First-Person Performance: Meet Elizabeth Freeman
July 4-5 at 1:15 and 3:15 p.m.- July 4-5 at 1:15 and 3:15 p.m.
- Museum of the American Revolution
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Watch a 30-minute first-person theatrical performance portraying the life and experiences of Elizabeth Freeman, also known as Mumbet, a Massachusetts woman who sued for her freedom from enslavement and won. The performance stars Katelyn E. Appiah-Kubi as Elizabeth Freeman and was written by Teresa Miller.
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The Declaration’s Journey
October 18, 2025 - January 3, 2027The Declaration's Journey explores the history and global impact of the Declaration of Independence from 1776 to today and showcases how it has become one of the most influential political documents in modern history.
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Phillis Wheatley's Poetry
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