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Museum of the American Revolution

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“A nuanced, warts-and-all telling of the American Revolution.” – CBS Sunday Morning. Open daily in historic Philadelphia, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. #HowRevolutionary

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Our next Relaxed Experience Morning is coming up next Sunday, June 8! Every second Sunday of the month, explore our galleries with lower sound effects, higher light levels, sensory guides, and more for a relaxed sensory experience. 🔇: bit.ly/4jw0lGt

Our next Relaxed Experience Morning is coming up next Sunday, June 8! Every second Sunday of the month, explore our galleries with lower sound effects, higher light levels, sensory guides, and more for a relaxed sensory experience.

🔇: bit.ly/4jw0lGt
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Join the Museum this June to explore the lesser-known stories of people who challenged gender, identity, and social norms during the Revolutionary era with a new outdoor walking tour June 7 & 21, as well as artifact displays and programming. #PrideMonth: bit.ly/3SrCEnG

Join the Museum this June to explore the lesser-known stories of people who challenged gender, identity, and social norms during the Revolutionary era with a new outdoor walking tour June 7 & 21, as well as artifact displays and programming.

#PrideMonth: bit.ly/3SrCEnG
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Get to the Museum in a PHLASH! 🚌 The Philly PHLASH Downtown Loop by PHL Visitor Center is back with daily service around Philadelphia! Hop off at Stop 15 for a visit to the Museum. #PhillyPHLASH 🚏: bit.ly/424LBWQ

Get to the Museum in a PHLASH! 🚌 

The Philly PHLASH Downtown Loop by <a href="/PHLVisitorCntr/">PHL Visitor Center</a>  is back with daily service around Philadelphia! Hop off at Stop 15 for a visit to the Museum. #PhillyPHLASH

🚏: bit.ly/424LBWQ
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While the founders argued that “all men are created equal,” people’s lives and freedoms in the 18th century were circumscribed by their race, gender and class. Historian Catherine Kerrison underscores this in her book Jefferson’s Daughters. #ReadtheRevolution: bit.ly/43Cp7jH

While the founders argued that “all men are created equal,” people’s lives and freedoms in the 18th century were circumscribed by their race, gender and class. Historian <a href="/CKerrisonPhD/">Catherine Kerrison</a> underscores this in her book Jefferson’s Daughters.

#ReadtheRevolution: bit.ly/43Cp7jH
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#OnThisDay in 1738, King George III was born in London. When George III ascended the throne in 1761, Americans celebrated their new King with fireworks and parties. The Revolution would challenge assumptions about the King, hierarchy and equality. 👑: bit.ly/34CiSxy

#OnThisDay in 1738, King George III was born in London.

When George III ascended the throne in 1761, Americans celebrated their new King with fireworks and parties. The Revolution would challenge assumptions about the King, hierarchy and equality.

👑: bit.ly/34CiSxy
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The Old City Eats Block Party is back tonight from 5-9 p.m. along 2nd Street, just a few blocks from the Museum! 🎉 Join our friends Old City Philly for a taste of the neighborhood. More details: bit.ly/3LJvk0U

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One week away! Join us next Thursday, June 12, as we honor internationally acclaimed actor, producer, and musician Wes Studi as the 2025 recipient of the Lenfest Spirit of the American Revolution Award. 🎖️: bit.ly/3HgatBB

One week away! Join us next Thursday, June 12, as we honor internationally acclaimed actor, producer, and musician Wes Studi as the 2025 recipient of the Lenfest Spirit of the American Revolution Award.  

🎖️: bit.ly/3HgatBB
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The Commander in Chief’s Standard, on view at the Museum, appeared on a US military recruitment poster during World War II. Artist Bernard Perlin used American soldiers as models for the painting from which the poster was produced. #DDay81 Our collection: bit.ly/4aNTNPh

The Commander in Chief’s Standard, on view at the Museum, appeared on a US military recruitment poster during World War II. Artist Bernard Perlin used American soldiers as models for the painting from which the poster was produced. #DDay81

Our collection: bit.ly/4aNTNPh
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Join a museum educator on a 60-minute walking tour exploring the revolutionary story of the self-proclaimed Public Universal Friend, a nonbinary leader of a new religion in the 1770s with stops at Elfreth’s Alley, Carpenters’ Hall and more. June 7 & 21: bit.ly/3Q2VLBm

Join a museum educator on a 60-minute walking tour exploring the revolutionary story of the self-proclaimed Public Universal Friend, a nonbinary leader of a new religion in the 1770s with stops at Elfreth’s Alley, Carpenters’ Hall and more.

June 7 &amp; 21: bit.ly/3Q2VLBm
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Can't make it to the Museum to visit our "Banners of Liberty" exhibition in person? See the flags on display anywhere and anytime with our brand-new online exhibit! Take a closer look and dive into the history behind these rare flags. 💻: bit.ly/43sdFac

Can't make it to the Museum to visit our "Banners of Liberty" exhibition in person? See the flags on display anywhere and anytime with our brand-new online exhibit! Take a closer look and dive into the history behind these rare flags.

💻: bit.ly/43sdFac
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Celebrate the history-loving dad in your life over Flag Day and Father's Day weekend to learn about flags from the Revolutionary era with our "Banners of Liberty" special exhibit, plus activities and in-gallery talks for the whole family. June 14-15: bit.ly/3Sf7yiZ

Celebrate the history-loving dad in your life over Flag Day and Father's Day weekend to learn about flags from the Revolutionary era with our "Banners of Liberty" special exhibit, plus activities and in-gallery talks for the whole family.

June 14-15: bit.ly/3Sf7yiZ
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We're not throwing away our shot to celebrate 10 years of @hamiltonmusical after last night's performance at the #TonyAwards! 🎶 Learn more about Hamilton's time in Philadelphia with our virtual walking tour: bit.ly/40tf2o1 #Hamilten

We're not throwing away our shot to celebrate 10 years of @hamiltonmusical after last night's performance at the #TonyAwards! 🎶

Learn more about Hamilton's time in Philadelphia with our virtual walking tour: bit.ly/40tf2o1 #Hamilten
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Our Meet the Revolution series continues! Join costumed living history interpreters to explore the stories of Revolutionary women: 📆 June 14-15: Kirsten Hammerstrom 📆 June 19-22: Emma Cross 📆 June 28: Ladies Association of Revolutionary America More: bit.ly/3ykGTXv

Our Meet the Revolution series continues! Join costumed living history interpreters to explore the stories of Revolutionary women:

📆 June 14-15: Kirsten Hammerstrom
📆 June 19-22: Emma Cross
📆 June 28: Ladies Association of Revolutionary America

More: bit.ly/3ykGTXv
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Celebrate the history-loving dad in your life over Flag Day and Father's Day weekend to learn about flags from the Revolutionary era with our "Banners of Liberty" special exhibit, plus activities and in-gallery talks for the whole family. June 14-15: bit.ly/3Sf7yiZ

Celebrate the history-loving dad in your life over Flag Day and Father's Day weekend to learn about flags from the Revolutionary era with our "Banners of Liberty" special exhibit, plus activities and in-gallery talks for the whole family.

June 14-15: bit.ly/3Sf7yiZ
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#OnThisDay in 1776, the Committee of Five was appointed by the Second Continental Congress to begin drafting the Declaration. In a letter to Timothy Pickering in August 1822, John Adams wrote about forming the Committee: bit.ly/3J3gTq6 🎨 Library of Congress

#OnThisDay in 1776, the Committee of Five was appointed by the Second Continental Congress to begin drafting the Declaration. In a letter to Timothy Pickering in August 1822, John Adams wrote about forming the Committee: bit.ly/3J3gTq6

🎨 <a href="/librarycongress/">Library of Congress</a>
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The Red, White, and Blue To-Do is back for 2025, and it’s bigger and better than ever! Join 21+ museums, historic sites, and local businesses in Philly’s Historic District on July 2 for the Pomp & Parade, live music, restaurant specials and more. 🎆: bit.ly/3RoLu5j

The Red, White, and Blue To-Do is back for 2025, and it’s bigger and better than ever! Join 21+ museums, historic sites, and local businesses in Philly’s Historic District on July 2 for the Pomp &amp; Parade, live music, restaurant specials and more.

🎆: bit.ly/3RoLu5j
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How did the Continental Army take shape in 1775? As we reflect on #Army250 and the 250 years since the beginning of the Revolutionary War, explore how the Continental Army came together on your next visit to the Museum: bit.ly/34CiSxy

How did the Continental Army take shape in 1775?

As we reflect on #Army250 and the 250 years since the beginning of the Revolutionary War, explore how the Continental Army came together on your next visit to the Museum: bit.ly/34CiSxy
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Explore the continuing struggle for equality for all and join us to celebrate #Juneteenth with our "Banners of Liberty" exhibit, Black Voices of the Revolution gallery tours, pop-up talks, a discovery cart about Harry Washington, and more. June 19: bit.ly/3HJq7cZ

Explore the continuing struggle for equality for all and join us to celebrate #Juneteenth with our "Banners of Liberty" exhibit, Black Voices of the Revolution gallery tours, pop-up talks, a discovery cart about Harry Washington, and more.

June 19: bit.ly/3HJq7cZ
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This Bible was carried by soldier Francis Merrifield of Ipswich, Mass., during the Battle of Bunker Hill, which was fought #onthisday in 1775. Merrifield wrote inside the front and back covers, thanking God for sparing his life. From our collection: bit.ly/3xuWnrz

This Bible was carried by soldier Francis Merrifield of Ipswich, Mass., during the Battle of Bunker Hill, which was fought #onthisday in 1775. Merrifield wrote inside the front and back covers, thanking God for sparing his life.

From our collection: bit.ly/3xuWnrz
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The Minutemen and Their World, first published by historian Robert A. Gross in 1976, remains a must-read. Gross focused his study on the town of Concord, Mass., and the people and the world they inhabited. #BunkerHill250 #ReadtheRevolution excerpt: bit.ly/4e3Jzxb

The Minutemen and Their World, first published by historian Robert A. Gross in 1976, remains a must-read. Gross focused his study on the town of Concord, Mass., and the people and the world they inhabited. #BunkerHill250

#ReadtheRevolution excerpt: bit.ly/4e3Jzxb