YPCC Philadelphia

In continuation of our #SliceofHistory series - before welcoming 2024's delegate from North Carolina, Mr. Chadwick Stokes & David Buck – we're going back to the time during the American Revolution when Richard Caswell commanded North Carolina militia forces in key battles, in ...

#SliceOfHistory: Following the war, Floyd returned to New York and continued his public service including serving as a member of the New York State Senate. The William Floyd Estate was donated to the National Park Service in 1975. The site is now interpreted to include the st ...

High school student delegates along with their teachers from the 13 original colonies are visiting the historic district of Philadelphia @HistoricPhilly to celebrate America's 250th anniversary. @CarpentersHall

Just next door @YPCCPhilly is taking place at @CarpentersHall to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the 1st Continental Congress. Delegates from the 13 colonies are listening to guest lecturers, visiting neighboring historic sites, and discussing current events and US history📜

#SliceOfHistory: Livingston's contributions to the Continental Congress & New Jersey's early governance were instrumental in the establishment of the U.S. Welcoming our YPCC delegate from New Jersey, Ms. Tracey Prince & Rouslene Folas, while revisiting our rich American history.

📢 The day has finally arrived! Make way for high school student delegates and teachers from the 13 original colonies as they make their way down here to Philly this afternoon!

⏳ One day to go for the Young People's Continental Congress! Are you ready? High School student delegates and teachers will be arriving tomorrow at the 30th Street Station @amtrak and @americanair at Philadelphia International Airport. Watch this space for more live update ...

We are grateful for your continued support and encouragement in helping us create awareness and get the word out for the Young People's Continental Congress in July! Thank you, @visitphilly , @discoverPHL and Philadelphia Funder Collaborative for partnering with us.

🙏A big thank you to Educational Programming Partners, @NationalHistory , @America250 and Travel Partner, @Amtrak for all your support in helping us welcome high school delegates and their teachers from the 13 original colonies here in Philadelphia. Stay tuned for more to come!

Leading up to YPCC, we'd like to bring you some more #SliceOfHistory moments from the First Continental Congress. #Didyouknow that during the American Revolution, Washington served as the Commander-in-Chief leading the Continental Army to victory? @MountVernon #georgewashington

During the Second Continental Congress, on June 7th, 1776, Lee introduced what is known as the “Lee Resolution,” which called for a declaration of independence, for the colonies to form foreign alliances, as well as formulate "a plan for confederation."

📜Before 2024’s delegate from Virginia for the Young People’s Continental Congress steps through the doors of @CarpentersHall , we’d like you to revisit the past with a little slice of history!

🗓️ONE week to go from the first day of the 2024 Young People’s Continental Congress! The Congress will kick off with a ceremonial flag procession into @CarpentersHall next Monday, July 15. Stay tuned for more on what's to come! bit.ly/441qMh8

@CarpentersHall is the meeting place of the First Continental Congress. Celebrating its 250th Anniversary this year, the historic site welcomes visitors for free all year round. Stay tuned for what’s more to come on the YPCC at the Carpenters’ Hall! #Happy4thofJuly @TheFranklin

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This year’s theme of “Turning Points in History” asked students to explore ideas or events that sparked change. More than 2,800 finalists reached the national competition after months spent visiting libraries and poring over primary sources: bit.ly/45NdxSh

#ThrowbackThursday to a quote from our lead Educational Programming Partner, @NationalHistory Executive director - Dr. @cathygorn

The YPCC will be a transformative event for students and for those who study history are more likely to vote, volunteer in communities, and engage in civic activities. Learn more: bit.ly/441qMh8 #YPCC #History #CivicLearning #HistoricPhilly #CarpentersHall

#OTD in #History 1774, the Quartering Act was enacted. It allowed royal governors—not colonial legislatures—to house British troops in empty buildings at colonists’ expense. But this warning against rebellion backfired, and instead helped make #AmericanRevolution all but certain.

🎬 Say hello to the teacher-student duo, Mr. Josh Elders & Zac Meyers from Peters Township Middle School and Ms. Liz Taylor & Halimah Fasasi J.R. Masterman High School representing Philadelphia for the First ever Young People's Continental Congress at @carpentershall this July!