Moms 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.
View ArticleMuseum 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 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 ArticleHear stories from dozens of historical sites and landmarks in one evening
Join the Museum of the American Revolution on Aug. 21 for History After Hours: A Revolutionary Staycation. Reps from dozens of historic sites and landmarks will be at the museum to share stories from...
View ArticleStudents can visit Philly's museums for free during CollegeFest
Campus Philly's annual CollegeFest, a free all-day festival at Dilworth Park outside City Hall, will take place Saturday, Sept. 8. Students who register for CollegeFest will receive free admission to...
View ArticleMuseum of the American Revolution hosting Indigenous Peoples Celebration over...
Columbus Day Weekend, the Museum of the American Revolution in Old City will host the Indigenous Peoples Weekend Celebration. The event is being hosted in partnership with the Oneida Indian Nation.
View ArticleThis weekend is full of festivals – here's where to go
Ready for a busy weekend? You're going to want to check out all seven of these festivals happening in Philly. On Saturday, Oct. 6, there's the Midtown Village Fall Festival, a pet-friendly fest, the...
View ArticleFederal workers can visit Museum of the American Revolution for free
Federal employees, and up to four guests, can visit the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia's Old City for free. The offer is available through the remainder of the shutdown. Thursday...
View ArticleMLK Day 2019: Celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at these 5...
A roundup on where to spend Martin Luther King, Jr weekend in Philadelphia. Places like Eastern State Penitentiary and the National Constitution Center have special programming.
View ArticleMuseum of the American Revolution to host Mother's Day tea
This Mother's Day, treat mom to afternoon tea at the Museum of the American Revolution in Old City. Tickets are $50 for adults, $25 for those age 6-17 and $10 for children age 5 and under. Access to...
View ArticleVeterans, 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...
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