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Timeline of the American Revolution

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How to Use the Timeline

View this video for a step-by-step tutorial to learn how to use the Museum of the American Revolution's multimedia Timeline of the American Revolution.

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About the Timeline of the American Revolution

Using a mixture of historical objects, artifacts, and documents all drawn from the Museum’s collection, this multimedia timeline explores both key moments and surprising stories of the American Revolution. The Timeline features high-quality images and is enhanced by video explorations of select items. It encourages users to look closely, dig deeply, and even extend their experience by creating and downloading their own curated timelines.

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Download for Offline Use

A version of the Timeline of the American Revolution is available to download on devices to allow for offline exploration. Supported desktop browsers include Chrome and Edge, while supported mobile browsers include Safari (iOS) as well as Chrome and Firefox (Android).

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Connect with Us

We love feedback! Ask us questions or send us comments to [email protected] or use @amrevmuseum to tag us on social media.

Sponsors

  • Institute of Museum and Library Services
  • Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

The Timeline of the American Revolution was made possible in part by the Institute for Museum and Library Services. Additional support provided by VisitPA.com, the Achelis & Bodman Foundation, and the Gordon and Llura Gund Foundation.