2025 Lenfest Spirit of the American Revolution Award Gala

The Museum of the American Revolution's Lenfest Spirit of the American Revolution Award was created and endowed in 2016 by the Museum’s late Founding Chairman H.F. (Gerry) Lenfest to honor individuals who advance public awareness and understanding of history and its relevance in the ongoing American experiment.

The Museum is pleased to announce that its sixth Lenfest Spirit of the American Revolution Award will be presented on Thursday, June 12, 2025 to internationally acclaimed actor, producer, and musician Wes Studi. For decades, Studi has moved audiences with unforgettable performances in “Dances with Wolves,” “The Last of the Mohicans,” “Geronimo: An American Legend,” and “Heat” — powerful character portrayals that forever changed a Hollywood stereotype. Breaking new ground, Studi brought fully developed Native American characters to the screen, and then went on to highlight the success of Native Americans in non-traditional roles.