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AmRev Seminars & Artisan Workshops

Learn more about online classes offered by the Museum, including five-week AmRev Seminar courses and hands-on Artisan Workshops.

Visitors of the Museum of the American Revolution in the Liberty Tree gallery which features a Liberty Tree
Jeff Fusco 

AmRev Seminars

Learn about the compelling stories, diverse people, and complex events of the Revolutionary era that sparked America’s ongoing experiment in liberty, equality, and self-government through readings, virtual talks and tours, and class discussion through five-week AmRev Seminar classes led by Dr. Tyler Putman, Senior Manager of Gallery Interpretation.

Participants in these virtual courses will need access to Zoom meeting software, an internet connection, microphone, and webcam, and will receive complementary readings and resources. Sessions will be recorded for the benefit of participants who miss a session due to a conflict.

Upcoming AmRev Seminars:
January 2024 - The American Revolution 101
March 2024 - Everyday Life in the Revolutionary Era

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Artisan Workshops

Learn the fundamentals of 18th-century apparel and what it reveals about the American Revolution. Learn traditional skills and working with your hands, beginning with a close look at objects in the Museum as inspiration for your own creations. Then, create your own replica. Learn tricks of 18th-century trades and meet others while you develop your craft.

Workshops are taught by the Museum’s knowledgeable team of educators and makers, who have years of experience studying and recreating historical objects. Our workshops are suitable for everyone including seasoned makers and new artisans. All materials are provided for all of our workshops.

Upcoming Artisan Workshops:
January 2024 - Pockets
February 2024 - Aprons
March 2024 - Samplers

Upcoming AmRev Seminars

Join us for an upcoming five-week AmRev Seminar course in early 2024.

Visitors of the Museum of the American Revolution in the Liberty Tree gallery which features a Liberty Tree
Jan 04
 

AmRev Seminar: The American Revolution 101

January 4, 11, 18, 25, & February 1, 2024, (5 weeks) from 7-8:30 p.m.
In this online seminar on Thursday evenings in January, explore the four questions at the heart of the Museum's core experience to learn about the origins, events, and people of the American Revolution through readings, virtual talks and tours, and class discussion.
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Inside the Declaration of Independence gallery featuring a copy of the Declaration of Independence
Mar 07
 

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.
Info & Tickets

Upcoming Artisan Workshops

Join us for an upcoming three-week Artisan Workshop in early 2024.

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Jan 10
 

Artisan Workshop: Make a Pair of Pockets

January 10, 17, & 24, 2024, (three weeks) from 7-8:30 p.m.
Learn how to make your own hand-sewn pockets during a virtual, three-night workshop in January as part of the Museum's Artisan Workshop Series.
Info & Tickets
On the left, a Museum educator wears a half-length women's apron. On the right, a Museum educator wears a full-length men's apron.
Feb 07
 

Artisan Workshop: Make an Apron

February 7, 21, & 28, 2024, (three weeks) from 7-8:30 p.m.
Learn how to make your own hand-sewn men's or women's apron during a virtual, three-night workshop in February as part of the Museum's Artisan Workshop Series.
Info & Tickets
Margaretta Forten Sampler on display in Black Founders exhibit.
Mar 06
Margaretta Forten, daughter of James Forten, sewed this sampler. 

Artisan Workshop: Make a Sampler

March 6, 13, & 20, 2024, (three weeks) from 7-8:30 p.m.
Learn how to stitch your sampler during a virtual, three-night workshop in March as part of the Museum's Artisan Workshop Series.
Info & Tickets