The extensive Civil War-based historic collections of the Union League and related organizations, along with exhibits in the Heritage Center, serve to educate, inspire, and inform our program participants.

Founding Forward was formed through the merger of two long-standing American institutions: The Union League Legacy Foundation, founded in 1947, and Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge, founded in …

6 days ago · Founding Forward presents awards to honor citizenship, leadership, and embodiment of our country’s founding principles.

The Union League collection is a useful asset for those interested in or researching the Union League movement, Civil War civic institutions, social clubs, Philadelphia, Philadelphia food history, …

The Union League of Philadelphia was founded with a civic and philanthropic mission to support President Abraham Lincoln’s policies, abolition, and to save the Union.

To qualify for the Union League Scholarship program, students must attend Good Citizen Day, receive the Union League Good Citizenship Award, and be a senior in high school.

The exhibits focus on the Union League’s history and related histories, as well as topics that relate to the mission and values of The Union League of Philadelphia. Past topics have included aspects of …

Speakers explore America’s founding ideals, history, and direction forward. Programs are presented in-person, typically at one of The Union League’s locations, and are also streamed online.

Founding Forward maintains the historic Union League House, a National Register of Historic Places building and Philadelphia landmark. The original second empire-style brownstone structure was …

Awardees are encouraged to return to participate in Founding Forward programs about citizenship, civics, and liberty – and be part of the community. In their senior year, students are eligible to apply …