As part of the city’s 250th national commemoration, Philadelphia high school students and teachers are invited to apply for the inaugural Young Philadelphians’ Continental Congress, a new American history and civics program created through a partnership between the School District of Philadelphia and Carpenters’ Hall, the site of the nation’s First Continental Congress in 1774.
The program will select 20 to 25 student-teacher teams, each made up of one high school student and one teacher from the same school, to serve as “delegates.” Applications are …
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As part of the city’s 250th national commemoration, Philadelphia high school students and teachers are invited to apply for the inaugural Young Philadelphians’ Continental Congress, a new American history and civics program created through a partnership between the School District of Philadelphia and Carpenters’ Hall, the site of the nation’s First Continental Congress in 1774.
The program will select 20 to 25 student-teacher teams, each made up of one high school student and one teacher from the same school, to serve as “delegates.” Applications are open now through Dec. 5, and selected participants will be notified in early 2026.
Delegates will meet on five Saturdays from January through April 2026 at Carpenters’ Hall and nearby historic institutions including the Museum of the American Revolution, the National Constitution Center, National Liberty Museum, and Historical Society of Pennsylvania.
Eligible applicants include high school social studies, history, and civics teachers and high school sophomores, juniors, or seniors from neighborhood, citywide, special-admission and public charter schools. The goal is to include at least one team from every councilmanic district.
Participation is free. Each student delegate will receive a $500 scholarship, and each teacher will receive a $1,000 stipend plus professional development credits. Transportation and meals will be provided.
The program expands upon the Young People’s Continental Congress, a national, weeklong program that has brought students and teachers from across the country to Philadelphia for civic engagement and historical study. It will return for a third and final time in July 2026 as the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, while the Philadelphia program is planned to continue beyond the Semiquincentennial.
“The Young Philadelphians’ Continental Congress will strengthen students’ understanding of democracy, connect history to civic action, and support the School District of Philadelphia’s goals for history and social studies,” said Michael Norris, executive director of Carpenters’ Hall. “As residents of the city where the United States was born, young Philadelphians are uniquely positioned to use the lessons of history to shape their future. We’re grateful for the Mayor’s and city’s support in creating this opportunity for students and in helping build a legacy for 2026.”
For more information or to apply, visit company.carpentershall.org.
