An Exclusive Weekend in Philadelphia Hosted by the National Leadership Council

National Leadership Council members are invited to spend a weekend at the Museum and explore the historic Old City district of Philadelphia. Weekend highlights include a private showing of Washington's War Tent, a historic walking tour of our Revolutionary neighborhood, a private tour of A Nation of Artists at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, and more.

Thursday, Sept. 24

Private Showing of Washington’s War Tent with Retired US Army Lieutenant General H.R. McMaster
Alan B. Miller Theater | 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Experience a private presentation of Washington’s War Tent, one of the Museum’s most treasured artifacts and an enduring symbol of his wartime leadership.

Donor Reception with Retired US Army Lieutenant General H.R. McMaster
Founders Boardroom | 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Mingle with fellow Museum supporters over light bites and libations with General H.R. McMaster before the Buchholz Memorial Lecture.

The Carl M. Buchholz Memorial Lecture
Liberty Hall | 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
U.S. Army Lt. Gen. (Ret.) H. R. McMaster is serving as the distinguished lecturer for the seventh Carl M. Buchholz Memorial Lecture. McMaster was a commissioned officer in the U.S. Army for 34 years and retired as a lieutenant general in June 2018. His lecture will focus on George Washington, his leadership and legacy, and the role of the military in our democracy today.

Dinner with Retired US Army Lieutenant General H.R. McMaster
Oneida Indian Nation Atrium | 7:30 - 9 p.m.
Continue the evening with dinner and conversation with General H. R. McMaster following the program.

Friday, Sept. 25

The Declaration’s Journey: A Convening on the International Legacy
Liberty Hall | 8:50 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Join leading U.S. and international scholars for a two-day exploration of how the Declaration of Independence has influenced independence movements over the past 250 years.

Lunch Lecture with Dr. Eliga H. Gould
Founders Boardroom | 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Enjoy a lunchtime session with Dr. Eliga H. Gould for a talk entitled “Peace and Independence: The Forgotten History of the United States’ Founding Treaty.”

Historic Neighborhood Gems Walking Tour
American Philosophical Society | 5 - 6:15 p.m.
Enjoy an exclusive walking tour of our historic neighborhood led by Dr. Tyler Putman, Senior Manager of Gallery Interpretation at the Museum, and Dr. David Gary, Associate Director of Collections at the American Philosophical Society, to discover our Revolutionary neighborhood, imagine life in the 1700s, and learn how its historic places have been preserved for generations.

Cocktail Reception Overlooking Old City
6:30 - 8 p.m.
Unwind from the day at a cocktail reception hosted by board member Daniel H. Wheeler and his wife Amy Fox at their home in the heart of Old City.

Saturday, Sept. 26

Private Tour of A Nation of Artists at the Philadelphia Museum of Art
Museum Plaza | 10 - 10:30 a.m.
Meet at the Museum of the American Revolution's plaza to board the shuttle for transportation to the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

Philadelphia Museum of Art | 10:30 a.m. - noon
Join Alexandra Kirtley, Montgomery-Garvan Curator of American Decorative Arts at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, for a tour of A Nation of Artists, an exhibition that showcases the richness and diversity of American art and includes more than 120 iconic paintings and decorative arts from the Middleton Family Collection. This excursion is hosted by board member Martha McGeary Snider.

Lunch at Stir
Philadelphia Museum of Art | Noon - 1:15 p.m.
Indulge in an inspired artisan menu featuring seasonal and organic local ingredients at Stir, the Philadelphia Museum of Art’s fine dining restaurant designed by award-winning architect Frank Gehry.

The Declaration’s Journey: A Convening on the International Legacy
Liberty Hall | 2:45 - 4:15 p.m.
Join leading U.S. and international scholars for a two-day exploration of how the Declaration of Independence has influenced independence movements over the past 250 years.

To RSVP, or if you have any questions, please reach out to Leadership Giving Manager Adrienne Hess at 267.579.3364 or [email protected].