March into Spring Break with family-friendly activities for all ages at the Museum. Info & Tickets

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A recreated of an end of Washington's tent displayed with his camp bed and additional camp items.

March into Spring Break at the Museum

March 23-April 7, 2024

March into spring break at the Museum to explore what life was like during the Revolutionary War with our new Witness to Revolution: The Unlikely Travels of Washington's Tent special exhibition, neighborhood walking tours, family-friendly crafts, in-gallery talks, and more for guests of all ages.

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    Mar 07
    Inside the Declaration of Independence gallery featuring a copy of the Declaration of Independence

    AmRev Seminar: Everyday Life in the Revolutionary Era

    March 7, 14, 21, 28, & April 4, 2024, (five weeks) from 7-8:30 p.m.
    In this interactive seminar on Thursday evenings in March led by Dr. Tyler Putman, investigate everyday life during the Revolutionary War through readings, virtual talks and tours, and class discussion.
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    Mar 23
    A Museum educator shows a replica flag to a group of school students aboard the sloop in the Museum's core exhibition.

    Spring Break 2024 at the Museum

    March 23-April 7, 2024
    March into spring break at the Museum to explore what life was like during the Revolutionary War with a new special exhibition, neighborhood walking tours, family-friendly crafts, in-gallery talks, and more for guests of all ages.
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    Apr 06
    A daguerreotype portrait of Black musician and composer Francis "Frank" Johnson.
    courtesy of The Historical Society of Pennsylvania

    Frank Johnson & His Celebrated Band of Black Musicians: A Concert & Roundtable Discussion

    April 6, 2024, from 12-1:30 p.m.
    Join CUNY Hunter College's Tyler Diaz at the Museum for a live concert and discussion to learn about legendary bandleader Francis Johnson and the music of Black musicians in early 19th-century Philadelphia.
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    Apr 07
    Archaeological dig at the Museum

    Member Morning: Unraveling the Museum’s “Mysteries of Feature 16” Archaeology Lecture

    April 7, 2024, at 9:30 a.m.
    Museum Members are invited to a 45-minute talk to learn about the artifacts found during an archaeological dig at the site of the Museum before construction.
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    Apr 10
    Image 052023 Sloop Privateer Ship Kids Family Jr3b0452

    History Explorer Day Camp: Revolution, The Game

    April 10, 2024, from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
    Join the Museum for History Explorer Day Camp, a full-day, drop-off/pick-up camp that allows your student the chance to spend their day off from school in a fun, exciting, and educational environment, using the Museum, our collection, and our beautiful Old City neighborhood.
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    Apr 19
    A painted silk parade banner featuring a portrait of the Marquis de Lafayette displayed in the Witness to Revolution exhibit.

    AmRev Presents: French History Night

    April 19, 2024, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
    Join fellow Francophiles for a festive happy hour soirée hosted by Museum curator James Taub, who will connect French history to the American Revolution in a special interactive presentation.
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    Apr 23
    A Museum educator shows a group of school students a replica naval flag.

    History Explorer Day Camp: Plants, Fabrics, and Dyes, Oh My

    April 23, 2024, from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
    History Explorer Day Camp is a full-day, drop-off/pick-up camp that allows your student the chance to spend their day off from school in a fun, exciting, and educational environment, using the Museum, our collection, and our beautiful Old City neighborhood.
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    Apr 25
    A recreated of an end of Washington's tent displayed with his camp bed and additional camp items.

    Educator Deep Dive on Washington's War Tent

    April 25, 2024, 7-8:30 p.m.
    In this free professional development workshop, educators will explore the Witness to Revolution: The Unlikely Travels of Washington's Tent Teacher Resource Guide to help students dig deeper into the journey of General George Washington's headquarters tent.
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    May 03
    The Mount Vernon estate with green lawn in front and beige mansion with red roof and Potomac River in the background.
    Courtesy of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association

    At Home with Washington

    May 3-4, 2024
    Members of the Museum's Revolution Society and George Washington Council are invited to join an overnight trip to George Washington’s Mount Vernon in Virginia from Friday, May 3 to Saturday, May 4, 2024.
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    May 04
    A crowd watches costumed historical interpreters on Mount Vernon's green lawn in front of the Museum's replicas of George Washington's tents.
    Courtesy of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association

    First Oval Office Project at Mount Vernon's 2024 Revolutionary War Weekend

    May 4-5, 2024, from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
    Join the Museum at George Washington’s Mount Vernon, outside Washington, D.C., for their Revolutionary War Weekend living history event where we will set up our First Oval Office Project tents.
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