Museum of the American Revolution to extend hours, offer discount admission...
The Museum of the American Revolution's new "Third Tuesdays: History After Hours" series will kick off on Tuesday, Sept. 19. From 5-8 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month, there will be themed...
View ArticleMeet soldiers, civilians and spies to learn untold stories of British...
From Saturday, Oct. 14 through Sunday, Oct. 15, the Museum of the American Revolution in Old City will commemorate the 240th anniversary of British occupation of Philadelphia by highlighting...
View Article10+ family-friendly events happening Halloween weekend
Looking for family-friendly activities to fill the weekend before Halloween? Philly has a lot to offer from Friday, Oct. 27, through Sunday, Oct. 29.
View ArticleNewly discovered painting at Philly museum shows Washington's wartime tent
PHILADELPHIA — Philip Mead was online late one night in May, looking for possible artifacts from the American Revolution, when a painting up for auction caught his eye and got his heart racing.
View ArticleHistory After Hours series returns to Museum of the American Revolution
Museum of the American Revolution's monthly History After Hours series will return on Tuesday, Jan. 16. In addition to full access to the museum exhibits, visitors will enjoy extended evening hours...
View ArticleMuseum of the American Revolution renames Patriots Gallery
In the last few days rivalry between the Super Bowl-bound Philadelphia Eagles and New England Patriots has already spurred doughnut wars, illegal cream cheese, and high-stakes brewery wagers.
View ArticleFire in Old City displaces more than 100 residents, hotel guests
Early Sunday morning a four-alarm fire engulfed part of the 200 block of Chestnut Street, setting a six-story apartment building ablaze and calling for the evacuation of about 160 people.
View ArticleCity weighs demolition of fire-damaged buildings in Old City
Philadelphia officials are considering whether to demolish the Chestnut Street buildings that sustained the worst damage in Sunday morning's fire in Old City. It also is being reported that 13 animals...
View ArticleTry shoemaking, tailoring, fencing at Museum of the American Revolution
Two hundred and forty years ago, the Continental Army trained to take on the British Army after a long, harsh winter at Valley Forge. From Saturday, March 24 through Sunday, April 8, at the Museum of...
View ArticleThe 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 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 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.
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