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Celebrate July 4th Weekend at the Museum of the American Revolution with Special Exhibits and Events for the Whole Family, June 30 – July 4

June 1, 2023 Read Press Release

Explore Stories of Unsung Black Revolutionaries During Juneteenth Weekend at the Museum, June 17 – 19

May 22, 2023 Read Press Release

Celebrate Flag Day with Hands-On Demonstrations, Pop-Up Talks, and Activities for All Ages, June 14

May 12, 2023 Read Press Release

Acclaimed Author and Historian Dr. Mary Beth Norton Joins the Museum to Discuss Gender Dynamics in Early America, June 6

May 10, 2023 Read Press Release

Commemorate Memorial Day Weekend at the Museum of the American Revolution, May 27-29

April 28, 2023 Read Press Release

Museum's Virtual Tour of George Washington’s Field Headquarters Named a Webby Award Nominee

April 26, 2023 Read Press Release

Revolutionize Your Summer with Special Events and Activities for All Ages at the Museum

April 24, 2023 Read Press Release

Celebrate Revolutionary Women Past and Present this Mother’s Day Weekend, May 13-14

April 21, 2023 Read Press Release

Celebrate Black Founders with a Musical Experience Presented by The Jeremy Winston Chorale, May 12

April 18, 2023 Read Press Release

Museum Launches New Interactive, Multimedia Timeline of the American Revolution

April 17, 2023 Read Press Release
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Meet James Forten Performance  Credit Moar
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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