Hero Stories
Heroes come in all shapes and sizes. When we talk about heroes, we mean ordinary people, like you and me, who use their Character Traits and First Amendment Rights to make a difference.
Read the Hero Stories below to get an idea of what it takes to be a Young Hero! Each young person featured on this page has taken action in their own community to help the people around them. After reading the stories, think about how you can be a young hero in your community!
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If you enjoyed these activities, learn more about our Young Heroes Outreach Program here.
If you’re a teacher, learn how you can apply to partner with YHOP to support Young Heroes at your own school!
NLM reopens with a brand new exhibition focusing on freedom
NLM's newest exhibition explores what freedom means through a diverse collection of work from more than 50 Philadelphia artists. The Opening Weekend is October 16-18, 10AM-7PM.Learn more and purchase your time tickets now.
NLM honors 14 inspiring students from across the country
The National Liberty Museum celebrated its 20th annual TD Bank Young Heroes Awards with a Virtual Awards Ceremony on Saturday, September 12. The ceremony honored 14 inspiring students, ages 18 and younger, who identified an area where liberty was lacking and took action to make positive change in their local schools or communities.Learn about these amazing young people here.
VIRTUAL NLM@Night
Although the National Liberty Museum is now open, we will continue to offer varied and engaging digital experiences for those of you who are not quite ready to return to the Museum in person. Our Virtual NLM@Night series offers fun, engaging, and informative entertainment on the subject of liberty to adult audiences.Click here to learn about upcoming events.
Do you know a first-responder who deserves special recognition?
We are now accepting nominations for the 2020 Awards of Valor presented by YOUR LOCAL CHEVROLET DEALERS. This Award honors police officers, firefighters, EMTs and other emergency responders for extraordinary acts of courage, empathy, and meritorious community service. To learn more and submit a nomination, please click here.
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Do you know a Healthcare Professional who deserves special recognition?
We are now accepting nominations for our 2020 Healthcare Heroes Award presented by Teva Pharmaceuticals. Awarded in four categories, Healthcare Heroes recognizes professionals in healthcare research and treatment whose accomplishments have had a profound impact on others.This year we are expanding the Community Hero Award category by including all those who participated in helping others in regard to the treatment of COVID-19. Learn more and nominate someone by clicking here.
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