Project Write

Whether on-site or virtual, Project Write students find inspiration in the sites and stories of Independence National Historical Park.

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Inspire Me! The Power of Words and Images

Each summer, Independence National Historical Park hosts a group of teens who explore the power of language and images in the place where arguments built a nation.

For two weeks, young writers delve into the past each day, discovering the park sites and stories that are still relevant today. Every day, students end their journey in the present--blogging, tweeting, and using digital images and videos to inspire future generations.

If you are interested in attending the program in Summer 2023, contact the Philadelphia Writing Project at the University of Pennsylvania for enrollment information.

 

Project Write activities

Our writing doesn't just happen in the classroom--it happens all over the national park and the city of Philadelphia. The program will be mostly in-person in the park, with just a few virtual sessions. The program even includes a field trip to the Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site. Check out this sample syllabus from a previous year.

 

The Project Write Blog

Check out the Project Write blog. Students use the blog to ponder the meaning of big ideas like liberty, equality, community, and power.

 

Project Write photos

Find 2019 Project Write photos on this album. Project Write photos from previous years are also available online.

 

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Follow along as we find different ways to share our voices. Follow us on Instagram: @ProjectWriteNPS and #ProjectWrite