designed to inspire learning, leadership development, civic engagement, and community involvement – all in the place where history happened.

Students

Up to XX students annually

Immersive Programs

High-tech, high-impact transformative civic education

Community

Increase community events & engagement

Guest Experience

Enriching, memorable, high-end engagement

Expanded Reach

Scale the organization’s mission and impact

Sponsors

Help build a future rooted in liberty

Together, we can create a campus that inspires citizens, strengthens communities, and prepares tomorrow’s leaders. This is more than a renovation. It is an investment in the future of civic education, constitutional understanding, and informed citizenship. Contact us for more details.

Rendering of Martha Washington Building auditorium
Rendering of Martha Washington Building event space
Rendering of Martha Washington Building learning stairs