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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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Reading List: The Role of Cities in the American Revolution
Check out nine suggested readings from our collection of Read the Revolution book excerpts addressing the role of cities in the American Revolution.
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Reading List: Authors Featured at 2022 Conference on Collecting the Revolutionary War
Read a selection of excerpts from books written by 2022 Conference on Collecting the American Revolution presenters.
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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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Slave Counterpoint
This excerpt from Phillip Morgan explains the value of studying slave culture in the eighteenth century and “humanizing the institution of slavery.”
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1776
Read an excerpt from David McCullough's book that captures American reactions in the immediate aftermath of the Declaration of Independence.
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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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Corporate Values Tours
Corporate Values Tours at the Museum offer a unique and impactful way to share your company’s values for groups from any workplace.
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American Scripture
Read an excerpt of Pauline Maier where she provides a glimpse into the creation of a radical rethinking that led to America's experiment in democracy.
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