A Revolutionary Summer

From June 1-30 in the second-floor Oneida Nation Atrium, guests could view "Whiskey Rebellion,” an installation of sculptures by Philadelphia artist John Y. Wind. When offered a collection of 1960’s figurative whiskey decanters, Wind was drawn to a grouping centered on "Heroes of the American Revolution." Taking inspiration from Lin-Manuel Miranda's Hamilton, Wind then intervened by embellishing and recontextualizing the subjects through a 21st-century lens.

On Saturday, June 22, Wind led a guided tour of "Whiskey Rebellion" before exploring his artistic process and inspiration at a pop-up discovery cart with objects and documents.

Prussian immigrant and military leader Friedrich Wilhelm Ludolf Gerhard Augustin von Steuben (1730-1794), also known as Baron von Steuben, helped shape the Continental Army into a powerful fighting force during the Revolutionary War. Additionally, Steuben’s charming and charismatic behavior endeared him to his fellow soldiers and friends but his close and cherished relationships with men caused people to wonder about his sexuality. At a new display in second-floor atrium case thanks to the Color Guard of the Pennsylvania Society of Sons of the Revolution, view historical artifacts to learn more.

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.

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.

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!

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.

The Philly PHLASH Downtown Loop is an affordable, visitor-friendly public transit service managed by the Philadelphia Visitor Center, which provides access to more than a dozen stops located near must-see attractions, from Penn's Landing to Fairmount Park. Don't forget to stop at the Museum — Stop 14!

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.