Education > One Day Citizen In Action Programs

The Freedoms Foundation at Valley forge offers a series of one day programs customized to meet the needs of the sponsoring group.

One Day History Programs
Age Level – 4th grade through Adult
Program A – Take your students on a journey into the past with a visit from one of our Founding Fathers (Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, Benjamin Franklin)

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Program B – Step into the past as Foundation guides take you on a journey through America’s most historical square mile or relive the encampment of 1777 as Washington and his troops struggled in Valley Forge. Programs include a 3hr tour of Valley Forge or a 3-6 hour tour of Philadelphia.

Tours of Historical Valley Forge & Philadelphia-
Valley Forge National Historic Park

• Washington’s Headquarters
• Log Cabins
• Washington Memorial Arch
• Valley Forge Welcome Center
• Grande Parade Ground

Philadelphia

• Independence Hall
• Liberty Bell
• Congress Hall
• Betsy Ross House
• Franklin Court
• Carpenter’s Hall
• Second Bank

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Program C -One Day Citizen in Action Programs-
Age Level 9-12th grade

One day Citizen in Action programs have been designed to develop a student’s understanding of constitutional issues in addition to emphasizing the civil liberties and civil rights that students have in schools and society. Our programs allow students to interact with experts from academia and government in panel discussions, interactive presentations and small groups. Students will leave with a deeper understanding of their rights and responsibilities in today’s society. Citizen in Action programs can be designed to fit a specific group, need, or topic of discussion.

Program Goals:

• The curriculum will integrate citizenship education with an understanding of the domestic and foreign issues selected.
• An improved perspective on the current issue and its interaction with the fundamentals of our government
• Develop an understanding of the challenges of forming a governmental policy.
• Develop an understanding of the constitutional and legal issues raised by the government’s program.

Formats:

• Patriot Act
• Violence in the schools
• Voting

Program D – Medal of Honor Experience
Age Level 5th grade – 12th grade

During your two-hour stay, you will walk the trails the Medal of Honor Grove viewing the thousands of plaques that stand to honor and celebrate the acts of heroism and valor carried out by these recipients. A one-acre plot is dedicated to each of the 50 states, including Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia. The focal point of each area is a seven foot seven inch high obelisk patterned after the Washington Monument. Within the state area, a tree marker is placed beside a planting for each recipient. Each marker gives the name, rank, unit, date and place of action of the recipient.

Throughout your stay, you will be joined by a Medal of Honor recipient from your state who will share with you his story and the legacy of the Medal. Your students will take home a sense of understanding and attachment with one of the nation’s most venerated heroes.

Finally, your adventure concludes with an invigorating flag ceremony celebrating our freedoms and your experience.

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