Legacy Foundation is now Founding Forward

Founding Forward, the non-profit charity created through the merger of Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge and The Union League Legacy Foundation, is focusing its efforts on civic education programs nationwide.  Today, as patriotic citizens, we have no greater responsibility to our nation than to support this important work. Join us by making your tax-deductible gift today: https://lnkd.in/eUiF8zBH

Today is the anniversary of a very important day in our nation’s history. 159 years ago today at Appomattox Court House in Virginia, Confederate General Robert E. Lee formally surrendered to Union General Ulysses S. Grant. This moment effectively ended the American Civil War, the four-year period that resulted in the deaths of 620,000 American soldiers. This day is one of reconciliation and celebrating the reunification of the United States of America. #CivilWar #RobertELee #AmericanHistory #Confederacy

Congratulations to our Good Citizenship Awardees!!! 🏆 These incredible students join a group of over 18,000 GCD alumni who have participated in demonstrated hard work and fair play, have personal attributes of honesty, courage, tolerance, curiosity, and loyalty, and endeavor to follow and uphold the principles of American patriotism. We can’t wait to see what they accomplish next. Thank you to our generous sponsors, leaders, facilitators, and volunteers for helping us make this day possible for the students. We offer many more educational programs for students, teachers, and citizens through an array of in-person programs, historic resources and collections, scholarships, awards, speaker programs, and other unique learning opportunities. Learn more at www.foundingforward.org. #GCD24 #FoundingForward

Our mission is to create an informed and engaged citizenry through education about the principles, rights, and responsibilities enshrined in the Declaration of Independence and Constitution of the United States, empowering individuals to participate in and uphold our system of self-government. To accomplish this, we offer an array of immersive civic education experiences including Good Citizen Day. We are thrilled to host our 78th annual Good Citizen Day which focuses on providing future leaders with immersive experiences in constitutional and civics education. Joining us for this incredible event are 248 high school juniors, 52 facilitators, and many other leaders, partners, and volunteers.

Congratulations to Mae Krier, an original "Rosie the Riveter," on the announcement that she will receive the Congressional Gold Medal! We are thrilled for Mae and honored to call her a long-time friend and partner of our organization. https://lnkd.in/e5AdHqKF

For decades, The Union League Legacy Foundation and Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge have inspired generations by bringing to them places where our democracy was founded, fought for, and preserved. Founding Forward will continue that work by providing civic education for students, teachers, and citizens through an array of in-person programs, historic resources and collections, scholarships, awards, speaker programs, and other unique learning opportunities. Learn more at www.foundingforward.org!

Our form of self-government has persevered because of a citizenry educated on the foundations of freedom and their responsibilities. By merging The Union League Legacy Foundation and Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge, Founding Forward will help ensure a future rooted in liberty. Learn more at www.foundingforward.org!

When the Union League was formed in 1862, the nation was divided, and the League worked to support the Union, and the policies of President Lincoln. In 1947, The Union League Legacy Foundation was formed to educate and inspire engaged citizens guided by the Constitution of the United States and the values of freedom and free enterprise. This year marked another major milestone in our history, as we joined with Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge to become Founding Forward. This merger of two organizations with a shared mission and a long partnership will bring our work to an even higher level. Learn more at www.foundingforward.org!

Since 1947, The Union League Legacy Foundation has educated and inspired students and the greater community to be engaged and responsible citizens, guided by the United States Constitution and the Union League’s commitment to freedom and free enterprise. On the 215th anniversary of President Lincoln’s birthday, we embarked on a new chapter as Founding Forward. Founding Forward, a 501(c)3 nonprofit charity, is the result of a merger between the Legacy Foundation and Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge. We will combine our greatest assets and strengths to become the leading voice and institution in civic education. Learn more at www.foundingforward.org!

On the 215th anniversary of President Lincoln’s birthday, The Union League Legacy Foundation announced one of the most important advancements since our founding in 1947. We have joined forces with Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge to form Founding Forward, a new 501c(3) nonprofit civic education organization. Our two organizations, founded in 1947 and 1949, united based on our long-standing partnership and shared values. We will carry on the work of Freedoms Foundation and The Union League Legacy Foundation within Founding Forward, supported with more resources, greater reach, and a bigger impact. Visit www.foundingforward.org to learn more.