Explore replica objects related to the life of Harry Washington, who was enslaved by the Washingtons but found freedom through service in the British army after hearing of Dunmore's Proclamation.
Join us at the Museum for the final weeks of our special exhibition and learn about the diverse roles of Native Americans in the Revolution.
On Saturday, June 22, the Museum will host a special musical performance by the Philadelphia Freedom Band and artist talks in conjunction with "Whiskey Rebellion," a special installation by contemporary artist John Y. Wind on display in the second-floor Oneida Indian Nation Atrium throughout June.
Join author and historian Dr. John Gilbert McCurdy at the Museum on Thursday, June 6, for a special presentation exploring surprising truths about LGBTQ+ history in early America.
Join fellow Francophiles for a festive happy hour soirée hosted by Museum Associate Curator of Exhibition Content and Research James Taub, who will connect French history to the American Revolution in a special interactive presentation at 6 p.m. in the Museum's Cross Keys Café.
In collaboration with the Museum of the American Revolution, the Dennis Farm Charitable Land Trust is set to host the seventh annual Lonaé A. Moore Forum, titled "It Begins with Each of Us: Fostering Racial Understanding."
Join the Museum of the American Revolution as we celebrate Indigenous Peoples Weekend from Oct. 7 - 9! The Museum's annual celebration offers a unique opportunity to explore the deep history, rich traditions, and pivotal role of Native Americans in the American Revolution. From traditional Native American dances to storytelling and hands-on demonstrations, there will be special activities for all ages to enjoy. Schedule a visit today and don't miss this weekend of history and celebration.
Don't forget! Preeminent constitutional scholar and Yale University professor Akhil Reed Amar will join the Museum as the distinguished lecturer for the fifth Carl M. Buchholz Memorial Lecture. His talk will focus on his latest book The Words That Made Us: America's Constitutional Conversation, 1760-1840, which provides a history of the Constitution's formative decades. The program will be held in the Museum's Liberty Hall and broadcast live via Zoom.
The Museum of the American Revolution will soon have the honor of displaying the sword of Commodore John Barry, the first commissioned officer of the United States Navy, just in time for Commodore Barry Day on Sept. 13! The sword, which John F. Kennedy once displayed in the Oval Office, returns to Philadelphia for the first time since 1939. Follow the link below to read about Barry and his connection with President Kennedy with a past Read the Revolution. Plus, learn about the lives of other sailors and Irish soldiers, including one who fought for the British.
Museum Members are invited to join a Museum educator for a 30-minute gallery talk exploring the roles of Revolutionary-era women on the home front and campaign during the Revolutionary War. Along the way, see artifacts and learn what the stories of Revolutionary women reveal about how different people experienced and remembered the Revolution.
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