Press Room

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.

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.

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.

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.

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