The dirty business of protecting precious paintings
When the Museum of the American Revolution opens in 2017, guests will be able to explore a life-size recreation of Boston's Liberty Tree and see what Independence Hall looked like under siege. They'll...
View ArticleWill history repeat itself during American Revolution Beer Pong?
The Museum of the American Revolution, which is set to open in Philadelphia in spring 2017, will host American Revolution Beer Pong on June 23. The game will take place at New Liberty Distillery's...
View ArticleNew video from Museum of the American Revolution teases objects in wait
Museum shows a slice of what's to come at $150 million facility
View ArticleNew museum to feature iconic artifact from the American Revolution
The Museum of the American Revolution isn't scheduled to open until April 2017, but on Oct. 6 there's an early opportunity to learn more about one of the most exciting artifacts the museum will display.
View ArticlePhotos: A rare view of Revolutionary War veterans
Photos of Revolutionary War veterans? No, it's not a hoax. When the Museum of the American Revolution opens in Philadelphia on April 19, 2017, it will feature a display of photos of those who lived...
View ArticleSmell the Revolution: Rum-scented mug among Philly museum's items
PHILADELPHIA — History buffs will be able to peer into the eyes of a "most excellent likeness" of George Washington and get an actual whiff of the Revolutionary War when Philadelphia's Museum of the...
View ArticleRelics from the 'cauldron of the Revolution' return to Old City museum
Just before 11 a.m. Tuesday, a Ram 2500 pickup truck with Michigan plates pulled into a Museum of the American Revolution loading dock, packed with 75 boxes of archaeological artifacts that speak to...
View Article'Holy grail' of ceramics found at archaeological dig in Philly
Key discovery made at site of new museum
View ArticleGeorge Washington’s preserved field tent installed at new Museum of the...
The Museum of the American Revolution has acquired and installed George Washington’s marquee tent, which served as his wartime field headquarters throughout much of the Revolutionary War.
View ArticleJoe Biden to speak at American Revolution Museum opening
Former Vice President Joe Biden will speak at the grand opening ceremony for the Museum of the American Revolution next month.
View ArticlePhilly's American Revolution Museum exceeds fundraising goal at $152M
PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia's Museum of the American Revolution says it has exceeded its $150 million fundraising effort, just weeks before it opens to the public.
View ArticleReady, aim, visit: Philly's American Revolution Museum at attention
PHILADELPHIA — With muskets polished, flags aloft and one very commanding tent in place, Philadelphia's Museum of the American Revolution is at the ready.
View ArticleFounding generation, not just fathers, focus of new Philly museum
PHILADELPHIA — Alongside a display of the Declaration of Independence at the Museum of the American Revolution, a separate tableau tells the story of Mumbet, an enslaved black woman in Massachusetts...
View ArticleTwo of 'the best museum exhibits in the U.S. this spring' are in Philadelphia
USA Today's list, published Tuesday, also includes exhibits in the Museum of Chocolate in New York City and an exhibit at Cleveland's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame that's going on until November.
View ArticleEscape the feeling of being a local by visiting these gems
There’s no better time than now to visit Old City: The must-see Museum of the American Revolution opens this week, and spring weather has finally, truly arrived.
View ArticleMuseum of the American Revolution opens with a 'huzzah!'
For adults who had read about the Revolutionary War in history books, and for children yet to learn about it, the wonder was evident in their eyes.
View ArticleMoms invited to tea at Museum of the American Revolution
The new Museum of the American Revolution in Old City will host an afternoon Mother's Day tea on Sunday, May 14. Treat mom to fresh scones with cream and jam, an assortment of tea sandwiches, petit...
View ArticleFourth of July weekend happy hour features boozy ice cream floats
To kick off Fourth of July weekend, the Museum of the American Revolution's Cross Keys Café will serve boozy ice cream floats on Saturday, July 1, during happy hour from 5-7 p.m.
View ArticleMuseum of the American Revolution hosting 'History Happy Hour'
The Museum of the American Revolution will host a special "History Happy Hour" at the museum's Cross Keys Café on Saturday, July 29 at 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
View ArticleAuthor to discuss untold story of the American Revolution
The Museum of the American Revolution in Old City will host a free event on Wednesday, Sept. 13. Use your lunch break to learn about an interesting and little-known piece of history.
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