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Founders' Writings on Their Admiration of William Shakespeare
Take a look at the deep appreciation many founders, like George Washington, John and Abigail Adams, and Thomas Jefferson, had for William Shakespeare and their recurring citations of his work.
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Signs and Symbols of the American Revolution
April 14, 2021 from 7-8:30 p.m.In this free teacher workshop, encounter specific examples of 18th-century imagery and consider how signs and symbols can be used both as a pathway to historical content and a bridge to the contemporary era.
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James Forten: Growing up in the Revolution
October 27, 2021 from 7-8:30 p.m.What was it like to grow up during the Revolution? Join Museum educators as we discover the story of young revolutionary James Forten and how he – and other children and teens – experienced this turbulent time.
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Read the Revolution Speaker Series with Gordon Wood
October 26, 2021 from 6:30-8 p.m.Dr. Gordon S. Wood joins the Museum for a hybrid onsite and online event as part of our 2021-22 Read the Revolution Speaker Series with a discussion on his new book, Power and Liberty.
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The Ideological Origins of the American Revolution
Read an excerpt from Bernard Bailyn's The Ideological Origins of the American Revolution.
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Badge of the Blew and Orange
This badge represents the Loyal and Friendly Society of the Blew and Orange founded between 1733 and 1736.
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French Musket Marked “UNITED STATES”
This musket is one of over 100,000 French arms imported into the United States during the Revolutionary War.
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Benjamin Lincoln's Sword
This sword belonged to Major General Benjamin Lincoln, General Washington’s second in command at the Siege of Yorktown.
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Read the Revolution Speaker Series with Mary Beth Norton
June 6, 2023 from 6:30-8 p.m.Author and historian Dr. Mary Beth Norton joins the Museum for a special presentation titled, “Gender and American Resistance to British Authority, 1765-1775: A Reassessment,” as part of the Museum's Read the Revolution Speaker Series.
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Boston Massacre and Propaganda: Changing Depictions of Crispus Attucks
Depictions of the Boston Massacre, the chaotic melee on March 5, 1770 that left five Bostonians dead, including Crispus Attucks, offer a glimpse into the blurred lines between reality and propaganda.
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