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American Revolution Center Curator to be featured on NBC's "Who Do You Think You Are" with Rob Lowe, April 27
April 25, 2012PHILADELPHIA, PA– April 25, 2012 – Dr. R. Scott Stephenson, The American Revolution Center’s Director of Collections and Interpretation, is featured on the April 27 edition of NBC’s acclaimed series, Who Do You Think You Are? The series follows some of today’s most beloved and iconic celebrities as they embark on personal journeys of self-discovery to trace their family ancestry. In the April 27 episode, actor Rob Lowe ventures into his past, dating back to the American Revolution. Dr. Stephenson helps him decipher the clues. The program is broadcast at 8pm EST on NBC. Following the April 27 broadcast, the program will be available through the NBC website.
About The Museum of the American Revolution:
The Museum of the American Revolution will tell the complete story of the American Revolution using its distinguished collection of objects, artifacts, artwork, and manuscripts. Permanent and special exhibition galleries, theaters, and large-scale tableaux will bring to life the original “greatest generation,” and engage people in the history and continuing relevance of the American Revolution. Construction is now underway for the new Museum that is being built steps away from Independence Hall, Carpenter’s Hall, Franklin Court, and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier of the Revolution. It will serve as a portal to the nation’s many Revolutionary sites, sparking interest, providing context and encouraging explorations that begin at the Museum’s doorstep. The Museum is a private, non-profit organization. For more information, visit www.AmRevMuseum.org or call toll free, 877-740-1776.