Founding Forward is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity that provides immersive multi-day civic education programs for students, teachers, and citizens.
Joined April 2009
- Tweets 3,946
- Following 196
- Followers 1,274
- Likes 1,224
1,292 Photos and videos
Happy #FlagDay! On June 14, 1777, the stars & stripes were adopted by the Continental Congress as the emblem of our new nation during the Revolutionary War. Today, the flag we know & love continues to fly high, seen here above Founding Forward’s Valley Forge campus.
1
6
On this day 250 years ago, in Philadelphia’s Independence Hall, the Continental Congress appointed the “Committee of Five” to draft what we now know as the Declaration of Independence. Follow along with us as we count down to 250 years of American independence! #America250
3
4
57
250 years ago today, Richard Henry Lee proposed the “Lee Resolution” in Philadelphia—kickstarting America's drive for independence. Follow along with us as we count down to America’s 250th birthday! #IndependenceDay #America250 #OnThisDay #History
1
52
On this day 82 years ago, in the midst of World War II, the Allies launched the D-Day invasion to liberate Western Europe from Nazi occupation. Today, we honor the bravery of these extraordinary soldiers and their unyielding devotion to freedom. #Onthisday #DDay #MedalofHonor
2
45
Congratulations to the 2026 Union League Scholarship and Abele Scholarship recipients!
3
68
Join Ryan Patrick Hanley at 6:30pm for our Liberty Series: The Birth of Economic Freedom as he explores how Adam Smith, an Enlightenment philosopher & economist, redefined self-interest & fueled economic growth through free markets and private enterprises. youtube.com/@FoundingForward…
1
46
Set your reminders and log onto our YouTube channel at 6:30pm tonight for our speaker program, Civil War Round Table: Harriet Tubman as Military Spy with @eddafieldsblack. Watch live on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/@FoundingForward….
2
53
Attention teachers! Summer is quickly approaching, which means time is running out to apply for our FREE 2026 summer professional development seminars. Visit our website, select a program, and apply today! foundingforward.org/teachers…
1
5
116
Founding Forward retweeted
Apr 21
#ICYMI Voice of Democracy state winners and the Patriot’s Pen national winner were honored with a special trip to @foundingforward at Valley Forge. During the four-day immersive experience, students explored America’s founding ideals through hands-on learning, historic tours, and leadership activities—deepening their understanding of freedom, democracy, and civic responsibility.
1
8
13
486
Founding Forward retweeted
Join me later this month in Philadelphia to be a part of the @foundingforward Speaker Series. Looking forward to an engaging conversation on history, memory, and preserving the full American story.
1
2
5
160
We are excited to welcome over 130 high school students from across the country to our Valley Forge campus for another Spirit of America Youth Leadership program! Check out additional program dates here: foundingforward.org/students…
2
121
Set your reminders and log onto our YouTube channel at 6:30pm tonight for our speaker program, Liberty Series: A Voice that Shook the USSR with Ignat Solzhenitsyn. Watch live: youtube.com/@FoundingForward….
24
Founding Forward retweeted
Apr 7
🚀 Don’t miss it! This Saturday, April 11, the VFW wraps up its 79th Voice of Democracy & Patriot’s Pen competitions with the Parade of Winners at the historic Union League of Philadelphia. 🇺🇸
vfw.org/media-and-events/lat…
1
9
13
331
Educators who attend the Medal of Honor Legacy: Vietnam War seminar this summer will have the incredible opportunity of meeting Medal of Honor Recipient Dwight W. Birdwell. To learn more, visit foundingforward.org/seminars…. @CMOH_Society @MedalofHonorCDP
1
4
57
We are thrilled to welcome 39 students & several chaperones from 7 states to another Spirit of America Youth Leadership program on our Valley Forge campus! It’s been exciting having students listen and engage with Benjamin Franklin before they begin their mock congress activity.
1
51
That’s a wrap on #GCD26! Congrats to our awardees and thank you to our sponsors and volunteers. Learn more about our available programs for students, teachers, and citizens at foundingforward.org. @TheUnionLeague
2
44
Founding Forward is thrilled to host the 80th Good Citizen Day – a long-standing, one-day program focused on providing future leaders with immersive experiences in constitutional and civics education. #GCD26 #FoundingForward #America250 @TheUnionLeague
1
1
83
We’ll share exciting updates throughout the day on our FB and Instagram stories. Tune in live at 6:00pm to watch our awards ceremony at tinyurl.com/s8j72a6n!
41
Happy #PresidentsDay! We’re honoring all those who have served as U.S. President while simultaneously concluding our four-day Republic to Ruin: Shakespeare and Rome teacher seminar. More seminars are still open: foundingforward.org/teachers…
2
117
Set your reminders and log onto our Youtube channel at 6:30pm for our speaker program, Library Hour: The American Revolution and the Fate of the World, with author Dr. Richard Bell, Professor of History at the University of Maryland. youtube.com/@FoundingForward…
81