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Revolutionary City Walking Tour

Saturdays & Sundays at 2 p.m.

Join an educator to explore our Revolutionary neighborhood and imagine what life was like in the 1700s. This one-hour guided tour 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.

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Feb 11

Black Founders: The Forten Family of Philadelphia exhibit graphic featuring a portrait of James Forten.

Special Events Special Exhibition

Opening Weekend of Black Founders: The Forten Family of Philadelphia Special Exhibit

February 11 & 12, 2023

Join the Museum for the opening weekend of our newest special exhibition Black Founders: The Forten Family of Philadelphia, which will introduce visitors to James Forten and his descendants as they navigated the American Revolution and cross-racial relationships in Philadelphia to become leaders in the abolition movement in the lead-up to the Civil War and the women's suffrage movement.

Feb 12

A Costumed Living History Interpreter showing a young child a canteen over Labor Day Weekend

Talks & Tours

Relaxed Experience Morning at the Museum

February 12, 2023 from 9-10:30 a.m.

Experience the Museum in a calm, crowd-free environment with lower sound effects, higher light levels, no films, sensory guides, and more to create a sensory-friendly experience.

Feb 18

General George Washington's Revolutionary War headquarters tent on display at the Museum

Holiday Weekend

Presidents Day Weekend 2023 at the Museum

February 18-20, 2023

Join us at the Museum to explore the life, leadership, and legacy of the nation’s first president, George Washington, and the diverse range of people who he interacted with.

Mar 05

Three guests view the Arms of Independence case and touch screen in the Museum galleries.

Classes & Workshops Write the Revolution

Write the Revolution Young Author Workshop with Jean O'Connor

March 5, 2023 from 2-3:30 p.m.

Join us for this writing workshop with historical fiction novelist Jean C. O'Connor, author of The Remarkable Cause: A Novel of James Lovell and the Crucible of the Revolution, geared towards students ages 12-18.

Mar 12

Two young visitors get their photo taken next to the Cost of Revolution tableau in the Rotunda.

Talks & Tours

Relaxed Experience Morning at the Museum

March 12, 2023 from 9-10:30 a.m.

Experience the Museum in a calm, crowd-free environment with lower sound effects, higher light levels, no films, sensory guides, and more to create a sensory-friendly experience.

Apr 09

Two young visitors have their photo taken while sitting on the Rising Sun chair.

Talks & Tours

Relaxed Experience Morning at the Museum

April 9, 2023 from 9-10:30 a.m.

Experience the Museum in a calm, crowd-free environment with lower sound effects, higher light levels, no films, sensory guides, and more to create a sensory-friendly experience.