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The British Are Coming Back! Historic Sites Commemorate 240th Anniversary of British Occupation of Philadelphia
You know that Philadelphia was the capital city during the Revolutionary War, but did you know that it was seized by the British in 1777 and occupied for nine long months? And did you know that Independence Hall – where the Declaration of Independence was adopted in 1776 – was later used as a prison for American officers?
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Museum Announces New African American Interpretive Program Sponsored by Comcast NBCUniversal
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The British Are Back! “Occupied Philadelphia” Living History Event Recreates the British Occupation of Philadelphia, Nov. 5-6
In the fall of 1777, Philadelphia was seized by the British and occupied for nine long months. The Museum of the American Revolution will recreate this little-known time in our city’s history as part of its annual living history event, Occupied Philadelphia, on Saturday, Nov. 5, from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
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Author Tim McGrath Joins the Museum to Explore Commodore John Barry’s Role in the Continental Navy, Nov. 15
Award-winning author Tim McGrath will join the Museum of the American Revolution on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023, from 6:30 – 8 p.m. for a special presentation, titled “‘What Think You of an American Fleet?’: The Rise and Fall of the Continental Navy,” to kick off the Museum's 2023-24 Read the Revolution Speaker Series. Drawing on two of his award-winning books, Give Me a Fast Ship: The Continental Navy and America’s Revolution at Sea and John Barry: An American Hero in the Age of Sail, McGrath will explore the life of Commodore John Barry (1745-1803) and his role in the Continental Navy, our first official naval force.
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Dennis Farm Charitable Land Trust's 2023 Lonaé A. Moore Forum
February 25, 2023 from 1-3:30 p.m.In partnership with the Museum, Dennis Farm Charitable Land Trust will present the sixth annual Lonaé A. Moore Forum, “It Begins with Each of Us: Fostering Racial Understanding."
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Play Our Fox and Geese Game
Challenge a friend to a game of Fox and Geese, a game similar to checkers and easy to play anywhere.
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Young Friends
Join a new generation to transform your relationship with our Revolutionary history and represent the next wave of Museum enthusiasts.
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Season of Independence Glossary
This glossary provides definitions to useful terms found throughout the Season of Independence interactive feature and its related teacher resources.
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A Celtic Concert with The Chivalrous Crickets Celebrating St. Andrew's Day
In November 2022, Celtic-infused folk band The Chivalrous Crickets performed traditional Scottish tunes in celebration of St. Andrew's Day.
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British and French Swords
View two intricately decorated small swords, one of which was made in France and other in England.
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