Veterans Day Weekend 2025 at the Museum

This Veterans Day and Veterans Day weekend, join the Museum in honoring America’s first veterans as well as those who have served and continue to serve the nation today.

Throughout the weekend, the Museum will offer free admission to those currently serving in the military, veterans, and Blue Star Families, courtesy of Comcast NBCUniversal.

Black Soldiers in the Revolutionary War Discovery Cart
Onsite | Daily, 11 - 2 p.m.
Join and educator to discover the stories of people of African descent through hands-on exploration of replica artifacts.

10-Minute Talk: Objects of Reflections
Onsite (Patriots Gallery) | Daily, 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
What did the Declaration of Independence mean in 1776 and in 1963? Join an educator to learn more about two objects in the exhibition! 

10-Minute Talk: Akiatonharónkwen/Louis Cook
Onsite | Daily, 11:30 a.m.
Join a museum educator to hear more about the life of Akiatonharónkwen, also commonly known as Louis Cook, who was one of the highest-ranking Native American officers in the Continental forces during the Revolutionary War. Born to an African American father and Abenaki Indian mother, Akiatonharónkwen fought in the French and Indian War (1754-1763) as a young man. Discover the path he chose in the Revolutionary War as British and Revolutionary leaders courted him as an ally.

Pension Project Film Premiere and Talk-Back
Onsite (Lenfest Myer Theater) | Nov. 8, 2-3:30 p.m.
Watch the premiere of the two newest films in our Pension Project video series, featuring U.S. Marine Corps veteran Jaz Ritz and US Army Reserve Lieutenant Colonel and former Army aviator Kirby Smith. Following the film, enjoy a talkback session featuring Ritz and fellow project participant Adam Straus (U.S. Marine Corps veteran), in conversation with Museum President and CEO Dr. R. Scott Stephenson. We are grateful to Comcast NBCUniversal for their support of this film series.

Unpack a Sea Chest
Onsite (Privateer Ship) | Daily, 2:30 p.m.
All hands on deck on the Museum’s replica sloop! Join a Museum educator for stories about what life was like at sea during the Revolutionary War for the Continental Navy, privateers, and prisoners of war, and learn about the different roles needed to operate a Revolutionary-era ships.

Revolution Place
Onsite (First Floor) | Daily
Visit Revolution Place, the Museum’s family-friendly discovery center, which brings to life Old City’s lively, diverse neighborhood during the 1700s and invites visitors to learn through hands-on exploration. Kids of all ages can immerse themselves in three historical environments – a military encampment, a tavern, and a parlor – to experience the places where the American Revolution took root. 

Gallery Guide: Remembering Fallen Revolutionaries
Online & Onsite | Daily
Throughout the Museum we tell the stories of many of our nation’s first fallen soldiers and honor those whose names we don’t know. Use our Remembering Fallen Revolutionaries gallery guide to explore these stories and artifacts, including the sword of fallen Revolutionary General Hugh Mercer and the gravestone of Maryland Captain Michael Cresap, among many others.