Veterans, military can visit Museum of American Revolution for free Memorial...
Memorial Day weekend, from Saturday, May 25, through Monday, May 27, admission to the Museum of the American Revolution is free for veterans and active or retired military, courtesy of Comcast...
View Article40 rare 13-star flags to be displayed at Museum of the American Revolution
On Flag Day, June 14, the Museum of the American Revolution will open a new limited-run exhibit called "A New Constellation: A Collection of Historic 13-Star Flags."
View ArticleThings to do on Fourth of July in Philadelphia
Check out our roundup of things to do on July 4. Visit the Museum of the American Revolution. Attend the Wawa Welcome America concert on the Parkway. Stop by Parks on Tap at Shofuso.
View ArticlePhilly museum to help immigrants prepare for U.S. citizenship
Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia launched a new initiative to help local immigrants prepare for U.S. citizenship. Through free classes, legal permanent residents can study for the...
View Article'Hamilton' stars get to walk in footsteps of the real Alexander Hamilton with...
"Hamilton" cast members Edred Utomi, Olivia Puckett, Josh Tower toured Old City, Philadelphia, walking on the same streets the real Alexander Hamilton did during the late 1700s. "Hamilton" the musical...
View ArticleTraditional Irish music to be performed at Museum of the American Revolution
From Thursday, Dec. 26, through Monday, Dec. 30, traditional Irish music will be performed at the Museum of the American Revolution's Cross Keys Café from 2 to 4 p.m.
View ArticleCelebrate Martin Luther King Jr. weekend in Philadelphia
Philadelphia honors the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with events through the weekend. City museums and attractions will commemorate the civil rights leader with special programming and...
View ArticleBlack History Month events happening in Philadelphia
February is Black History Month and there are events happening across Philadelphia celebrating the heritage, accomplishments and culture of African Americans in the United States. Our roundup includes...
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.
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.
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