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Priceless Diamond Eagle of the Society of the Cincinnati Worn by George Washington Now Displayed in Philadelphia for the First Time
The Diamond Eagle — an exquisite jewel-encrusted medal owned and worn by George Washington — is now on display in Philadelphia for the first time since it was presented to Washington in this city 233 years ago.
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The Siege of Yorktown
This full-sized copy, believed to have been painted by French artist Henry LeGrand, depicts a dramatic scene commemorating the October 1781 Siege of Yorktown in Virginia.
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Hessian Holiday Performance Blends Historical Storytelling with 18th-Century Music from Tempesta di Mare Musicians, Dec. 28
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Take a closer look at two paintings by nationally renowned historical artist Don Troiani as well as four objects related to the Battle of Bunker that are on display in our special exhibition.
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Best-Selling Author and Journalist Cokie Roberts to Discuss New Book on the Women of the Civil War, April 27
Proving the old adage that “behind every great man is a great woman,” best-selling author, journalist and political commentator Cokie Roberts explored the lives of the wives, sisters, and female friends of the men leading America into — and through — the Civil War at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania on Wednesday, April 27.
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Danielle Allen to Discuss Groundbreaking Book “Our Declaration," Jan. 27
Political theorist and author Dr. Danielle Allen, James Bryant Conant University Professor at Harvard University, will join the Museum as the distinguished lecturer for the fourth annual Carl M. Buchholz Memorial Lecture on Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022 from 6 – 7 p.m.
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The Martyr and the Traitor
This excerpt from Virginia DeJohn Anderson adds complexity to our understanding of choosing sides in the Revolutionary era.
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The King's Three Faces
This excerpt from Brendan McConville discusses the physical and symbolic destruction of objects associated with the British Monarchy.
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Patriot Pirates
This excerpt from Robert Patton presents the story of America's seaborne insurgency against British merchant ships and Navy.
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Memory's Daughters
Read an excerpt from Susan Stabile's book, Memory's Daughters: The Material Culture of Remembrance in Eighteenth-Century America.
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