Member Virtual Lunch & Learn: The Revolution's Leading Ladies

Museum Members across the nation are invited on Wednesday, Feb. 26, to meet Museum experts and educators for a free special talk and Q&A in this exclusive online series presented live from Philadelphia. 

When the Revolutionary War began, many women — free, indentured, and enslaved — navigated life-changing opportunities and challenges at home and in their communities. In less than 10 years, author Phillis Wheatley’s newly-published poetry was thrown overboard with tea in Boston, Esther de Berdt Reed led a door-to-door fundraising campaign in Philadelphia, and Elizabeth Freeman sued for her freedom from enslavement – and won. The Continental Army and the British Army also included thousands of camp followers, typically the wives and children of soldiers, who participated in military service and witnessed war on the battlefield.  

In this interactive event, Members will get to know the leading ladies who participated in the war effort and shaped Revolutionary ideals that impact us today. Along the way, Members will also get a behind-the-scenes look at the Museum’s accessible digital resources and initiatives to interpret and display rare artifacts – needlework, baby booties, furniture, diaries, and more – that these Revolutionary women used and saved for generations.  

Following the talk, Museum Members will be invited to share comments and ask questions via Zoom. Please note: This event will not be recorded or made available to watch again. Registrants will immediately receive the Zoom link to join this live virtual event in their registration confirmation email.  

This event is for Museum Members only. Not a Member? Join today for exclusive access to this event, unlimited free admission all year long, special discounts, perks, and so much more! Contact Emily Grenier, Membership Manager, at [email protected] with any questions.