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A remarkable assemblage of 18th-century slipware ceramics uncovered during an archaeological excavation in Philadelphia will be revealed to the public for the first time. Nearly a dozen pieces of slipware, a form of decorative lead-glazed pottery, will be on view at the 2018 New York Ceramics & Glass Fair from Thursday, Jan. 18 – Sunday, Jan. 21, 2018, at Bohemian National Hall in Manhattan.

From shoemakers to flagmakers, woodworkers, and more, nearly 30 costumed historical tradespeople will join the Museum of the American Revolution on Saturday, May 14, 2022, from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday, May 15, 2022, from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. for Revolutionary Artisans & Makers: A Living History Event.

Partnering with the Satell Institute, the Museum is excited to offer two new virtual programs for all future historians ages 7-11 as part of the SI Youth Enrichment Series.

Archaeologist Wade Catts joined the season four premiere of the Museum's AmRev360 series, hosted by President & CEO Dr. R. Scott Stephenson, to discuss the recent discoveries at Red Bank Battlefield.

Take a look at the deep appreciation many founders, like George Washington, John and Abigail Adams, and Thomas Jefferson, had for William Shakespeare and their recurring citations of his work.

This badge represents the Loyal and Friendly Society of the Blew and Orange founded between 1733 and 1736.

This musket is one of over 100,000 French arms imported into the United States during the Revolutionary War.

This sword belonged to Major General Benjamin Lincoln, General Washington’s second in command at the Siege of Yorktown.

Depictions of the Boston Massacre, the chaotic melee on March 5, 1770 that left five Bostonians dead, including Crispus Attucks, offer a glimpse into the blurred lines between reality and propaganda.

This unit is to help students learn more about soldiers of African descent and their wartime experiences as well as how the war created both challenges and opportunities for these individuals.