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Museum Relaunches Monthly Sensory-Friendly Mornings, Beginning Sept. 11

August 22, 2022 Read Press Release

Labor Day Weekend Marks the Last Chance to See "Liberty: Don Troiani’s Paintings of the Revolutionary War" Special Exhibition

August 8, 2022 Read Press Release

Only Seven Weeks Remain to See "Liberty: Don Troiani’s Paintings of the Revolutionary War" Special Exhibition, on View Through Sept. 5

July 18, 2022 Read Press Release

Museum President and CEO Dr. R. Scott Stephenson Named a 2022 Philadelphia Titan 100

July 11, 2022 Read Press Release

Museum President and Director of Education to Appear on NBC’s “Who Do You Think You Are?” with Actor and Comedian Nick Offerman, July 17

June 29, 2022 Read Press Release

Museum Launches New “Revolution at the Library” Partnership with the Free Library of Philadelphia

June 28, 2022 Read Press Release

Henry Louis Gates Jr. Awarded 2022 Lenfest Spirit of the American Revolution Award at Sold-Out Gala on June 9

June 15, 2022 Read Press Release

Museum Wins Prestigious 2022 AASLH Award of Excellence for “When Women Lost the Vote” Special Exhibition

June 15, 2022 Read Press Release

Celebrate July 4th Weekend with Special Exhibits, Events, and Activities for All Ages, July 1 – 5

June 10, 2022 Read Press Release

Enjoy an Evening Conversation with Nationally Renowned Historical Artist Don Troiani Onsite and Online, June 28

June 1, 2022 Read Press Release
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Brave Men as Ever Fought painting unveiling
Museum of the American Revolution, Funded by the National Park Service Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail
The Deborah and London Tableau figure at the Finding Freedom interactive in the galleries.
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A high up view of the War at Sea gallery in the Museum of the American Revolution featuring a sloop
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WHYY: "Black Founders: The Forten Family of Philadelphia"

June 2023

The Museum partnered with WHYY, Philadelphia's PBS affiliate, to present this documentary exploring our special exhibition of the same name. Go behind the scenes to see how it all came together and learn about one of Philadelphia's most important early African American families as well as the many roles the family played during the Revolutionary War.

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PBS NewsHour: Philadelphia’s ‘Liberty’ exhibit spotlights role of people of color in American Revolution

October 2021

John Yang reports on the Museum's work to tell a more inclusive story of the American Revolution by introducing visitors to the diverse people critical to building the nation for PBS NewsHour.

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CBS Sunday Morning: Inside the Museum of the American Revolution

June 2019

Martha Teichner reports on the Museum, which features a look at how the war changed life for African Americans and Native Americans, for CBS Sunday Morning.

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New York Times: A New Museum of the American Revolution, Warts and All

April 2017

Read more about the Museum's April 2017 opening and the "rock-star object in the collection," George Washington's headquarters tent, from the New York Times.

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Washington Post: Museum of the American Revolution set to open in Philadelphia

April 2017

Learn more about the Museum of the American Revolution's opening in April 2017 from the Washington Post.

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