We had a great time hosting educators for our highly acclaimed, accredited summer teacher seminars. We thank each of our attendees for their commitment to civic education. You inspired us. Special thanks to program directors Arch Hunter & Georgette Hackman for their incredible work!

Thank you to M&T Bank, our additional sponsors, participants, & volunteers for helping Founding Forward raise nearly $300,000 through its annual golf outing! Special thanks to Mr. Don Mahoney and Mr. Mark Merlini for their incredible leadership on our Golf Committee!

DYK? Voting Rights Act of ‘65 was signed on this date. Founding Forward teaches the rights and responsibilities of the electorate. #CivicEducation #VotingRights

We were pleased to welcome our partners from MOWW to our Valley Forge campus for a tour! MOWW has long supported Founding Forward's programs and sponsored students to attend our Spirit of America program. We are incredibly grateful for their support!

Aug 8-10, 1787, was the Great Debate leading to ratification of the Constitution. Constructive civil discourse is part of the democratic process. #CivicEducation #Democracy

On this date in August 1841, abolitionist Frederick Douglass gave his first public speech. A Founding Forward commissioned portrait of Douglass hangs in The Union League of Philadelphia. @theunionleague #BlackHistory #CivilWar

Speaker Series: History of Eastern State Penitentiary live stream tonight on YouTube, 6:30pm. #FoundingForward Kerry Sautner, Ed.D. Eastern State Penitentiary

Recorded live: Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site President & CEO Kerry Sautner discusses history of this Philadelphia landmark. #Philadelphia youtube.com/@FoundingForwa…

1,250+ students, 315 teachers, $414,000 in scholarships and we’re halfway through our first year. National Director David Harmer celebrates Founding Forward’s progress and momentum as the leader in civic education. ow.ly/GUzp50SWpos #FoundingForward #CivicEducation

Please join us in congratulating our three summer interns - Grace, Bethany, and Elizabeth - for their incredible work on our collections! We cannot wait to see what the future holds for them, and we are proud of all they have accomplished.

“Freedom, possible only in an orderly society, is the blessed right of the individual to think, speak, work, and act as he pleases; provided only, that he does not violate the identical rights of another.” – Eisenhower #FoundingForward #CivicEducation

The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex. 19th Amendment, ratified on this date in 1920. #19thAmendment #RightToVote #vote

Grades 10-12, register for the Oct. 17-20 Spirit of America Youth Leadership Program! Four days of compelling education on freedom + leadership skills. Learn more here: freedomsfoundation.org/program/spirit… #CivicEducation #LeadershipSkills

On Aug. 23, 1775, the King declared the American colonies to be in “open and avowed rebellion,” punishable by death. This only increased support for independence. We bring this to life through immersive civic education. #AmericanHistory #CivicEducation

As we kick off the Labor Day weekend, we share these words from President Abraham Lincoln: “[Labor] opens the way for all – gives hope to all, and energy, and progress, and improvement of condition to all.” Happy #LaborDay from Founding Forward!

Today’s VJ anniversary reminds us that the ongoing defense of democracy begins with civic education. Your support is critical. foundingforward.org #VJDay #CivicEducation #Democracy

“On Monday, the third day of September 1838, in accordance with my resolution, I bade farewell to the city of Baltimore, and to that slavery which had been my abhorrence from childhood.” – Abolitionist, author, orator, and statesman Frederick Douglass on his escape from slavery.

We are pleased to welcome Corey Stubanas, Program Coordinator, & Peter Moylan, Director of Advancement, to the Founding Forward staff! The strengths and experience they bring to the team will help support & expand our civic education programs. #FoundingForward

On Sept. 5, 1774, the 1st Continental Congress convened in Philadelphia – modeling our representative government and the coalition that would become the US. Our immersive education takes place in the footsteps of history. #USHistory #CivicEducation