Museum of the American Revolution

When French couple Jean-David and Richard were looking for a program to help them prepare as they applied for U.S. citizenship, they found the Museum's Citizenship Initiative and participated in the Fall 2021 class. Richard was naturalized in the summer of 2022, and Jean-David, sporting a baseball cap, was naturalized that fall. Registration for our Fall 2024 Citizenship Initiative, which will be held virtually on Mondays and Wednesdays from Sept. 9-Oct. 2, is open! A free series of classes designed to prepare immigrants for the USCIS naturalization exam, the course covers the exam’s three key components using historical objects, paintings and stories highlighted in the Museum's galleries. Registration and more details: https://bit.ly/46Fyjn9

"To know after 56 years it’s home is nice because it’s such a local historic item.” — Chubb executive Maria Thackston Last week at the Museum, just before the Fourth of July, a Revolutionary War-era musket stolen from the Valley Forge Historical Society — the Museum's predecessor organization — nearly 60 years ago made its return to Philadelphia. With thanks to Chubb, who paid the insurance claim for the missing relic back in 1969, the musket has been generously donated to the Museum! Read more from The Philadelphia Inquirer: https://bit.ly/3xJayNR

Join the Museum throughout the week leading up to the Fourth of July from June 29-July 4 to explore what freedom means to you and discover the ongoing relevance and impact of the Declaration of Independence with exhibits, tours, in-gallery talks, and activities for the whole family. Enjoy theatrical performances, crafts, and more for visitors of all ages throughout Fourth of July Week 2024 at the Museum, sponsored by Bank of America. Plan your visit: https://bit.ly/3RJEQqI

I am so grateful to Pennsylvania State Representative Mary Isaacson and Appropriations Chair Jordan Harris for helping the Museum of the American Revolution secure significant funding through Pennsylvania DCED for our Patriots of Color Archive. This funding will allow the Museum to continue sharing the stories of these distinct individuals in order to help modern-day Americans better understand the complex world in which they lived. As we approach the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in 2026, the Patriots of Color Archive will profoundly strengthen the Museum’s vision to ensure that the promise of the American Revolution endures. Read more about the archive below:

We’re joining Philadelphia’s Historic District to celebrate the inaugural Red, White, & Blue To-Do! 🎆🎉 On Tuesday, July 2, America’s most historic square mile will host the Red, White, & Blue To-Do Pomp & Parade, musical performances, special extended hours at neighborhood museums and historic sites, restaurant specials, and so much more. As part of the festivities, the Museum will have extended hours from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on July 2 and costumed historical interpretation throughout the day. Kids will also be able to create their own flag in the Museum's discovery center Revolution Place, and take part in other fun activities on the plaza throughout the day! Full details: https://bit.ly/3RoLu5j

Join our Revolutionary team! The Museum will be hosting a part-time Visitor Engagement Associate job fair on Wednesday, June 26 from 4-6 p.m. Please come prepared with a resume and list of three professional references. Join Our Team: https://bit.ly/3mQhH3H

Explore the continuing struggle for equality for all and join the Museum to celebrate Juneteenth, the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States on Wednesday, June 19. Through in-gallery talks and tours, discovery carts, first-person theatrical performances, and more, explore the lesser-known stories of Black men and women of the Revolutionary era such as Elizabeth Freeman, Phillis Wheatley, and Harry Washington, and people of African descent like William Lee, Hannah Archer Till, and Selina Gray, who played roles in the history and preservation of George Washington’s war tent with our Witness to Revolution special exhibit. The Museum's 2024 Juneteenth programs are sponsored by Bank of America. https://bit.ly/3VrgkM4

Join the Museum over Memorial Day Weekend May 25-27 to pay tribute to the men and women who lost their lives in service to their country during the Revolutionary War and celebrate the freedoms they fought to secure for future generations. Explore our special exhibition Witness to Revolution: The Unlikely Travels of Washington's Tent, make a memorial ribbon based on those given to surviving veterans of the Battle of Bunker Hill in our family-friendly Revolution Place, take a guided neighborhood walking tour, and more for visitors of all ages. Veterans, military, and Blue Star Families enjoy free admission throughout Memorial Day Weekend courtesy of Comcast. https://bit.ly/4aspbT3

This week, we joined in Philadelphia festivities ahead of 2026 with the Philly Opener held by the Philadelphia Visitor Center Corporation and a look at the city's plans for the Semiquincentennial with Visit Philadelphia , where we were excited to share a sneak peek at our upcoming special exhibition, The Declaration's Journey, opening in Fall 2025! Explore The Declaration's Journey: https://lnkd.in/ecSmESJk

May marks Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Throughout the month, join us at the Museum to explore the contributions made by Asian Americans and the role of trade during the American Revolution with our Meet the Revolution program featuring visits from historian Daniel Sieh May 18 & 25-26, daily in-gallery talks, and online resources. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3UhHa8N