Fourth of July Celebration at the Museum of the American Revolution Includes “Banners of Liberty” Flag Exhibition and Week-Long Family Fun

Week of Festivities to Feature Special Exhibition, Performances, Patriotic Crafts, and More 

Discover the American Revolution’s ongoing relevance at the Museum of the American Revolution during Fourth of July Week, Saturday, June 28 – Sunday, July 6, 2025, with our current special exhibition and a lineup of patriotic events. Enjoy a guided walking tour of the historic Old City neighborhood, arts and crafts for the whole family, and live theatrical performances about real historical figures. 

The Museum’s newest special exhibition, Banners of Liberty: An Exhibition of Original Revolutionary War Flags, showcases over a dozen original Revolutionary era flags that represent the complex struggle for American freedom. Working with institutional and private lenders, the Museum has assembled and displayed more than a dozen original flags that were carried in the Revolutionary War (1775-1783) by the Continental Army and American militia – and bear some of the first-known uses of the stars and stripes that have come to symbolize our nation. Banners of Liberty is on display now through Aug. 10, 2025, in the first-floor Patriots Gallery and included in regular Museum admission.  

Fourth of July Week Highlights: 

Guided Gallery Tours and Neighborhood Walking Tours | Offered Daily 

Tour the Museum and our historic Old City neighborhood with a Museum educator to learn more about Philadelphia as the birthplace of our nation. A variety of outdoor walking tours and guided gallery tours will be offered daily over Fourth of July Week and require an additional ticket purchase at the front desk or online. 

Ladies Association of Revolutionary America | June 28 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

Members of the Ladies Association of Revolutionary America will interpret the lives and work of various women who lived in the city of Philadelphia during the Revolutionary War. Learn more about how the war affected women in the city at home, at work, and politically. 

“Meet Joseph Plumb Martin” | June 28-29, July 4-6 at 1:15 p.m. and 3:15 p.m. 

Experience the Museum’s first-person theatrical performance portraying Continental Army soldier Joseph Plumb Martin, one of the thousands of teenaged soldiers in General George Washington's army, who wanted to prove he was "as warm a patriot as the best of them." In June 1776, he left Milford, Conn. and joined the Continental Army in New York City and later wrote Memoir of a Revolutionary Soldier, one of the best-known Revolutionary War memoirs to depict everyday soldier life. This performance is appropriate for all audiences.  

Red, White, & Blue To-Do | July 2 from 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. 

Old City’s Red, White, & Blue To-Do will celebrate and honor America’s founding with a range of patriotic events. The day will feature the Pomp & Parade, Wawa Welcome America’s All-American Block Party on S. Third Street in front of the Museum, and musical performances on our outdoor plaza and throughout the district.  

Meet the Revolution: Emma Cross | July 3-6 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 

Emma Cross is a public historian and Journeyman Leather Breeches Maker specializing on the lives and work of Revolutionary-era women. With twenty-nine years of museum interpretation experience, most recently at Colonial Williamsburg, she focuses on sharing history in engaging and informative ways. An early contributor to the Museum's First Oval Office Project, Emma will join us this summer to interpret the stories of Revolutionary women. 

Season of Independence Discovery Cart | Daily from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. 

Discover how the increased support for American independence through the colonies form January 1776 evolved and led to the signing of the Declaration of Independence in July 1776. Check out our in-gallery touchscreen and online interactive to explore the different perspectives of men and women during this period. 

In-Gallery Talk: The Promise of Equality | Offered on demand daily 

Learn more about the Declaration’s promises and how people like Elizabeth Freeman and William Findley advocated for equal rights in 1776 and years later. Also, explore the connections Revolutionary-era events and figures to later movements advocating for equal rights in America. 

Revolution Place Discovery Center | Daily from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. 

Check out the Museum’s family-friendly discovery center to explore the Museum’s Old City 1700s-style neighborhood. Revolution Place features hands-on exploration with four recreated historical environments including a military encampment, a tavern, a home, and an 18th-century meeting house. Create your own flag inspired by Revolutionary-era colors, shapes, and symbols.  

Walking and guided tour tickets can be purchased here. All other Fourth of July Week offerings are included with regular Museum admission. The Museum is open daily from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Special exhibit Banners of Liberty is open daily from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and is included with regular Museum admission. 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.