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Gonzalo Quintero Saravia Headshot

AmRev360: Spain’s Role in the American Revolution with Gonzalo M. Quintero Saravia

Dr. Gonzalo M. Quintero Saravia, Deputy Head of Mission in Lima, Peru, joined the latest episode of AmRev360 hosted by President & CEO Dr. R. Scott Stephenson.
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British flag, featuring a Jack on the canton and red in the other three quarters, for the True Colours Flag Project.

A Day Aboard the SULTANA with the True Colours Flag Project

Watch a recap of the Museum flying its collection of replica historic flags aboard the schooner SULTANA, a replica Revolutionary War-era vessel, on the Chester River in Chestertown, Maryland.
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Matt and Melissa Dunphy holding shovels and standing in a hole they dug in the basement of the theater they purchased.
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AmRev360: Accidental Archaeology with Matt and Melissa Dunphy

Matt and Melissa Dunphy, who became accidental archaeologists in Philadelphia, joined the latest episode of the Museum's AmRev360 series, hosted by President & CEO Dr. R. Scott Stephenson.
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Hessian Holiday Concert with Tempesta Di Mare

A Hessian Holiday Concert with Tempesta di Mare

Watch this concert and discussion exploring the surprising German influence on early American music, performed by ensemble members of Philadelphia Baroque Orchestra Tempesta di Mare.
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Big Idea 2: Painting the Revolution

Learn how artwork has the power to help us imagine historical events and what it was like to experience them firsthand along with the artists through the centuries that help bring the American Revolution to life.
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Big Idea 3: Soldiers of the Revolutionary War

Learn how soldiers during the Revolutionary War fought for the Continental Army, British Army, French Army, or the Hessian Army, and how Don Troiani’s paintings can help bring these soldiers' stories to life.
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Unit 2: Painting the Revolution

This unit provides opportunities for students to analyze and critique different works of art depicting the American Revolution.
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Unit 3: Soldiers of the Revolutionary War

This unit provides students a look at the experiences of different soldiers from the many armies of the Revolutionary War and how artist Don Troiani portrays those experiences to a viewer.
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Protest in Early America Discovery Cart

Protest in Early America Discovery Cart

Learn how early Americans used boycotts, printed propaganda, violence, and public demonstrations to advocate for various causes, and consider the similarities and differences between the 18th century through to today.
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Sketch by Gabriel Bray called A View Of Apolonia
Courtesy of National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London.

Sierra Leone and the American Revolution

Examine the role Sierra Leone played in the American Revolution, who Sierra Leone's major players were, and additional resources to continue learning more.
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