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In The News: John Claypoole's Diary Donated to the Museum
Look back at featured news clips from the donation — and subsequent family reunion — of the Revolutionary War diary of John Claypoole, which documents his experiences as a prisoner of war, to the Museum.
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Remembering Gary Nash
We join with so many in the history community to remember Dr. Gary Nash, a founding member of the Museum’s board of scholars during the early planning phase of the project.
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Remembering Linda Eaton
We join with so many in the history community in mourning the loss of Linda Eaton.
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Unveiling New "Brave Men as Ever Fought" Painting by Don Troiani at AAMP
On Sept. 2, 2021, we unveiled a new painting by renowned historical artist Don Troiani titled "Brave Men as Ever Fought" at the African American Museum in Philadelphia.
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In The News: Tactile Paintings for Guests with Visual Disabilities in Liberty Exhibit
Learn more about the tactile paintings created and donated by the Clovernook Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired for our special exhibition, Liberty: Don Troiani's Paintings of the Revolutionary War.
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Now on View: Gratz Family Artifacts Exploring American Jewish Life in Philadelphia
Learn more about the recently installed case full of artifacts related to faithful founders Barnard and Michael Gratz to explore American Jewish life in Revolutionary-era Philadelphia.
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Thanks a Million! Museum of the American Revolution Welcomes One Millionth Visitor
The Museum of the American Revolution in historic Philadelphia welcomed its one millionth visitor in November 2021.
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Now on View: Art and Artifacts on William B. T. Trego's Vision of Valley Forge
Take a closer look at art and artifacts on display that show artist William B. T. Trego's vision of Valley Forge during the Revolutionary War.
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In the News: 1774 Newspaper Printing of Phillis Wheatley's Letter Rebuking Slavery
A searing rebuke of slavery and a soaring defense of human equality, a 1774 newspaper printing of a letter written by African American poet Phillis Wheatley is now part of the Museum's collection.
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In the News: Stolen Artifacts Returned to Local Museums in Repatriation Ceremony at the Museum
On Friday, Dec. 17, stolen artifacts were returned to their rightful owners — six museums from the Philadelphia region— in a repatriation ceremony at the Museum held by the Philadelphia Division of the FBI Art Crime Team.
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