Museum of the American Revolution

Museum of the American Revolution Rediscover the Revolution at the Museum, located in historic Philadelphia.
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The Museum of the American Revolution uncovers and shares compelling stories about the diverse people and complex events that sparked America’s ongoing experiment in liberty, equality, and self-government. Through authentic artifacts, immersive galleries, powerful theater experiences, and interactive elements, visitors gain a deeper appreciation for how this nation came to be and feel inspired to consider their role in ensuring that the promise of the American Revolution endures.

You get a Declaration, and you get a Declaration, and you get a Declaration! We were honored to welcome Oprah Winfrey fo...
06/18/2026

You get a Declaration, and you get a Declaration, and you get a Declaration!

We were honored to welcome Oprah Winfrey for a tour of our special exhibition, “The Declaration’s Journey,” presented by Griffin Catalyst. Oprah joined us at the Museum for Forbes’ celebration of America’s 250 Greatest Self-Made Americans in commemoration of the Semiquincentennial. Afterwards, she joined Museum President and CEO Dr. R. Scott Stephenson and African American Interpretative Program Manager Michael Idriss to explore the legacy of the Declaration. She and President Abraham Lincoln topped the lists of greatest living and greatest historic self-made Americans.

On June 17, 1775, militiamen from New England fortified hills overlooking Boston and prepared for a British assault. The...
06/17/2026

On June 17, 1775, militiamen from New England fortified hills overlooking Boston and prepared for a British assault. The resulting Battle of Bunker Hill, a bloody engagement in the early days of the Revolutionary War, left 100 Americans dead. The British forced the New Englanders to retreat, but the victory came at great cost. The attacking force suffered over 1,000 casualties.

This small King James Bible was carried by Francis Merrifield of Ipswich, Mass., during the Battle of Bunker Hill. Merrifield and other Ipswich men were among the last to leave the battlefield that day. Immediately after surviving the Battle of Bunker Hill, Merrifield inscribed the following note inside this Bible in our collection and on view in our core galleries:

“Cambridge June 17, 1775. I desire to bless God for his Kind aperince [appearance] in delivering me and sparing my life in the late battle fought on Bunker’s Hill. I desire to devote this spared life to His glory and honour. In witness my hand, Francis Merrifield.”

From our collection: https://bit.ly/3xuWnrz

“Therefore, this meeting disowns the said William Shreeve and Barzillai Newbold from being members of our Religious Soci...
06/16/2026

“Therefore, this meeting disowns the said William Shreeve and Barzillai Newbold from being members of our Religious Society until they come to a sense of their misconduct and forsake it…” – Minutes of the Chesterfield Monthly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends, June 1776

New on view at the Museum, this military-style cocked hat belonged to Barzillai Newbold, a Quaker man from Burlington County, N.J., who served in the militia during the Revolutionary War. Newbold chose revolution over religion by breaking from the pacifist beliefs of the Quakers (also known as the Religious Society of Friends) and fighting in the war. In June 1776, the Quaker meeting in Chesterfield, N.J,, condemned and disowned Newbold, then just 17 years old, because he would not turn away from military service. Newbold rose to the rank of major and served on the staff of the commander of New Jersey’s militia, Philemon Dickinson. After the war, he returned to his community, including the Quaker meeting.

Newbold’s hat is on public display for the first time, courtesy of his descendants. See it on view in a case next to the Alan B. Miller Theater at the Museum on your next visit: amrevmuseum.org/at-the-museum/visit

Join us this weekend to explore the continuing struggle for equality for all and celebrate Juneteenth, the oldest nation...
06/15/2026

Join us this weekend to explore the continuing struggle for equality for all and celebrate Juneteenth, the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States, with musical performances, historical interpretation, in-gallery talks, and more.

The weekend kicks off with the sold-out debut performance of Sound of History musical compositions by artists Zeek Burse and Laurin Talese in partnership with ArtPhilly and Black Music City as part of the inaugural What Now: 2026 festival. Throughout the weekend, learn about Frederick Douglass’ work and legacy from his great-great-grandson Kevin Douglass Greene on June 19 (supported by Hands Across Philadelphia Inc); Meet the Revolution with historical interpreter Joshua Carter June 19-20; enjoy first-person performances of “Meet Elizabeth Freeman”; join Museum educators in our special exhibition to discover the stories of people of African descent from the Revolutionary era through the Civil Rights Movement; and much more.

Juneteenth at the Museum: https://bit.ly/4v7MhJT

06/14/2026

History unfurled 🇺🇸

This , join the Museum’s Meg Bowersox to learn more about our handsewn, replica “suit of colours.” In 2021, the Museum partnered with a group of seamstresses to recreate flags flown by 18th-century ships at sea during the Revolutionary War using historically accurate techniques and materials. The flags are now on view at the Museum for the summer!

Live from the Museum, it’s Meet the Revolution! A big anniversary year calls for a big lineup. Join us all summer long,...
06/13/2026

Live from the Museum, it’s Meet the Revolution!

A big anniversary year calls for a big lineup. Join us all summer long, starting this weekend during Flag Day Weekend, as costumed historical interpreters visit the Museum as part of our ongoing series exploring the voices, viewpoints, and experiences of the diverse people of the Revolutionary era.

Learn more about each interpreter-in-residence and what they will explore this Semiquincentennial summer: https://www.amrevmuseum.org/meet-the-revolution

06/12/2026

Enjoy the longer summer days with extended hours at the Museum! ☀️ Starting Saturday, June 13, the Museum will be open every day with more time to explore the galleries from 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Plan your summer visit at AmRevMuseum.org 🎟️

06/11/2026

Can you name a member of the Committee of Five? ✍️

Thomas Jefferson is largely credited with writing the Declaration. In fact, John Adams was the one who suggested Jefferson write it as he felt that Jefferson “can write ten times better than I can,” and that the document should be written by a Virginian. But Jefferson wasn’t the only one with the pen. Two hundred and fifty years ago today, on June 11, 1776, the Committee of Five — John Adams (Massachusetts), Benjamin Franklin (Pennsylvania), Thomas Jefferson (Virginia), Robert Livingston (New York), and Roger Sherman (Connecticut) — was appointed by the Second Continental Congress to begin drafting the Declaration of Independence.

Join the Museum’s Tyler Putman outside the Declaration House in Philadelphia, located just blocks from the Museum, as he shares more about the five men who were tasked with drafting what would become one of the world’s most influential documents.

06/10/2026

If USA Soccer Men's National Team needs any backups during the FIFA World Cup… don’t call us. 😂⚽

We’re excited for Philadelphia Soccer 2026 to kick off this week and to welcome fans to Philadelphia! Visit the Museum between matches with our FIFA guide: https://bit.ly/4fVMtXQ

06/10/2026

Join the American Philosophical Society and the Museum of the American Revolution for an in-person conversation with virologist and physician Paul Offit. Drawing on his own work on infectious diseases and his ongoing contributions to public health advocacy and vaccine education, Offit will reflect o...

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