Liberty Exhibit Big Ideas

Explore these short framing essays to discover how the research-based works of nationally renowned historical artist Don Troiani bring the compelling stories about the diverse people and complex events of the American Revolution to life.

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Big Idea 1: Researching the Revolution

Learn about the historical research methods, including examination of primary sources, secondary sources, field studies, and more, that artist Don Troiani uses to accurately depict the Revolutionary War.

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Big Idea 2: Painting the Revolution

Learn how artwork has the power to help us imagine historical events and what it was like to experience them firsthand along with the artists through the centuries that help bring the American Revolution to life.

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Big Idea 3: Soldiers of the Revolutionary War

Learn how soldiers during the Revolutionary War fought for the Continental Army, British Army, French Army, or the Hessian Army, and how Don Troiani’s paintings can help bring these soldiers' stories to life.

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Big Idea 4: A Women's War

Learn how the Revolutionary War affected the lives of women in many ways, whether at home, on the battlefield, or as a camp follower.

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Big Idea 5: Native American Soldiers and Scouts

Learn more about the different strategies Native American communities and nations chose as some tried to remain neutral, others actively sided with the British, and a smaller number allied with the Revolutionaries.

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Big Idea 6: Soldiers of African Descent in the Revolutionary War

Learn how soldiers of African descent contributed significantly to the war effort during the Revolutionary War, both on and off the battlefield, through artist Don Troiani's paintings.

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Big Idea 7: Remembering the Veterans of the Revolutionary War

Learn how we have remembered, celebrated, and honored the diverse range of veterans who fought in the Revolutionary War.

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Liberty Exhibit Teacher Resources

Explore modular activities and ready-made worksheets to help your students dig deeper into the complexities of the Revolutionary era through the work of nationally renowned historical artist Don Troiani.

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Liberty Exhibit Glossary

This glossary provides definitions that may be useful as you explore the Liberty: Don Troiani's Paintings of the Revolutionary War Teacher Resources, Big Ideas, and Primary Sources.

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Liberty: Don Troiani’s Paintings of the Revolutionary War

October 16, 2021 - September 5, 2022

Liberty: Don Troiani’s Paintings of the Revolutionary War immersed visitors in the dramatic and research-based works of nationally renowned historical artist Don Troiani to bring the compelling stories about the diverse people and complex events of the American Revolution to life.

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Liberty Virtual Tour

Immerse yourself in 360-degree panoramic gallery images, high-resolution photos of the art and artifacts, and a guided audio tour of the dramatic, research-based works of nationally renowned historical artist Don Troiani.

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