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Season of Independence National Standards Alignment
Season of Independence modular activities have been designed in alignment with history standards from the National Center for History in the Schools.
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The Jeremy Winston Chorale's Black Founders-Inspired Musical Performance
Watch the Jeremy Winston Chorale's May 2023 performance inspired by the Museum's special exhibition, Black Founders: The Forten Family of Philadelphia.
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Free Virtual Conversation to Explore “The Revolutionary Promise of Citizenship,” Oct. 14
Episode is Part of the Museum’s AmRev360 Web Series Free Virtual Spanish-Language Tour During Hispanic Heritage Month, Oct. 15
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George Mason's Roman History
Virginia statesman George Mason, who acquired this volume of ancient Roman history, was among the members of America's founding generation that looked to ancient Rome for guidance on republican government.
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The Boston Massacre
Read an excerpt of Serena Zabin's The Boston Massacre: A Family History.
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New “Third Tuesdays” Series Kicks Off Sept. 19
The Museum of the American Revolution’s new “Third Tuesdays: History After Hours” series kicks off on Tuesday, Sept. 19 with extended evening hours from 5 – 8 p.m. on the third Tuesday evening of each month, featuring special themed programs, happy hour food and drink specials, games and trivia, and full access to the Museum’s exhibits. The next “Third Tuesdays” event this year will take place on Oct. 17. They will resume in January 2018.
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They Were Good Soldiers
In these excerpts from John Rees, Black veterans share details of their service, emancipation, and freedom in the midst of revolutionary ferment.
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Patriots of Color Archive: Black and Indigenous Soldiers in the Revolutionary War
The Museum's new archive features nearly 200 rare documents bearing the names of Black and Native American soldiers who served during the Revolutionary War.
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WATCH: Read the Revolution with Jessica Millward
Watch the Museum's archived video of Jessica Millward's January 2021 virtual discussion on her book, Finding Charity's Folk: Enslaved and Free Black Women in Maryland.
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Museum Exhibits
Learn more about the Museum's current, upcoming, and past core and special exhibitions, including our upcoming special exhibit, Black Founders: The Forten Family of Philadelphia.
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