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This rare eyewitness Revolutionary War sketch depicts pen and ink drawings of the Continental Army's North Carolina Brigade and female camp followers marching through Philadelphia in August 1777.

EXCLUSIVE | Collections Society New Acquisitions Evening Tour & Reception

October 24, 2024, from 6-8 p.m.
Collections Society Members are invited to celebrate new acquisitions to the Museum’s unparalleled collection at this exclusive presentation, reception, and behind-the-scenes tour of the collections workroom.
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A mother holding her young daughter view Washington's camp bed on display in the Witness to Revolution exhibit.

Thanksgiving Weekend 2024 at the Museum

November 29 - December 1, 2024
Join us at the Museum over Thanksgiving weekend for the final weeks of our special exhibition and to learn about the diverse roles of Native Americans during American Revolution to close out Native American Heritage Month with talks and activities for the whole family.
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Four costumed living historians stand in front a brick wall in Independence National Historical Park.

Countdown to the 250th: Costumed Interpretation and the History of Living History

November 20, 2024, from 1-3 p.m.
Members of the Revolution Society, George Washington Council, and select invited guests, are invited to an exclusive afternoon presentation on Wednesday, Nov. 20, about how living history, costumed interpretation, scholarly research, and theater inspires the Museum’s initiatives to engage new and diverse audiences
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General George Washington's Revolutionary War headquarters tent on display at the Museum

AmRev Presents: National Treasure Night

November 22, 2024, from 5:30-8 p.m.
Join the Museum for an after-hours event on Friday, Nov. 22, with special exhibit access, a featured talk, and activities themed around the upcoming 250th anniversary of when the Declaration of Independence was signed (but not stolen!) in Philadelphia.
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Three guests view the Arms of Independence case and touch screen in the Museum galleries.

Relaxed Experience Morning at the Museum

December 8, 2024, from 9-10:30 a.m.
Experience the Museum galleries in a calm, crowd-free environment featuring sound and lighting adjustments, limited crowds, no films, and other accommodations geared toward audiences with sensory sensitivities.
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Visitors of the Museum of the American Revolution in the Liberty Tree gallery which features a Liberty Tree
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Making the Revolution Relevant

November 20, 2024, from 7-8:30 p.m.
Join this free educator workshop to examine real and replica artifacts and images, analyze primary sources, and engage in discussion with Museum staff to develop classroom-focused ideas for meaningfully tying the Revolution to the present day.
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A visitor looks at a tableau scene depicting George Washington breaking up a fight among his troops in Harvard Yard.

How Did the Revolution Survive its Darkest Hour?

December 18, 2024, from 7-8:30 p.m.
Join the Museum for this free educator workshop to examine historical documents and artifacts from the Museum suitable for engaging students in an exploration of this question while discussing present-day connections.
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The Museum's replicas of George Washington's tents set up at Morristown National Historical Park in New Jersey.

First Oval Office Project at Valley Forge National Historical Park's 2024 March-In Commemoration

December 19, 2024
Join the Museum at Valley Forge National Historical Park for their commemoration of the 1777 arrival of the Continental Army in Valley Forge, where we will set up our First Oval Office Project, a recreated Revolutionary War encampment.
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Virtual Washington Tent Experience  Credit Moar

Member Virtual Lunch & Learn: Step Inside Washington’s Field Headquarters

December 11, 2024, from 12-1 p.m.
Museum Members across the nation are invited to meet Museum experts and educators for a free special talk and Q&A in this exclusive online series presented live from Philadelphia.
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A couple holds hands while walking up the Museum's staircase decorated with green and red holiday decor.

Winter Break: Final Days of Witness to Revolution Exhibit

December 21, 2024 - January 5, 2025
Throughout Winter Break at the Museum, join us for the final days of our Witness to Revolution special exhibition and to explore life during the winter months of the American Revolution
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