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Bank of America
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George C. and Esther Ann McFarland Foundation
With additional support from
Independence Blue Cross
Morris W. Offit
Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Company
The Richard C. von Hess Foundation
American Heritage Credit Union
Claudia and Richard Balderston
Ballard Spahr, LLP
Aliya Browne and Reginald M. Browne
Electro Soft, Inc.
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Neubauer Family Foundation
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The Museum of the American Revolution's newest special exhibition, Black Founders: The Forten Family of Philadelphia, runs from Feb. 11, 2023 through Nov. 26, 2023 and uncovers the story of James Forten and his descendants as they navigated the Revolution and cross-racial relationships in Philadelphia, and later became leaders in the abolition movement prior to the Civil War. The journey of this family of American Revolutionaries can teach us about the history of the American experiment of liberty, equality, and self-government and how we can further improve it for future generations.
To support this groundbreaking undertaking, we have launched a Black Founders Exhibition Committee charged with helping to secure essential funds for the exhibition and related programming and resources. Committee members also serve as advocates and ambassadors for the Museum, helping us to engage new audiences and donors through this initiative.
For a limited time, you are invited to join the Black Founders Exhibition Committee in one of the following ways:
- Join the Revolution Society with a first time annual gift of $1,000 or more. Learn more about the benefits of Revolution Society.
- Upgrade your current Revolution Society membership to the next level with a gift of $2,500 or more. Contact Bridget Hovell at [email protected] to learn more.
- Pledge your organization’s sponsorship of $10,000 or more in support of the Black Founders exhibition. Contact Adam Robinson at 267.579.3392 or [email protected] to learn how a sponsorship can also offer your organization visibility and engagement throughout the exhibition’s run, special discounts on Museum rentals, and much more.
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A Word from James Forten Descendant, Kip Forten Jacobs
Learn more about James Forten and the Forten family in the Museum's newest special exhibition, Black Founders: The Forten Family of Philadelphia.
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