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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.

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2026/2027 program and events calendar

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America’s Birthday Through the Eyes of the Union League

Come join us for a program at Founding Forward’s Philadelphia campus (within The Union League of Philadelphia), featuring items from our collections about how the Union League has celebrated major milestones in American history.  

October 19, 2026
The Union League of Philadelphia
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History Tour

History Tour of the League House

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

October 20, 2026
The Union League of Philadelphia
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Spirit of America Youth Leadership Program

Spirit of America

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

October 22, 2026
- October 25, 2026
Valley Forge Campus
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History Tour

History Tour of the League House

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

October 26, 2026
The Union League of Philadelphia
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Speaker Programs

Liberty Series: Inside the Supreme Court

Michael Gerhardt and Matthew Franck discuss the 2025-2026 Supreme Court’s rulings and key opinions while anticipating next year’s court docket with moderator Sarah Isgur. 

November 3, 2026
The Union League of Philadelphia
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Spirit of America Youth Leadership Program

Spirit of America

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

November 5, 2026
- November 8, 2026
Valley Forge Campus
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History Tour

History Tour of the League House

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

November 9, 2026
The Union League of Philadelphia
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Speaker Programs

Civil War Round Table: Lincoln’s Legacy & Reconstruction’s Demise

Jon Grinspan examines Lincoln’s legacy during Reconstruction when America strived to fulfill the promise of freedom and equality for millions of newly freed slaves.

November 10, 2026
The Union League of Philadelphia
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Three-day teacher seminar

Civic Life: Aristotle, Machiavelli, and Tocqueville

This weekend professional development seminar, Politics and Virtue: Civic Life in Aristotle, Machiavelli, and Tocqueville, invites educators to explore enduring questions about political life through three foundational thinkers in the tradition of Western Civilization. From the classical world of ancient Greece to the emerging democracies of the modern era, Aristotle, Niccolò Machiavelli, and Alexis de Tocqueville grappled with the relationship between virtue, power, and the health of political communities.

November 13, 2026 - November 15, 2026
- November 15, 2026
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Teacher Banquet Dinner

Teacher Banquet

Founding Forward invites you to join this event to meet the teachers, learn about the value and impact of our seminars, and become inspired by the work they are doing as we build a future rooted in liberty.

November 14, 2026
Union League Liberty Hill
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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.

November 14, 2026
Valley Forge Campus
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History Tour

History Tour of the League House

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

November 16, 2026
The Union League of Philadelphia
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