Celebrate Mother's Day with brunch discounts and card-making from Museum of...
Mother's Day is almost here. Though it's always important to celebrate the maternal influences in our lives, Mother's Day provides us with an additional opportunity to say thank you, and show...
View ArticleMuseum of the American Revolution to celebrate Fourth of July weekend with...
Fourth of July weekend is almost here. Hundreds of Philadelphia residents will settle in to watch fireworks, host cookouts with family and friends, or head down to the Jersey Shore to celebrate...
View ArticleMuseum of the American Revolution to host free classes for elementary school...
The Museum of the American Revolution and the Free Library of Philadelphia are hosting free classes this summer at libraries around Philadelphia. "Revolution at the Library" aims to engage elementary...
View ArticleKids can visit Museum of the American Revolution for free during Labor Day...
During Labor Day Weekend, the Museum of the American Revolution will offer free admission to children ages 12 and under. The holiday weekend will feature activities, crafts and performances...
View ArticleMuseum of the American Revolution to celebrate Constitution Day with...
The Museum of the American Revolution will host a family-friendly "State Constitution Palooza" the weekend of Constitution Day, Saturday, Sept. 17, through Sunday, Sept. 18. The trivia games, crafts...
View ArticleCelebrate Indigenous Peoples Day at Museum of the American Revolution next...
The Museum of the American Revolution is celebrating Indigenous Peoples Day from Saturday, Oct. 8 to Monday, Oct. 10. Indigenous Peoples Weekend will features talks about Native American history and...
View ArticleMuseum of the American Revolution celebrates Halloween weekend with...
The Museum of the American Revolution celebrates Halloween weekend on Saturday, Oct. 29, and Sunday, Oct. 30 with a host of family-friendly events such as turnip-carving demonstrations, spooky stories,...
View ArticleWatch a patriotic Philly POPS performance for Veterans Day at the Museum of...
The Museum of the American Revolution is celebrating Veterans Day weekend by offering free admission to veterans, military members and Blue Star Families from Nov. 11 through Nov. 13. Programming...
View ArticleMuseum of the American Revolution 'Winter Weekends' to feature musical...
The Museum of the American Revolution is hosting "Winter Weekends" full of live music and crafts during the first three weekends of December.
View ArticleTravel back in time to 1770s Philadelphia with a holiday walking tour of Old...
The Museum of the American Revolution is hosting a week of special programming in between Christmas and New Year's Eve, including an Old City walking tour, 18th century musical performances and crafts...
View ArticleCelebrate MLK by writing poetry at the Museum of the American Revolution
The Museum of the American Revolution is celebrating MLK Day with a weekend filled with jazz performances, poetry and discussions on early American protests, from Saturday, Jan. 14, through Monday,...
View ArticleNew exhibit sheds light on James Forten, Black abolitionist and Revolutionary...
The Museum of the American Revolution's new "Black Founders: The Forten Family" exhibit tells the story of James Forten, a lifelong Philadelphian who fought in the Revolutionary War and rallied for...
View ArticleContributions of Black, Indigenous soldiers detailed in new collection at...
The Museum of the American Revolution is partnering with Ancestry to digitize its Patriots of Color archive, which features nearly 200 rare documents bearing the names and stories of Black and Native...
View ArticleCelebrate Women's History Month with special programs at Philly museums and...
Celebrate Women's History Month with author discussions, special programming, tours and craft workshops at Philadelphia's museums, historical attractions and libraries this March. Visit the Museum of...
View ArticleFBI returns stolen artifacts to Pennsylvania historical societies
The Museum of the American Revolution held a repatriation ceremony on Monday, during which 50 historic firearms and artifacts were returned to their institutions by the FBI decades after being stolen....
View ArticleSpend April weekends learning about life at sea at the Museum of the American...
Every Saturday and Sunday in April, the Museum of the American Revolution will offer talks, crafts and walking tours that allow visitors to learn about life at sea during the Revolutionary War.
View ArticlePop-up garden restaurants and big bugs: Your weekend guide to things to do in...
In Philadelphia this weekend, the Southeast Asian Market opens in FDR Park and the PHS Pop Up Gardens in Manayunk and Graduate Hospital both open for the season. Also between Friday, March 31 and...
View ArticleMuseum of the American Revolution launches interactive multimedia timeline...
The Museum of the American Revolution has debuted a Timeline of the American Revolution, an interactive multimedia timeline packed with historical objects, artifacts and documents drawn from the...
View ArticleMoms for Liberty event still set for Museum of the American Revolution...
The Museum of the American Revolution will host Moms for Liberty on June 29 as part of the extremist group's summit in Philadelphia. The decision has sparked internal petitions and protests from...
View ArticleChildren can listen to Revolutionary War stories at Philly libraries this summer
Revolution at the Library is returning to eight Free Library of Philadelphia branches this summer through a partnership with the Museum of the American Revolution. Elementary school students can hear...
View ArticlePhilly abolitionist's descendants donate 184-year-old Bible to Museum of the...
Two descendants of James Forten donated the Forten family Bible to the Museum of the American Revolution. It will be included as part of the "Black Founders: The Forten Family of Philadelphia" exhibit...
View ArticleMuseum of the American Revolution to recreate British-occupied Philadelphia...
The Museum of the American Revolution will recreate British-occupied Philadelphia on Saturday, Oct. 28 and Sunday, Oct. 29. The annual historical reenactment features a British encampment, where...
View ArticleHalloween parties and trick-or-treating: Your weekend guide to things to do
Halloween weekend hits Philly on Oct. 27-29. The zoo and Academy of Natural Sciences will host trick-or-treaters and their parents, while Xfinity Live! will welcome partiers for back-to-back Halloween...
View ArticleHere's where to donate toys for Philadelphia kids this holiday season
Holiday toy drives are up and running in Philadelphia for the 2023 season. Donors can give toys to Eastern State Penitentiary, Toys for Tots, SEAMAAC and Gentle Gratitude. The Flyers also are...
View ArticleAmerican Revolution museum to offer winter-themed activities for kids between...
The Museum of the American Revolution is hosting its family-friendly Winter Break activities from Dec. 26 through Dec. 31. People can see theatrical performances, make festive crafts and hear history...
View ArticleNYE parties and video games: Your weekend guide to things to do
Philadelphia will ring in NYE with fireworks along the Delaware River and parties at Howl at the Moon, Xfinity Live! and Love City Brewing Company this weekend. Barcade also opens its second Philly...
View ArticleMuseum of the American Revolution celebrates MLK this weekend with poetry,...
From Saturday, Jan. 13, through Monday, Jan. 15, the Museum of the American Revolution will celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy through theatrical performances, pop-up talks and hands-on...
View ArticleWhy do so many museums have locks of George Washington's hair?
Over 100 institutions in the U.S. claim samples of George Washington's hair. One is the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia. Hair keepsakes and jewelry once were common mementos and ways...
View ArticleMuseum of the American Revolution to offer family-friendly 'spring break'...
The Museum of the American Revolution is hosting special spring break activities from Saturday, March 23 through Sunday, April 7. The events include crafts, in-gallery talks and neighborhood walking...
View ArticleMalaysian food, wine and a prison baseball pop-up: Your weekend guide to...
Need something to do in Philadelphia the weekend of March 22-24? Kampar and Mural City Cellars are opening new spaces on Friday. 'Frozen' also comes to the Kimmel Center, and Eastern State Penitentiary...
View ArticleMuseum of the American Revolution to host day camps for kids in April
The Museum of the American Revolution will host new History Explorer Day Camps geared toward kids ages 7-11 on Wednesday, April 10, and Tuesday, April 23. The camps, which cost $85 per student,...
View ArticleMuseum of the American Revolution to commemorate Memorial Day weekend with...
From Saturday, May 25, through Monday, May 27, the Museum of the American Revolution will offer crafts and performances in honor of Memorial Day weekend. The institution will also offer free admission...
View ArticlePhiladelphia's busy 2026 will include TED talks, new Mural Arts project
Philadelphia is starting its semiquincentennial celebrations early with TED and Mural Arts projects that will begin this year and stretch into 2026. The city has several other programs planned for...
View ArticleMuseum of the American Revolution to celebrate Fourth of July with 6 days of...
The Museum of the American Revolution is celebrating the Fourth of July with crafts, tours, theatrical performances and extended hours from June 29 through July 4.
View ArticleA drawing gifted to George Washington by Marquis de Lafayette to be on...
In August, the Museum of the American Revolution will display 'The Destruction of the Bastille,' an ink and wash drawing gifted to George Washington by the Marquis de Lafayette in 1790. The drawing is...
View ArticleMuseum of the American Revolution to offer free admission to kids during...
The Museum of the American Revolution is offering free admission to kids 12 and younger from Saturday, Aug. 31, through Monday, Sept. 2, in honor of Labor Day weekend. There will also be pop-up talks,...
View ArticlePSLs return and Usher performs: Your weekend guide to things to do
This Labor Day weekend in Philadelphia marks the true start of pumpkin spice latte season. It's also the last chance to see the Chinese Lantern Festival before it closes. Usher performs two concerts at...
View ArticleMuseum of the American Revolution to celebrate Indigenous Peoples Weekend...
From Oct. 12-14, the Museum of the American Revolution will host Indigenous Peoples Weekend. The celebration will include traditional Native American dance performances, living history interpreters,...
View ArticleTrick-or-treating at the zoo and a National Coming Out Day parade: Your...
Philadelphia will celebrate National Coming Out Day with an OURfest parade and festival. Other things to do the weekend of Oct. 11-13 include trick-or-treating at the zoo and pickleball in Dilworth Park.
View ArticleRare sword from a Revolutionary War soldier to be displayed at Philly museum
Philadelphia's Museum of the American Revolution will soon display a sword belonging to a solider who fought in the final battle of the Revolutionary War. The sword belonged to Sgt. Jeremiah Keeler,...
View ArticleCostumed colonists will re-create the British occupation of Philly next month
Historical reenactors will re-create the British occupation of Philadelphia at the Museum of the American Revolution on Nov. 9-10 in Old City.
View ArticleStreet food, cyclocross and a baby cow: Your weekend guide to things to do
There's lots to do in Philadelphia the weekend of Nov. 8-10, including a street food festival, Veterans Day parade, Revolutionary War reenactments and park cleanups.
View ArticleMuseum of the American Revolution to host 'National Treasure' themed event
The Museum of the American Revolution is hosting National Treasure Night on Friday, Nov. 22, at 5:30 p.m. The event, which pays homage to the 2004 film 'National Treasure,' costs $35 and includes a...
View ArticleMuseum of the American Revolution to offer family-friendly activities...
From Saturday, Dec. 21, through Sunday, Jan. 5, the Museum of the American Revolution will offer family-friendly Winter Break activities like in-gallery talks, themed crafts, theatrical performances...
View ArticleOutdoor saunas and Cirque du Soleil: Your weekend guide to things to do
Looking for something to do in Philly the weekend after Christmas? Sweat in an outdoor barrel sauna at FDR Park, watch a giant menorah lighting in Rittenhouse Square or catch a holiday-themed Cirque du...
View ArticleBirmingham jail bench where MLK wrote famous letter to be displayed in Philly
The bench that Martin Luther King Jr. used to write 'Letter from Birmingham Jail' will be displayed in Philadelphia as part of an exhibit on the Declaration of Independence at the Museum of the...
View ArticleMuseum of the American Revolution to explore George Washington's legacy with...
The Museum of the American Revolution is celebrating President's Day with a weekend full of events paying tribute to the nation's first president, George Washington, and the diverse range of people he...
View ArticleMuseum of the American Revolution to host after-hours event exploring...
The Museum of the American Revolution is hosting an after-hours event, 'AmRev Presents: Trash Talk Archaeology Night,' on Friday, March 28, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. The event includes a happy hour, select...
View ArticleMuseum of American Revolution plans major renovations to its discovery center
The Museum of American Revolution is renovating its discovery center, which has been closed since February. The space includes a recreated 18th century parlor, tavern and military encampment. The Old...
View ArticleDinosaurs, flowers and a cocktail festival: Your weekend guide to things to do
The Philadelphia region will welcome the Edelman Fossil Park & Museum to its culture scene Saturday, when the New Jersey dinosaur attraction opens. The city's first cocktail festival is also...
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