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Founding Documents: Curating Constitutions with James F. Hrdlicka and Matthew Skic
In July 2021, James Hrdlicka and the Museum's Matthew Skic discussed the remarkable documents on loan from the Dorothy Tapper Goldman Foundation for our summer 2021 special exhibition Flags and Founding Documents, 1776-Today.
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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the Promises of the American Revolution
Learn about the life, service, and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through many of his speeches and writings that reference the America's founding documents.
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AmRev360: Conservation and Symbols of Revolutionary Flags with Textile Conservator Virginia Whelan
Textile conservator Virginia Whelan discusses materials and symbolism found in flags from the Revolutionary era and the delicate work of conserving those flags.
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Finding Freedom Primary Sources
Muster rolls, pension records, letters, and more – these are a selection of the documents that informed our storytelling.
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Season of Independence Big Ideas
Explore several short essays to put the Season of Independence interactive map and its documents into historical context.
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For Students & Educators
Engage your students with the dramatic story of America's Founding with our in-person, in-class, homeschool, and virtual learning resources.
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Book Your Group Visit
The Museum offers in-person and virtual experiences for student, youth, or adult groups to explore the remarkable story of America’s founding.
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Patriots of Color Archive: Black and Indigenous Soldiers in the Revolutionary War
The Museum's new archive features nearly 200 rare documents bearing the names of Black and Native American soldiers who served during the Revolutionary War.
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WATCH: Read the Revolution with Cassandra Good
Watch the Museum's archived video of Cassandra Good's March 2021 virtual discussion on her book, Founding Friendships: Friendships Between Men and Women in the Early American Republic.
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True Colours & Washington Standard Projects
Follow the process of recreating and the history behind the flags flown by 18th-century ships during the Revolutionary War as well as General George Washington's headquarters flag.
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