The Union League Legacy Foundation

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Enjoy this week's Mondays with Mundy, produced by the Legacy Foundation. In this week's episode, Historian Jim Mundy discusses the political history of The Union League of Philadelphia. This is the final part of a three part series. Part one was shared on 9-21-2020, and two on 10-19-2020. The Legacy Foundation's mission statement is to inspire and educate League members, students, and the greater community to be engaged and responsible citizens, guided by the United States Constitution and the history and values of the Union League. An important part of this responsibility is to vote - it is the duty of all citizens, to be involved, engaged and educated participants. ALERT: Tomorrow is the big day! GO VOTE! Click and enjoy!

Tonight, the Legacy Foundation hosts Civil War Round Table. The program is "The Confederacy's Most Modern General, James Longstreet & the American Civil War" with speaker Harold Knudsen. Knudsen is a Retired Lieutenant Colonel, and author of the recent book by the same title, "The Confederacy’s Most Modern General: James Longstreet and the American Civil War." Follow the link below to watch tonight's program.

This week's Legacy Foundation's Mondays with Mundy episode shares an interesting story. Historian Jim Mundy shares the story of past League member Archibald Loudon Snowden, Chief Coiner at the U.S. Mint and an expert numismatist - and his family. It was recently discovered that his family lineage connects down to Loudon Wainwright III! Follow the link below to tune in for this week's Mondays with Mundy, and enjoy!

We understand that there was confusion about the signs installed early this morning on trash receptacles about our exhibit on voting rights. The signs were removed. Please accept our apologies for any misunderstanding. Our exhibit, "Ballot Box: America's Fight for the Vote," is an exhibit on the history of voting rights - and the importance of voting and civic engagement. The exhibit is open the public, Tuesdays and Thursdays, between 3:00pm and 6:00pm and the second Saturday, between 1:00pm and 4:00pm.

The Legacy Foundation is proud to host tonight's Public Affairs program, "Past, Present and Future of the Supreme Court" with two Constitutional Scholars Michael Moreland and Michael Gerhardt will discuss the history of the Supreme Court, President Trump's nomination and what the Supreme Court might look like in the years to come. The program is moderated by Legacy Foundation Executive Director, John Meko. Michael Moreland (Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law) a...nd Michael Gerhardt ( The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill) will discuss the history of the Supreme Court, President Trump’s nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett, and what the Supreme Court might look like in the years to come. Moreland is University Professor of Law and Religion and Director of the McCullen Center for Law, Religion, and Public Policy at Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law. Gerhardt is the Samuel Ashe Distinguished Professor of Constitutional Law at the University of North Carolina School of Law. Follow the link below to watch and enjoy (this link will be available during the presenting, and then made private between 7:30pm and 12:30pm tomorrow).

Tonight, the Legacy Foundation presents a Library Hour program on Rest in Pieces: Philadelphia’s Unquiet Dead. The program is with author, lecturer, historian and Laurel Hill tour guide, Thomas H. Keels. With Halloween almost here, it was only appropriate to have a program on death and cemeteries. Follow the link below to watch tonight's program, and learn more.

Check out this great online exhibit from one of the Legacy Foundation's partner organizations, American Civil War Museum. The exhibit explores voting rights in the Civil War era, and how the 15th Amendment changed everything, but yet did little. Follow the link below to see the ACWM's online exhibit. Interested to learn more on the subject? Come visit the Legacy Foundation's latest exhibit now on display, "Ballot Box: America's Fight for the Vote." Ballot Box explores the history of voting rights in America, and is OPEN TODAY from 3:00pm to 6:00pm.

Tonight, the Legacy Foundation welcomes the return of the Jack M. Templeton Liberty Series,. The program this evening is "1619 or 1776: The Fight for American History" is a moderated discussion, led by Legacy Foundation Chair, Joan Carter, between Allen Guelzo, Historian with James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions and Lenny McAllister, political commentator, with Commonwealth Foundation. Follow the link below to watch tonight's program.

Is the American nation defined by the day in 1619 when the first African slaves arrived in Virginia, or was it founded in 1776 with a declaration that All men are created equal? The Legacy Foundation is thrilled to introduce the return of the Jack M. Templeton Liberty Series. The Series starts this evening with a program that explores this question, with speakers Allen C. Guelzo, Historian, with the James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions and Lenny McAllis...ter, political commentator, with Commonwealth Foundation. In a discussion, moderated by Legacy Foundation Board Chair, Joan Carter, the two will explore "1619 or 1776: The Fight for American History." Follow the link below for more details, or follow this link to register now: https://us02web.zoom.us//8315962/WN_zyrAE11gTvGN1vvbQmnfjA

This week is a funny one! For the Legacy Foundation’s Mondays with Mundy this week Historian Jim Mundy tells the story of America’s First Selfie. Taken on October 16, 1839, future League member Robert Cornelius sat for almost 15 minutes to take his photo! It’s clear Jim enjoyed telling this story too. Click the link below to watch and enjoy!

Today, the Legacy Foundation hosts Good Citizen Day! This civics education program brings hundreds of high school students together for discussions on constitutional issues and educates and inspires them to be actively engaged and responsible citizens. The program ends with a presentation of the Union League Good Citizenship Award. As with the rest of 2020, this is a year like no other - this year's program is all virtual. While the program cannot be live broadcast, please enjoy this video to learn more about the Good Citizen Day program.

In this week's episode of the Legacy Foundation's Mondays with Mundy, Historian Jim Mundy discussing the history of the 15th Amendment, and the story of Octavius V. Catto - and the connection and involvement of The Union League of Philadelphia. A 19th century Renaissance man, Catto was a leading scholar, pastor, educator, athlete, and civil rights leader - and he was a great ally of the Union League. The Union League and Catto were leaders in the fight for the passage and enforcement of the 15th Amendment (African American men's voting rights). Click the link to watch this week's episode to learn more. Come visit the Legacy Foundation's new exhibition on display in the Heritage Center to learn even more!

After a couple of very small openings for a few select groups, the Legacy Foundation is THRILLED to open the latest exhibit on display in the Heritage Center - Ballot Box: America’s Fight for the Vote. The exhibit explores the history of voting rights in the United States. Public hours resume today too, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:00pm to 6:00pm and the second Saturday of every month, 1:00pm to 4:00pm. Several safety protocols, including face masks, temperatures, and more, are in place to ensure safety amidst COVID-19. Come visit to learn more!