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America250 Events

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. To view the events held in honor of America’s 250th, view the events below or click here.

2026 program and events calendar

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History Tour

History Tour of the League House

History tours are a great way to learn more about the founding of The Union League of Philadelphia and its rich history.

May 18, 2026
The Union League of Philadelphia
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Speaker Programs

Civil War Round Table: 19th Century Philadelphia: War, Reform, and Citizenship

Join us for this special program that includes the viewing of a documentary on Philadelphia’s 19th-century history, including the League’s founding and the fight for Union and reform, with commentary by Executive Producer Sam Katz, Historical Consultant Jim Mundy, and moderated by Founding Forward Senior Advisor John Meko. 

May 27, 2026
The Union League of Philadelphia
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Speaker Programs

New Date: Public Affairs: State of the Nation with Andrew C. McCarthy

Please note – this program was previously scheduled for February 24, 2026, but was rescheduled to June 1, 2026, due to inclement weather. Join Founding Forward for a conversation with Andrew McCarthy on the state of the nation and American politics. Topics will include national security, lawfare, and terrorism. 

June 1, 2026
The Union League of Philadelphia
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History Tour

History Tour of the League House

History tours are a great way to learn more about the founding of The Union League of Philadelphia and its rich history.

June 8, 2026
The Union League of Philadelphia
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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.

June 13, 2026
Valley Forge Campus
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Special Event

Philly’s Historic Social Clubs Unveiled

Together with the Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia, Founding Forward is pleased to share the historic League House as part of a self-guided, open-house tour of Philadelphia’s historic social clubs.

June 14, 2026
The Union League of Philadelphia
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Week-long teacher seminar

Suffrage and Citizenship: Democracy’s Expansion

This week–long professional development seminar offers educators an in-depth exploration of the women’s suffrage movement and the arduous struggle for the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. The program combines content-rich lectures, dynamic discussions, and lesson demonstrations with hands-on engagement with primary sources. 

June 14, 2026 - June 19, 2026
- June 19, 2026
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History Tour

History Tour of the League House

History tours are a great way to learn more about the founding of The Union League of Philadelphia and its rich history.

June 16, 2026
The Union League of Philadelphia
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Speaker Programs

Library Hour: A New View of Women’s Suffrage

Lisa Tetrault dispels myths about the Nineteenth Amendment, including the claim that it guaranteed a right to vote, while highlighting what the suffrage movement did accomplish.  

June 16, 2026
Union League Liberty Hill
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Week-long teacher seminar

The Age of Revolution: 1776-1917

This seminar immerses teachers in the transformative “Age of Revolution,” tracing political upheavals from the late 18th to the early 20th centuries. Participants will explore the American Revolution, the French Revolution, the Revolutions of 1830, the Revolutions of 1848, and the Russian Revolution of 1917, comparing their causes, trajectories, and outcomes. 

June 21, 2026 - June 26, 2026
- June 26, 2026
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History Tour

History Tour of the League House

History tours are a great way to learn more about the founding of The Union League of Philadelphia and its rich history.

June 22, 2026
The Union League of Philadelphia
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Speaker Programs

Civil War Round Table: Lincoln & the American Revolution

Join us as Dr. Allen Guelzo discusses Abraham Lincoln and his reverence for the Declaration of Independence as the foundation of American identity.

June 24, 2026
Union League Liberty Hill
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