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Black Founders: The Forten Family of Philadelphia
Now Open Daily, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.In our newest special exhibition Black Founders: The Forten Family of Philadelphia, explore the story of James Forten and his descendants as they navigated the American Revolution and cross-racial relationships in Philadelphia to later become leaders in the abolition movement in the lead-up to the Civil War.
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Past and Prologue
Read an excerpt from Michael Hattem's book, Past and Prologue: Politics and Memory in the American Revolution.
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Memorial Day Weekend 2023 at the Museum
May 27-29, 2023Join the Museum to pay tribute to the men and women who lost their lives in service to their country during the Revolutionary War and celebrate the freedoms they fought to secure for future generations. Veterans, military, and Blue Star Families enjoy free admission throughout Memorial Day Weekend.
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Historians on Hamilton
In her essay, Renee C. Romano looks at how Hamilton: An American Musical sparked surprising conversations and unexpected results
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Power and Liberty
Read an excerpt from Gordon S. Wood's new book, Power and Liberty: Constitutionalism in the American Revolution.
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Summer Reading List: 2023 Young Readers Edition
See our summer reading list of Revolutionary books that will encourage young readers to explore the past and the people who shaped it.
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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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Curators' Book List on Alexander Hamilton
Read an excerpt from Ron Chernow's biography of Alexander Hamilton that inspired the Broadway hit musical Hamilton: An American Musical.
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Reading List: Read the Revolution 200th Edition Staff Picks
To celebrate the our 200th edition of Read the Revolution, Museum staff picked their favorite books about the American Revolution.
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Our Declaration
Read an excerpt from Danielle Allen's book, Our Declaration: A Reading of the Declaration of Independence in Defense of Equality.
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