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Founding Forward’s Annual Celebration – Constitution Day

An annual celebration with the Founding Forward Board, Union League leaders, generous donors, program partners, students, and others to celebrate Constitution Day and the continued work and impact of Founding Forward!

September 17, 2024
The Union League of Philadelphia
Valley Forge Tour

Valley Forge Tour

We invite you to join us for a tour of Founding Forward’s Valley Forge campus to learn more about our incredible civic education programs.

September 23, 2024
Valley Forge Campus
Speaker Programs

Library Hour: The Partnership: The Partnership that Won World War II with author Ted Aldrich

One a US Army lifer and the other a legendary Wall Street Lawyer, combined their talents, integrity, and work ethic first prepare America for World War II (as Army Chief of Staff and Secretary of War) and then win it.

September 24, 2024
The Union League of Philadelphia
Valley Forge Tour

Valley Forge Tour

We invite you to join us for a tour of Founding Forward’s Valley Forge campus to learn more about our incredible civic education programs.

September 26, 2024
Valley Forge Campus
Speaker Programs

Civil War Round Table: Our Ancient Faith

Lincoln Prize-winning historian and League member Allen Guelzo shares his intimate study of Abraham Lincoln’s views on democracy, giving us a deeper understanding of this endlessly fascinating man and showing how his ideas are still relevant more than 150 years later.

September 30, 2024
The Union League of Philadelphia
Valley Forge Tour

Valley Forge Tour

We invite you to join us for a tour of Founding Forward’s Valley Forge campus to learn more about our incredible civic education programs.

October 1, 2024
Valley Forge Campus
Student Program

Good Citizen Expo

The Expo is an open house-style event where families will learn more about Founding Forward, the Union League, and the opportunities that await the recipients.

October 6, 2024
The Union League of Philadelphia
Special Event

Archives Month Philly

Visit Founding Forward’s Philadelphia Campus for Archive Month Philly! Event will include an open house for our current exhibit, A City Divided: The Civil War, Philadelphia & The Union League, a tour of the clubhouse, an introduction to the exhibit, and a display of the collections. Guests will enjoy a reception with drinks and light refreshments.

October 7, 2024
The Union League of Philadelphia
Speaker Programs

Royal Oak: Kingmaker: A Life of Power, Seduction, and Intrigue

Join author Sonia Purnell to discover the historic legacy of Pamela Harriman, Churchill’s daughter-in-law and diplomatic “secret weapon” who also served as U.S. Ambassador to France during the Clinton administration.

October 10, 2024
The Union League of Philadelphia
Valley Forge Tour

Valley Forge Tour

We invite you to join us for a tour of Founding Forward’s Valley Forge campus to learn more about our incredible civic education programs.

October 14, 2024
Valley Forge Campus
Valley Forge Tour

Valley Forge Tour

We invite you to join us for a tour of Founding Forward’s Valley Forge campus to learn more about our incredible civic education programs.

October 17, 2024
Valley Forge Campus
Spirit of America Youth Leadership Program

Spirit of America IX

A transformative, four-day residential program that engages high school students with the first principles of freedom.

October 17, 2024
- October 20, 2024
Valley Forge Campus

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