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Indigenous Experiences of the American Revolution
November 16, 2023, from 7-8:30 p.m.In this free professional development workshop led by guest facilitator Allyson Schettino of the New-York Historical Society, teachers will explore resources about the American Revolution from the Native American perspective.
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Double Feature: Henry Knox's Winter Adventure
Read excerpts from Don Brown's Henry and the Cannons: An Extraordinary True Story of the American Revolution as well as Phillip Hamilton's The Revolutionary War Lives and Letters of Lucy and Henry Knox.
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Household Gods
Read an excerpt from Sara Georgini's book, Household Gods: The Religious Lives of the Adams Family.
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A Revolution in Color
This excerpt from Jane Kamensky provides an introduction into the world of artist John Singleton Copley and of the American Revolution as seen by him.
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The Expanding Blaze
This excerpt from Jonathan Israel investigates radical ideas of self-government, liberty, and republicanism that challenged the Old World institutions.
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1774: The Long Year of Revolution
Read an excerpt from Mary Beth Norton's book, 1774: The Long Year of Revolution.
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The Last Muster
Read this excerpt from Maureen Taylor’s book that complied over 50 19th-century photographs and shares biographical information for each person.
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Women’s Lives in Revolutionary America: A Teaching Exploration with Historian Karin Wulf
March 11, 2021 from 7-8:30 p.m.This free teacher workshop will welcome author and historian Dr. Karin Wulf to discuss the lives of everyday women in Revolutionary America.
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Revolutionary Makers & Artisans: A Living History Event
May 14, 2022 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. & May 15, 2022 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.Join historical tradespeople at the Museum for hands-on activities and demonstrations of the skills and trades that made a Revolution in 1770s Philadelphia.
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Read the Revolution Speaker Series with Julie Winch, Featuring Atwood "Kip" Forten Jacobs
April 12, 2023 from 5:30-8 p.m.Historian Dr. Julie Winch joins the Museum to reflect on her groundbreaking biography, A Gentleman of Color: The Life of James Forten, and will be joined by Forten's great-great-great-great grandson, Atwood “Kip” Forten Jacobs.
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