Museum of the American Revolution

image of red, which, and blue fabric, a white bonnet, scissors, thread, and other flag making tools.

Betsy Ross Beyond the Flag with American Repertory Theater

Watch this March 2022 event hosted by American Repertory Theater and the Museum for a conversation exploring Betsy Ross’s influence on the cultural memory of women’s contributions to the American Revolution.

Celebrating Five Years of Making History

The Museum of the American Revolution in historic Philadelphia celebrates its five-year anniversary in April 2022.

AmRev360

AmRev360: Well-Behaved Women Seldom Make History with Laurel Thatcher Ulrich

Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Laurel Thatcher Ulrich joined the latest episode of the Museum's AmRev360 series, hosted by President & CEO Dr. R. Scott Stephenson.

Portrait of William Shakespeare from the collection of the National Portrait Gallery in London.

Founders' Writings on Their Admiration of William Shakespeare

Take a look at the deep appreciation many founders, like George Washington, John and Abigail Adams, and Thomas Jefferson, had for William Shakespeare and their recurring citations of his work.