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Experience the Museum's newest first-person theatrical performance, "Meet James Forten," exploring Forten’s life as a free Black Philadelphian, Revolutionary War privateer, and stalwart abolitionist, with a discussion to follow.

Join the Museum at Valley Forge National Historical Park for their commemoration of the 1777 arrival of the Continental Army in Valley Forge, where we will set up our First Oval Office Project, a recreated Revolutionary War encampment.

Join the Museum at Washington’s Headquarters State Historic Site in Newburgh, N.Y. for New York State’s launch of the 250th anniversary of the Revolutionary War where we will set up our First Oval Office Project, a recreated Revolutionary War encampment.

Celebrate inspiring, trailblazing women this Mother’s Day weekend at the Museum and learn about the diverse women who played vital roles on the home front and on the battlefield during the Revolutionary War.

A Revolutionary Halloweekend at the Museum is included with regular Museum admission.

This four-week virtual workshop will introduce participants to fashion history and how to make your own short gown based on Elizabeth “Betty” Dorn’s short gown.

The Museum will be hosting a job fair on Thursday, Aug. 12 from 4-6 p.m. for part-time positions, including visitor engagement associates, porters, and security guards.

Young Friends and Museum Circle members are invited to join for a festive evening to kick off Occupied Philadelphia, the Museum’s annual living history weekend that recreates Philadelphia’s occupation by British troops in 1777-78 with neighborhood walking tours and family-friendly activities.

Learn about the pets of the American Revolutionary era, including Benjamin Franklin's pet squirrel, at our family-friendly September History Explorers Club.

Learn how to stitch your sampler during a virtual, three-night workshop in March as part of the Museum's Artisan Workshop Series.