Summer Student Opportunities
Here comes the sun…check out our 2026 summer student opportunities! Spirit of America Youth Leadership Multiple Dates, 9th-12th Grade Students learn about America’s founding and the first principles of freedom through mock congressional debates, a shark tank challenge, historical site visits, and more. Apply today Debate and Leadership Institute July 20-24, 10th-12th Grade Hosted in partnership with The Bill of Rights Institute, this unique, 5-day, overnight debate program is […]
Medal of Honor Grove Closed until Further Notice
Please note that the Medal of Honor Grove, spanning 42 acres of our Valley Forge campus, is closed to all pedestrians, staff, and visitors until further notice due to icy, unsafe conditions. Staff will reopen the Grove as soon as conditions allow, and we will announce the reopening on both our social media pages and […]
Experience a summer like no other
At Founding Forward, we offer a variety of free in-person professional development seminars perfect for educators like you! Check out our featured seminars below: Fourth Amendment: Search, Seizure, and Privacy https://foundingforward.org/seminars/fourth-amendment/June 26-28, 2026This three-day weekend seminar, features lead scholar Dr. Bruce Murphy from Lafayette College and guest scholar John Yoo from University of California Berkeley School of Law, invites educators to deepen their […]
Wreaths Across the Grove
Founding Forward cordially invites you to our Valley Forge Campus for Wreaths Across the Grove! When: December 13, 2025Where: Founding Forward’s Valley Forge Campus1601 Valley Forge Road, Phoenixville, PA 19460 Founding Forward and The Friends of the Medal of Honor Grove, will host Wreaths Across the Grove on December 13, 2025, to honor the fallen, including […]
2026 Professional Development Seminar Applications Now Open!
We are pleased to announce we have opened applications for Founding Forward’s 2026 teacher programs! Our winter and summer lineup includes: 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 […]
Exciting Updates from Founding Forward!
Founding Forward is pleased to share its newest project highlighting the important mission, work, programs, and resources available to the teachers, students, League members, and community. Enjoy, and share, this exciting video which will be used to help reach new audiences across the country as Founding Foward continues to build a future rooted in liberty…. Founding Forward is […]
In Their Own Words: The Civil War Experience
Dear Educator, Welcome back to school! As you begin the new year, Founding Forward invites you to take part in a unique one-day professional development seminar at the historic Union League of Philadelphia on October 23, 2025. In Their Own Words: The Civil War Soldier Experience offers teachers like you a rare opportunity to view letters, […]
Fall Professional Development Seminars for Teachers
Founding Forward’s unmatched, immersive professional development seminars are already underway this summer. To keep up with the high demand for our teacher seminars, we are now offering three new fall programs that could be perfect for your school schedules! Don’t miss the chance to enjoy the incredible amenities offered at the resort-like Union League Liberty Hill, the location of our […]
Exciting FREE professional development opportunities for educators!
Sign up for one of these inspiring programs below. This summer, Founding Forward is proud to offer over a dozen free multi-day professional development opportunities in the places where history happened, designed to be both impactful and easy for you to attend. Not only are these programs free of charge, but we are offering a […]
New summer student opportunities to learn, grow, and have fun
Founding Forward’s programs for middle and high school students are unmatched in their ability to bring history to life. Through our unique immersive educational opportunities, Founding Forward utilizes the places where history happened to build the leaders of today and tomorrow – while having fun. We have exciting opportunities coming up this spring and summer! Don’t […]