Keystone Connections: Pennsylvania’s Civic Legacy From the Founding Era to Today

A Virtual Professional Development Workshop for Pennsylvania Educators Hosted by PA Civics

This summer marks the final countdown to America’s 250th birthday—and Pennsylvania is at the heart of the story. Educators are invited to gather virtually with peers and civic leaders from across the Commonwealth for a day of professional learning that bridges past and present. As we stand on the threshold of this historic milestone, we’ll explore Pennsylvania’s enduring civic legacy—from its founding-era ideals to its role in shaping American democracy today.

Through engaging scholar talks, hands-on primary source workshops, ready-to-use classroom tools, and inspiring examples of student voice in action, this workshop will spark ideas for how to bring America 250 into your classroom. Together we celebrate the Revolutionary spirit that started here—and empower the next generation to carry it forward.

WITH THE NATIONAL LIBERTY MUSEUM

12 pm – 1 pm  |  Classroom-Ready Resource Showcase

Discover tools you can take straight into the classroom. This showcase features civics lesson plans, election education materials, and student engagement resources from civic education providers. Educators will hear directly from teachers on how to implement these resources, from judicial literacy to civic identity-building.
Presenters: Committee of Seventy, More like US, National Constitution Center, Center for Civic Education, Generation Citizen, National Liberty Museum

1 pm – 2 pm  |  Student Voice Spotlight: Inspiring Civic Engagement

In this session highlighting student-led civic initiatives across Pennsylvania, learn from young changemakers and the educators who support them. Hear from organizations and educators all working to empower students to lead with knowledge and purpose.
Presenters: Center for Civic Education, Generation Citizen, National Liberty Museum, PA Youth Vote, PA Chamber Foundation, Women and Girls Foundation

For more information and to register, visit Event – Keystone Connections: Pennsylvania’s Civic Legacy From the Founding Era to Today | Constitution Center

Participants will receive six hours of Act 48 credit through the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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