Field Studies

Founding Principles

June 21-June 28, 2027

Founding People and Founding Principles of the American Revolution Participants will travel to the New England and Mid-Atlantic regions for teachers of American history. The field study will commence in Boston and conclude in Philadelphia. The theme is “America’s Founding Fathers and Founding Principles.” Teachers will encounter Wampanoag heritage at Plimoth Patuxet Museums, hike the Freedom Trail through historic Boston, and listen to the echoes of the shots heard around the world at Lexington and Concord. En route to Philadelphia, they will visit West Point, Morristown National Historic Park, and Washington’s Crossing State Park. Time in the Philadelphia area will include experiences in the Independence Hall, the National Constitution Center, the Museum of the American Revolution, and Valley Forge. In addition to an extensive curriculum of lectures and on-site instruction, teachers will read and discuss several scholarly monographs, primary source documents, and pedagogy publications and resources. All experiences and materials will be provided at no charge for participants.

Kick-Off Meeting: Saturday, March 13th, 2027
Post Meeting: Saturday, August 7th, 2027

Freedom Trail

Apply for Field Study

Apply as an Individual or Team

Utah educators in grades 4–12 who specialize in American History are welcome to apply either individually or as part of a team.
Applicants must:

Hold a continuing contract for the 2027–2028 school year.
Not have participated in a Driven 2 Teach field study since 2023.

Teams may also apply. However, each team member must agree to the application terms and submit an individual application as part of the team application.
Applicants will be asked to list their team members on the application.
Important: If a team member does not complete an individual application, they cannot be considered for participation.