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Witness to Revolution: The Unlikely Travels of Washington's Tent

Explore the tent's journey from the Revolutionary War to the present day and why generations of Americans and visitors from abroad have found inspiration in its presence. 

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"... the crown jewel in the collection [...] oh, the stories it could tell."

Our newest special exhibition, Witness to Revolution: The Unlikely Travels of Washington’s Tent, greatly expands the story told in the Museum’s award-winning film and brings to life the stories of individuals from all walks of life who saved George Washington’s tent from being lost over the generations and who ultimately fashioned this relic into a symbol of the fragile American republic. It brings together, in many cases for the first time, inspiring works of art, rare documents, and significant historical objects from public and private collections across the United States. 

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Upcoming Summer Events

Join us for 2024 Revolutionary Summer events!

A Museum educator dressed in 18th century clothing shows visitors the Museum's handsewn silk replica of Washington's Standard flag.
May 25
 

Memorial Day Weekend

May 25-27, 2024

Join the Museum to pay tribute to the men and women who lost their lives in service to their country during the Revolutionary War and celebrate the freedoms they fought to secure for future generations. Veterans, military, and Blue Star Families enjoy free admission throughout Memorial Day Weekend courtesy of Comcast NBCUniversal.

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Read the Revolution event graphic featuring author John McCurdy's headshot photograph to the right and book covers for his books Vicious and Moral as well as Quarters to the left.
Jun 06
 

Read the Revolution Speaker Series with John Gilbert McCurdy

June 6, 2024, from 6:30-8 p.m.
Author and historian Dr. John Gilbert McCurdy joins the Museum for a special presentation exploring surprising truths about LGBTQ+ history in early America to launch his latest book, Vicious and Immoral: Homosexuality, the American Revolution, and the Trials of Robert Newburgh.
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Jun 14
 

Flag Day & Father's Day Weekend

June 14-16, 2024
Join the Museum over Flag Day and Father's Day weekend to learn about flags of “all kinds of colours” from the Revolutionary era with activities and in-gallery talks for the whole family.
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A Museum visitor listens to the Witness to Revolution exhibit audio tour in front of a large image of Selina Gray.
Jun 19
 

Juneteenth

June 19, 2024

Explore the continuing struggle for equality for all and join the Museum to celebrate Juneteenth, the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States.

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Jun 29
 

Fourth of July

July 4, 2024

Join the Museum in historic Philadelphia for Independence Day with special activities, costumed interpretation, and crafts for all ages to discover the American Revolution and its ongoing relevance over Fourth of July.

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Explore More at the Museum

Family-friendly exhibits and activities around the Museum give visitors of all ages the opportunity to explore what freedom means.

Two Asian American female children utilize the objects within Revolution Place. They are both seated at a wooden table. The child on the left is writing with a quill pen and smiling, while the child on the right is pretended to pour cream into her silver teacup. On the table to her left is a silver tea pot.
 
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Revolution Place

Saturdays & Sundays, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

The Museum’s family-friendly discovery center, Revolution Place, brings to life the Museum’s lively, diverse Old City neighborhood during the 1700s and invites visitors to learn through hands-on exploration.

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True Colours Flag Project

Learn more about the process of recreating and the history behind the flags flown by 18th-century ships at sea during the Revolutionary War with the Museum's True Colours Flag Project.

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A Museum educator leads a group on a walking tour in the Museum's Old City neighborhood.
 

Neighborhood Walking Tours

Join an educator to explore our Revolutionary neighborhood and imagine what life was like in the 1700s. This 1.5-hour guided tour is offered daily and covers about a mile and stops outside iconic sites including City Tavern, Independence Hall, and Carpenters Hall to discuss the experiences of everyday people in the Revolutionary era. Don’t forget to bring water and sunscreen, and make sure to save time to explore the Museum before or after your tour!

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Finding Freedom tableau scene at the Museum depicting a British soldier of African descent trying to recruit a young boy of African descent to find freedom with the British army.
 

Black Voices of the Revolution

On Saturdays and Sundays at noon, join a Museum educator for this 60-minute tour of the core exhibit galleries highlighting a diverse set of stories, experiences, and objects related to people of African descent during the American Revolution.

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Ways to Save

See and do more for less with discounted ticket prices and special deals.

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Online Exclusive Ticket Discounts

The Museum is currently offering two ticket discounts available with online purchase only, including a Family Four-Pack (two adult GA tickets and two youth GA tickets) for $57 as well as Adult GA tickets for $22 ($24 if purchased at the Museum).

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Blue Star Museums Program

The Museum is proud to be part of the Blue Star Museums program, which offers free admission to active-duty military personnel, including the National Guard and Reserves, and their families from Armed Forces Day, May 18, through Labor Day, Sept. 2.

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Ticket Discount with AAMP

Visitors can receive $4 off admission to the Museum of the American Revolution when they show their ticket stub from the African American Museum in Philadelphia (AAMP). Discounts can be redeemed by showing AAMP ticket stubs at the front desk.

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Explore Historic Philadelphia

Make the Museum your first stop in historic Philadelphia before exploring Revolutionary history throughout the city.

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Ride Philly PHLASH

Daily service runs April 28 through Labor Day

The Philly PHLASH Downtown Loop is an affordable, visitor-friendly public transit service managed by the Independence Visitor Center, which provides access to 19 stops located near must-see attractions, from Penn's Landing to Fairmount Park. Don't forget to stop at the Museum — Stop 16!

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Explore Old City

The Museum's Old City Philadelphia neighborhood is known as America’s most historic square mile. Whether you come to experience Old City as a visitor, a resident, or a business person, you’ll find resources on Old City District's website to help you discover and get involved in this charming, creative, multi-layered district.

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Made By Us: Civic Season

The Museum is proud to partner with Made By Us for their Civic Season, which spans from Juneteenth to the Fourth of July to mobilize a movement to understand our past and shape our future.

From the Museum Shop

Shop these staff picks from the Museum Shop to have yourself a Revolutionary summer!

A pint glass with the exhibit title words Witness to Revolution The Unlikely Travels of Washington's Tent in red and a sketch of Washington's tent in blue.
 

Witness to Revolution Pint Glass

$16

Pour yourself a pint in this glass commemorating the Museum's special exhibition, Witness to Revolution: The Unlikely Travels of Washington's Tent.

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Grey t-shirt with an image of Washington's War Tent and the words Washington Slept Here.
 

"Washington Slept Here" T-shirt

$27

Get in on the joke with this "George Washington slept here" t-shirt featuring an image of his Revolutionary War tent, a place we can confidently say he slept.

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American Flag Cap

$29.99

Seriously, though, what dad wouldn't want to wear this Stars and Stripes ballcap?

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