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Dive deeper into Revolutionary era living history with Artisan Field Trips, Meet the Revolution interviews, cooking demos, and more.

This excerpt from John Ferling recounts how British troops led by General Howe defeated Washington's American army in the gruesome Battle of Brandywine

This excerpt from Jack Kelly describes the circumstances surrounding Washington's important decision to march his troops to Virginia in the summer of 1781.

Read an excerpt from Jeanne Abrams to learn how Washington's effort to prevent smallpox represents one of the first American public health initiatives

Astronaut John Glenn carried this reproduction of General George Washington’s Headquarters Flag into space aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery in 1998.

Learn about the historical research methods, including examination of primary sources, secondary sources, field studies, and more, that artist Don Troiani uses to accurately depict the Revolutionary War.

Philadelphia was the headquarters of the American Revolution, and the Museum of the American Revolution has launched a new website, www.AmRevHQ.org, that highlights these numerous local and regional sites where history was made, including battlefields, burial grounds, historic houses, and more.

Museum of the American Revolution temporarily closed through January 1st, 2021, virtual events will continue.

Los visitantes del Museo de la Revolución Americana podrán ahora disfrutar de las principales galerías del museo acompañados de un servicio de audio tour en español lanzado recientemente, a tiempo para el Mes de la Herencia Hispana.

Believed to be the earliest surviving 13-star American flag, Washington's Standard marked his presence throughout the war.