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Black Founders: The Forten Family of Philadelphia exhibit graphic featuring a portrait of James Forten.

Black Founders Documentary Screening & Reception

June 16, 2023 from 5:15-7 p.m.
Be among the first to see the new 26-minute film “Black Founders: The Forten Family of Philadelphia,” presented by WHYY and the Museum.
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Museum Wins Prestigious 2022 AASLH Award of Excellence for “When Women Lost the Vote” Special Exhibition

The Museum of the American Revolution today announced that it has been recognized with a 2022 Award of Excellence from the American Association for State and Local History (AASLH) for its 2020-2021 special exhibition When Women Lost the Vote: A Revolutionary Story, 1776-1807, which explored the little-known story of women and free people of color legally voting in New Jersey following the Revolutionary War.
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"Meet James Forten" Performance

Watch the Museum's first-person theatrical performance about James Forten’s early life, written by local playwright Marissa Kennedy and performed by actor Nathan Alford-Tate.
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This image shows the book cover of Battle of Paoli by Thomas McGuire. It is a painting of the battle with fire and smoke filling the air.

Battle of Paoli

Read an excerpt from Thomas J. McGuire's book, Battle of Paoli.
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The image depicts Colonists Citizens Constitutions book cover by James Hrdlicka. It is a blue cover with a photo of the first few lines of the constitution. “We, the people of the United States,” is a visible.

Colonists, Citizens, Constitutions

Read an excerpt from James Hrdlicka's exhibition book Colonists, Citizens, Constitutions: Creating the American Republic.
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Revolutionary-Era Portrait of British Army Officer William Dansey and Flag He Captured to be Reunited for the First Time in Nearly a Century

The Museum of the American Revolution partners with Delaware Historical Society to reunite the portrait and flag of William Dansey.
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Long-Lost Revolutionary War Diary of John Claypoole, Husband of Betsy Ross, Discovered and Donated to Museum

Discovered in a shoebox in a Northern California garage, the long-lost Revolutionary War diary of John Claypoole is now on display at the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia.
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Liberty Virtual Tour and Resources Orientation

March 8, 2022 from 7-8:30 p.m.
Teachers participating in this free workshop will join Museum educators to explore the Museum's new 360-degree virtual tour of our Liberty: Don Troiani's Paintings of the Revolutionary War exhibition and teacher resources.
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Tribute Gift

Learn more about how tribute gifts offer a wonderful way to honor the history enthusiast in your life or memorialize your loved ones.
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Dr. R. Scott Stephenson with artist Don Troiani at the Liberty Exhibit Opening

An Evening with Historical Artist Don Troiani

Watch this June 2022 conversation with nationally renowned historical artist Don Troiani, who joined the Museum to reflect on his career, artistic influences, and his unique process to research and paint the Revolutionary War.
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