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Explore Stories of Unsung Black Revolutionaries During Juneteenth Weekend at the Museum, June 18 – 20
Celebrate Juneteenth, the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the legal abolition of slavery in the United States, with the Museum of the American Revolution from Saturday, June 18 – Monday, June 20, 2022, and explore the continuing struggle for equality for all.
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When Women Lost the Vote: Young Readers Edition
View a reading list of books for young readers inspired by our special exhibition, When Women Lost the Vote: A Revolutionary Story, 1776-1807.
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22 Museum Highlights from 2022
Before the calendar flips to 2023, take a look back at 22 Museum of the American Revolution highlights from 2022.
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Corporate Partnerships
Learn about Corporate Partnership opportunities with the Museum, including corporate membership, EITC, and more.
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Unveiling New "Brave Men as Ever Fought" Painting by Don Troiani at AAMP
On Sept. 2, 2021, we unveiled a new painting by renowned historical artist Don Troiani titled "Brave Men as Ever Fought" at the African American Museum in Philadelphia.
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Self-portrait of Richard St. George Mansergh St. George
Richard St. George Mansergh St. George, an Irish veteran of the British Army, sketched this self-portrait as he struggled with the painful effects of a traumatic brain injury that he suffered during the Revolutionary War.
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Flag Day 2023 at the Museum
June 14, 2023Join the Museum on Flag Day to learn about flags of “all kinds of colours” from the Revolutionary era with activities and in-gallery talks for the whole family.
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First Ladies of the Republic
Read an excerpt of Abrams' First Ladies of the Republic: Martha Washington, Abigail Adams, Dolley Madison, and the Creation of an Iconic American Role.
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Fourth of July Weekend 2023 at the Museum
June 30 - July 4, 2023Join the Museum in historic Philadelphia for Independence Day with special activities, costumed interpretation, and crafts for all ages to discover the American Revolution and its ongoing relevance over Fourth of July weekend.
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Financial Founding Fathers
This excerpt by authors Robert Wright and David Cowen reveals how Robert Morris brought order to the early American economy and created the first national bank.
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