Museum of the American Revolution Announces New Board Chairman Jonathan J. Hirtle

Former Chairman Morris W. Offit Will Remain on the Board

The Museum of the American Revolution announced today that Jonathan J. Hirtle has been unanimously elected as Chairman of the Museum’s Board of Directors. Former Board Chairman Morris W. Offit will remain as a Board Member. The Museum, which opened in 2017, is approaching its 10th anniversary on April 19, 2027, and has welcomed more than 1.8 million visitors to date from around the world.

Hirtle is Founder and Executive Chairman of Hirtle & Co., an independent investment office headquartered in Philadelphia and managing approximately $30 billion for family groups and mission-driven non-profit organizations across the country. He joined the Museum’s Board in December 2024, and served as Chair of the Museum’s Development Committee.

“Jon’s expertise and passion will provide significant impact as the Museum of the American Revolution enters its next decade of mission fulfillment,” Offit said. “From Chairmen before me — including the late H. R. “Gerry” Lenfest, the Museum’s true pioneer and steadfast supporter — I recognize the same leadership qualities, enthusiasm, and strategic insight in Jon that will allow the Museum to continue to realize its vision to ensure that the promise of the American Revolution endures.”

Offit serves as Chairman of Offit Capital, a wealth management advisory firm headquartered in New York. He joined the Board in April 2016 and became Chairman in January 2020, succeeding General John P. Jumper. His leadership helped the nascent Museum navigate the coronavirus pandemic, and flourish through this year’s Semiquincentennial celebration.

“I am deeply grateful to Morris for his steady guidance and dedication to the Museum,” said President and CEO Dr. R. Scott Stephenson. “Just months into his tenure as Chair, the pandemic forced us to close our doors and confront extraordinary uncertainty. His thoughtful counsel and unwavering commitment helped us navigate those challenges and guided the Museum through the recovery and growth that followed. I am delighted that Morris will remain on the Board of Directors, where we will continue to benefit from his experience and perspective.”

Hirtle founded Hirtle & Co. in 1988 when he pioneered the outsourced chief investment officer model, giving clients access to the sophisticated conflict-free expertise, services, and access typically found only within the internal offices of the world’s largest institutional investors. Prior to starting his firm, Hirtle worked at Goldman Sachs and served in the United States Marine Corps. He earned his B.S. and M.B.A. degrees from The Pennsylvania State University. In addition to serving on the Museum’s Board, he is an active advisor to the Buffalo Bill Center of the West in Cody, Wyoming.

“The Museum of the American Revolution is the most exciting new cultural institution in America,” Hirtle said. "We celebrate the ideas that drove the Revolution, and the Revolutionary events that transformed the world. And we are just getting started. I am humbled by the 21st-century American patriots who made the Museum what it is today. Our future could not be brighter and it will be my great privilege to serve the Museum as its Board Chairman.”

About Museum of the American Revolution

The Museum of the American Revolution uncovers and shares compelling stories about the fascinating 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.