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Take a closer look at the Forten family artifacts that the Howard University Moorland-Spingarn Research Center loaned to the Museum for our special exhibition, Black Founders: The Forten Family of Philadelphia.

Dive deeper into Revolutionary era living history with Artisan Field Trips, Meet the Revolution interviews, cooking demos, and more.

Access modular activities and ready-made worksheets to help your students dig deeper into the lives and legacies of free Black Philadelphia, Revolutionary War privateer, and successfull businessman James Forten and his descendants.

Learn more about the history of Washington's War Tent from Revolutionary War battlefields to its permanent home at the Museum.

Join a new generation to transform your relationship with our Revolutionary history and represent the next wave of Museum enthusiasts.

Immerse yourself in 360-degree panoramic gallery images, high-resolution photos of the artifacts and documents, a guided audio tour, and music station to explore the story of free Black Philadelphian James Forten and his descendants.

Explore modular activities, worksheets, and more, aligned to national history standards, to help your students dig into the Season of Independence interactive.

History After Hours offers extended evening, special themed programs, happy hour specials, games and trivia, and full access to the Museum’s exhibits.

Learn more about how tribute gifts offer a wonderful way to honor the history enthusiast in your life or memorialize your loved ones.

Silhouette artist Ted Stuessy explores a brief history of the artform and its unique connection to the Peale Museum in Revolutionary-era Philadelphia.