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New Special Exhibition Opening, Family-Friendly Fun this Spring Break at the Museum of the American Revolution

March 4, 2025 Read Press Release

AmRev Presents: Trash Talk Archaeology Night, March 28

February 20, 2025 Read Press Release

Museum of the American Revolution to Cite Abolitionists in “The Declaration’s Journey” Who Invoked the Words of the American Declaration of Independence in the Fight Against Slavery

February 13, 2025 Read Press Release

Upcoming Special Exhibition "Banners of Liberty" Opens at the Museum of the American Revolution on 250th Anniversary of the First Battles of the Revolutionary War, April 19

February 6, 2025 Read Press Release

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

January 29, 2025 Read Press Release

Showcasing the Complex History and Impact of the Declaration of Independence, the Museum Announces Initial Artifact Loans for “The Declaration’s Journey”

January 20, 2025 Read Press Release

Explore the Life and Legacy of George Washington and the Diverse People of His World Over Presidents’ Day Weekend, Feb. 15-17

January 16, 2025 Read Press Release

Explore Stories of Unsung Revolutionaries During Black History Month at the Museum of the American Revolution

January 9, 2025 Read Press Release

Scholars Jeffrey Rosen and Martha S. Jones to Discuss the Declaration of Independence and Equality During Annual Forum on Racial Understanding, Feb. 1

January 9, 2025 Read Press Release

Honor the Life, Service, and Legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Over MLK Weekend at the Museum, Jan. 18-20

January 2, 2025 Read Press Release

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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.

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.