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During a weeklong Fourth of July Celebration, the Museum of the American Revolution will offer free, interactive virtual experiences for all ages.

Read more about the process to weave and dye the silk used to construct the Museum's replica of George Washington's Standard flag.

In this excerpt, historian Thomas A. Chambers explores how people visited and commemorated battlefields between independence and the Civil War.

During Presidents Day Weekend at the Museum of the American Revolution, Saturday, Feb. 18 through Monday, Feb. 20, 2023, explore the life, leadership, and legacy of our nation’s first president, George Washington, and the diverse range of people with whom he interacted. Through hands-on demonstrations, discovery carts, pop-up talks, crafts, and more, discover lesser-known stories from Washington’s 18th-century world.

The recent discovery of a 235-year-old, seven-foot panoramic painting offers an invaluable glimpse into the Revolutionary War. The sweeping watercolor painting of the fall 1782 Continental Army encampment at Verplanck’s Point, New York, contains the only known wartime depiction of General Washington’s headquarters tent, his command center throughout the war.

Immerse yourself in 360-degree panoramic gallery images, high-resolution photos of the art and artifacts, and a guided audio tour of the dramatic, research-based works of nationally renowned historical artist Don Troiani.

The Museum offers in-person and virtual experiences for student, youth, or adult groups to explore the remarkable story of America’s founding.

Browse all upcoming in-person and virtual lectures, tours, performances, and family-friendly events hosted by the Museum of the American Revolution.

Download, print, and color a coloring page from the Museum, based on Washington's Standard, with a special message of gratitude for service members.

Listen to the Museum's audio tour for the 2020-21 special exhibition, When Women Lost the Vote: A Revolutionary Story, 1776-1807.