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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
What do the American Revolution’s promises of liberty and equality mean to you? Explore this question and more with special exhibits, events, and activities for all ages at the Museum of the American Revolution over Fourth of July Weekend, Friday, June 30 – Tuesday, July 4, 2023. Throughout the weekend, visitors can listen to pop-up talks, enjoy neighborhood walking tours, watch first-person theatrical performances, explore our special exhibit, Black Founders: The Forten Family of Philadelphia, and more.
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CANCELLED | Artisan Workshop: Make a Ditty Bag
April 8, 2023 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.Join us for this one-day, in-person workshop to learn “plain sewing” to create a Revolutionary sailor’s linen ditty bag, similar to a modern tote bag, inspired by original examples in our special exhibit, Black Founders: The Forten Family of Philadelphia.
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Labor Day Weekend 2023 at the Museum
September 2-4, 2023Over Labor Day weekend, join the Museum to explore our Black Founders special exhibit, participate in family-friendly activities and crafts, and more as we wrap up A Revolutionary Summer. Children 12 years old and younger will receive free Museum admission throughout the holiday weekend.
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Who Was Ona Judge? Virtual Kids Club Explores Her Life and Daring Escape to Freedom
Part of The Museum’s Black History Month Celebration this February
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Finding Charity's Folk
Read two excerpts from Jessica Millward's book, Finding Charity's Folk: Enslaved and Free Black Women in Maryland.
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Explore the Stories of Unsung Revolutionaries at the Museum and Online During Black History Month
Celebrate Black History Month and explore the stories of unsung Revolutionaries with the Museum this February.
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Black Jacks
Read an excerpt from W. Jeffrey Bolster's book, Black Jacks: African American Seamen in the Age of Sail.
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Black History Month
Celebrate Black History Month and explore the stories of unsung Revolutionaries with the Museum this February.
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Join Us Online for “Meet James Forten” Performance and Discussion on Feb. 10, During Black History Month
As part of the Museum of the American Revolution’s Black History Month celebration, explore the life and legacy of James Forten, a free Black Philadelphian, Revolutionary War privateer, and stalwart abolitionist with the Museum’s newest first-person theatrical performance “Meet James Forten” on Thursday, February 10, 2022, from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
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Celebrate Black History Month at the Museum with Onsite and Online Offerings for All Ages this February
Celebrate Black History Month and explore the stories of unsung Revolutionaries at the Museum of the American Revolution this February.
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