Celebrate Revolutionary Women During Women’s History Month at the Museum of the American Revolution

Celebrate Women’s History Month at the Museum of the American Revolution this March to uncover a fuller, more inclusive history of the nation’s beginnings. Discover lesser-known stories of Revolutionary women through in-gallery programming, extensive online resources, and more.

Women’s History Month Highlights Include:

• Member Morning: Revolutionary Women Highlights Tour | Sunday, March 2, at 9:30 a.m.
  Museum Members are invited to join a Museum educator for a 60-minute gallery highlights tour exploring the roles of Revolutionary-era women on the home front and on campaign during the Revolutionary War. Along the way, learn what the stories of Revolutionary women like the Baroness von Riedesel, Tyonajanegen (Two Kettles Together), and Elizabeth Freeman reveal about how different people experienced and remembered the Revolution.

• 10 Minute Talk: “Saucy” Ladies | Daily from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
  Join a Museum educator to learn more about two women from Massachusetts and how they advocated for their rights in the Revolutionary era.  

• Discovery Cart: Rebecca Flower Young | Daily from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
  Flagmaker Rebecca Flower Young advertised “all kinds of colours” for the Revolutionary cause from her shop here in Philadelphia. Meet a Museum educator to view replica objects and learn more about Young’s work as a military contractor making flags and drum cases for the Continental Army.

• “Meet Elizabeth Freeman” Performances | Saturday, March 8 and Saturday, March 22, 2025, at 1:15 p.m. and 3:15 p.m.
  Watch a 30-minute first-person theatrical performance portraying the life and experiences of Elizabeth Freeman, also known as Mumbet, a Massachusetts woman who sued for her freedom from enslavement and won. The performance stars Katelyn E. Appiah-Kubi as Elizabeth Freeman and was written by Teresa Miller.

• Gallery Guide: Celebrating Revolutionary Women | Onsite Daily and Online, Any Time
  Pick up or download a gallery guide to lead you through the personal stories of the diverse women of the Revolutionary era featured in the Museum's galleries. Learn about remarkable women such as Phillis Wheatley, Baroness Frederika von Riedesel, Tyonajanegen (Two Kettles Together), and more.

• Additional Digital Resources | Available Online, Any Time  
  Explore the stories of Revolutionary women from the comfort of home with the Museum’s wide range of digital resources. In the Museum’s virtual exhibit, When Women Lost the Vote: A Revolutionary Story, 1776-1807, dive into the little-known history of the nation’s first women voters. At a poll interactive, explore nine poll lists, featuring 163 women voters who cast ballots across New Jersey from 1800 to 1807. Plus, view two 25-minute theatrical performance films, including “Meet Elizabeth Freeman” about an enslaved woman who sued for her freedom, and “Meet Rebecca VanDike” who was one of the first female voters in New Jersey.

All Women’s History Month activities are included with regular Museum admission. The Museum is open daily from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Tickets to the Museum can be purchased by calling 215.253.6731, at AmRevMuseum.org, or at the front desk. Save $2 per adult ticket by purchasing online. Kids ages 5 and under are always free. All tickets are valid for two consecutive days.

About Museum of the American Revolution
The Museum of the American Revolution uncovers and shares compelling stories about the diverse people and complex events that sparked America’s ongoing experiment in liberty, equality, and self-government. Through the Museum’s unmatched collection, immersive galleries, powerful theater experiences, and interactive elements, visitors gain a deeper appreciation for how this nation came to be and feel inspired to consider their role in ensuring that the promise of the American Revolution endures. Located just steps away from Independence Hall, the Museum serves as a portal to the region’s many Revolutionary sites, sparking interest, providing context, and encouraging exploration. The Museum, which opened on April 19, 2017, is an independent, non-profit, and non-partisan organization. For more information, visit www.AmRevMuseum.org or call 877.740.1776.