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U.S. Navy Band Northeast Performance and Ceremony in Honor of Commodore John Barry
October 15, 2023, from 12-12:30 p.m.During Philadelphia’s celebration of Navy Week, join us on the Museum’s outdoor plaza for a special performance and ceremony in honor of Commodore John Barry
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Feeding Washington's Army
Read an excerpt from Ricardo A. Herrera's book, Feeding Washington's Army: Surviving the Valley Forge Winter of 1778.
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Read the Revolution Speaker Series with Gordon Wood
October 26, 2021 from 6:30-8 p.m.Dr. Gordon S. Wood joins the Museum for a hybrid onsite and online event as part of our 2021-22 Read the Revolution Speaker Series with a discussion on his new book, Power and Liberty.
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Finding Freedom Orientation and Case Study: Deborah and Eve (Virtual)
December 16, 2020 from 7-8:30 p.m.In this free workshop, teachers can discover the Museum's new Finding Freedom online interactive feature and explore the resources and opportunities for using it in the classroom.
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First Oval Office Project at Green-Wood Cemetery's Battle of Brooklyn Commemoration
August 27, 2023, from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.Join the Museum at the Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn, New York, for their Battle of Brooklyn and the Meaning of Freedom event.
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History Explorer Meet-Up: Occupied Philadelphia
November 5, 2022 at 11:30 a.m. (SOLD OUT) & 1:30 p.m.In this family-friendly, activity-filled walking tour, we’ll explore occupied Philadelphia, meet British soldiers and everyday residents, and get a hands-on glimpse into life under British authority.
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American Revolutions
This excerpt from Alan Taylor strips away the rosy veneer associated with the American Revolution to reveal a violent civil war and a fragile new nation.
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Memories of War
In this excerpt, historian Thomas A. Chambers explores how people visited and commemorated battlefields between independence and the Civil War.
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The Men Who Lost America
Read an excerpt from Andrew O'Shaughnessy about the failings of ten British leaders whose actions shaped the outcome of the American Revolution.
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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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