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The Museum of the American Revolution today announced the election of William Schwartz as the newest member of the Museum’s Board of Directors. Schwartz is the principal and co-founder of INTECH Construction.

Special Events Include a Virtual Author Talk, Artisan Workshop, and Choral Premiere Inspired by Abigail Adams’s “Remember the Ladies” Letter Don’t Miss the Final Months of When Women Lost the Vote Special Exhibit

On Friday, June 19, the Museum will celebrate the 155th anniversary of Juneteenth, a celebration of the legal abolition of slavery in the United States, and will explore the continuing struggle for equality.

In 2013, the Museum of the American Revolution commissioned Colonial Williamsburg’s Department of Historic Trades to create an exact replica of one of the greatest treasures in its collection—George Washington’s sleeping and office tent. This replica, which has been used by conservators and exhibit designers as a “stunt double” for the original tent as they plan for the installation of the fragile original artifact in the Museum—will be on display May 2-3 at George Washington’s Mount Vernon.

The Finding Freedom glossary of terms may be useful as you explore the Finding Freedom Interactive, Big Ideas, and Primary Sources.

Examine the role Germany played in the American Revolution, who Germany's major players were, and additional resources to continue learning more.

Examine the role China played in the American Revolution, who China's major players were, and additional resources to continue learning more.

Examine the role Canada played in the American Revolution, who Canada's major players were, and additional resources to continue learning more.

Download full printable instructions to make your own whirligig with supplies from around your home and take it for a spin.

Explore the Museum with your students, social club, or special interest group. Audio tours, guided tours, private tours and lectures available.