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Museum of the American Revolution @amrevmuseum.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Philadelphia in 1776 was a city on the verge of crisis, but colonists were rising up to the challenge of their rival: the British Army. Join us Oct. 17-18 to explore what life was like in the city in the year of independence: bit.ly/4yh0kxB

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Museum of the American Revolution @amrevmuseum.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

The Pride of Philadelphia 🤝 The Philadelphia Associators 🥊

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Museum of the American Revolution @amrevmuseum.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Continental Army soldier Jeremiah Keeler's sword, carried at the Siege of Yorktown in October 1781, is on display in the Museum's core galleries. He is said to have used the sword as a crutch on his long walk home at the end of the Revolutionary War. ⚔️: bit.ly/47Eraom

A sword with a curved blade and ornate guard is displayed in a museum exhibit. The background features a photo of Jeremiah Keeler and a panel with text about the image and item.

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Museum of the American Revolution @amrevmuseum.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Happy #WorldTeachersDay! 🍎 The Museum supports teachers with access to educational resources, like our new Timeline of the American Revolution, downloadable lesson plans, professional development workshops, a Virtual Field Trip, and more. Browse: bit.ly/3KRxSeu

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Museum of the American Revolution @amrevmuseum.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

In his most recent book, "A Promised Land," historian Adam Jortner traces how Jewish presence helped shape American independence and the decision to extend citizenship to all religions in the new nation. #ReadtheRevolution excerpt: bit.ly/46Xg4dV

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A Promised Land

Read an excerpt from Adam Jortner's book A Promised Land.

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Museum of the American Revolution @amrevmuseum.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

The Battle of Germantown was fought #onthisday in 1777 in Pennsylvania. Use our American Revolution Day Trip itinerary to plan your visit to the battlefield and explore more Revolutionary sites and history in Germantown. (📷 Cliveden) 📍: bit.ly/3NdiFXm

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American Revolution Day Trip: Germantown

Travel to the northwest corner of Philadelphia to visit Germantown, where the Battle of Germantown was fought on Oct. 4, 1777, between General George Washington's Continental Army troops and the Briti...

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Museum of the American Revolution @amrevmuseum.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

The Battle of Germantown was fought #onthisday in 1777. This 1782 painting by Xavier della Gatta was commissioned by Lt. Richard St. George, who is depicted in the foreground being carried off after suffering a traumatic head wound. From our collection: bit.ly/3us3E9A

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Museum of the American Revolution @amrevmuseum.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Join us to explore Native American history, culture and their role in the Revolutionary War with living history interpreters, crafts and demonstrations, and more as part of our annual Indigenous Peoples Weekend celebration at the Museum. Oct. 10-12: bit.ly/46Qywou

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Museum of the American Revolution @amrevmuseum.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Color hunting around our galleries and online collection for #RedOctober ⚾ Let's go, @Phillies! #RingTheBell

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Museum of the American Revolution @amrevmuseum.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

We're ready for spooky season! Join us this October for upcoming events: 📆 Oct. 10-12: Indigenous Peoples Weekend 📆 Oct. 17-18: Revolutionary Philadelphia: 1776 📆 Oct. 20: #ReadtheRevolution Speaker Series with Adam Jortner Plan your October visit: bit.ly/3u7qYJM

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Fall at the Museum

The Museum's special exhibition and events this fall offer visitors of all ages the opportunity to explore the ongoing relevance of the American Revolution and the Declaration of Independence.

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Museum of the American Revolution @amrevmuseum.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Two days. Thirty-plus historians. A 250-year legacy. 📜 Scholars from Europe, South America, and across the U.S. will gather at the Museum on Sept. 25-26 to explore the 250-year global impact of the United States Declaration of Independence. Register for free: bit.ly/4ArBY6C

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The Declaration's Journey: A Convening on the International Legacy

To further explore the international impact of the U.S. Declaration of Independence, the Museum will host a two-day convening on Friday, Sept. 25, and Saturday, Sept. 26.

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Museum of the American Revolution @amrevmuseum.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

"I have not yet begun to fight." #OnThisDay in 1779, Continental Navy officer John Paul Jones commanded the Bonhomme Richard against the Serapis and the Countess of Scarborough. Explore more Navy efforts during the Revolutionary War in Rebels at Sea: bit.ly/3OchrdK

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Museum of the American Revolution @amrevmuseum.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Choose your fall aesthetic 🍂🍁 This fall season at the Museum offers visitors the opportunity to explore the American Revolution's ongoing relevance with a special exhibition, events, programs, and activities for all ages. Fall at the Museum: bit.ly/3u7qYJM

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Museum of the American Revolution @amrevmuseum.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

“The Museum of the American Revolution provides a rich, multilayered look at the nation’s founding.” — @travelleisuremag.bsky.social We’re excited to be named the No. 3 history museum in the U.S. by Travel + Leisure! Check out their full list and plan your 2026 trip: bit.ly/4rtWFe8

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10 Best History Museums in the U.S., From Colonial Life to Cars

From the Smithsonian National Museum of American History to the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, these are the best history museums in the U.S.

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Museum of the American Revolution @amrevmuseum.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

#OnThisDay in 1777, into the early morning of Sept. 21, the Battle of Paoli was fought. British Lieutenant Richard St. George commissioned this painting by Italian artist Xavier della Gatta in 1782 to remember the experience. From our collection: bit.ly/2XGyWha

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Museum of the American Revolution @amrevmuseum.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

The Battle of Freeman's Farm, also known as the First Battle of Saratoga, was fought #onthisday in 1777. In The Compleat Victory, Kevin J. Weddle analyzes the strategic implications of the Saratoga Campaign. #ReadtheRevolution excerpt: bit.ly/3BGwnNt

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Museum of the American Revolution @amrevmuseum.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Today is #CitizenshipDay! The Museum’s Citizenship Initiative offers free, virtual classes designed to help immigrants and refugee-seekers prepare for the United States naturalization test. Registration for Fall 2026 is open: bit.ly/3vwvin2

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Citizenship Initiative

Citizenship Initiative supports Philadelphia’s growing immigrant population pursuing American citizenship by helping prepare for the naturalization test.

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Museum of the American Revolution @amrevmuseum.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

In "The Words That Made Us: America’s Constitutional Conversation, 1760-1840," Yale professor of law and political science Akhil Reed Amar takes the long view of America’s Constitutional history. #ConstitutionDay #ReadtheRevolution excerpt: bit.ly/48ePr3g

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The Words That Made Us

Read an excerpt from Akhil Reed Amar's book, The Words That Made Us: America's Constitutional Conversation, 1760-1840.

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Museum of the American Revolution @amrevmuseum.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

"We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union..." #OnThisDay in 1787, the United States Constitution was signed at Independence Hall in Philadelphia. #ConstitutionDay

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Museum of the American Revolution @amrevmuseum.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

This laced uniform coat on view at the Museum belonged to José María Morelos y Pavón, who led the first independent legislature for Mexico. Morelos, however, was captured, tried, and executed by Spanish forces in 1815. A prayer book stained with his blood is on display nearby.

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Museum of the American Revolution @amrevmuseum.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Today is #MexicanIndependenceDay, commemorating the date in 1810 when Roman Catholic priest Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla rang the bells at his church and issued the Cry of Dolores, which called for independence from Spain. Mexican independence would not be secured until 1821.

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Museum of the American Revolution @amrevmuseum.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

This watercolor reproduction in our core galleries depicts the British attack on American forces at Kip’s Bay #onthisday in 1776. The British bombarded the Americans for more than an hour with a barrage of cannon fire from five warships. Learn more on your visit: bit.ly/34CiSxy

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Museum of the American Revolution @amrevmuseum.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

We’re ready to cheer on the @philadelphiaeagles.bsky.social as they begin their season! Spot the birds on this jug and plate, on loan from Winterthur Museum, created after the Revolutionary War ended and decorated with symbols like an eagle and the chain of states on your next visit. #GoBirds

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Museum of the American Revolution @amrevmuseum.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

The first commissioned officer of the U.S. Navy, Commodore John Barry died in Philadelphia #onthisday in 1803. Read more about Barry's naval service in a #ReadtheRevolution excerpt from Tim McGrath’s book, John Barry: bit.ly/3eAZc2x

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Museum of the American Revolution @amrevmuseum.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

#ShanahTovah to those observing #RoshHashanah ✨ On your next visit to the Museum, see these 1770s silver finials on loan from Mikveh Israel. The finials are one of several pairs made by renowned Jewish silversmith Myer Myers of New York. Visit: bit.ly/34CiSxy

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Museum of the American Revolution @amrevmuseum.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Our next Relaxed Experience Morning is coming up Sunday, Sept. 13! Experience the Museum galleries in a calm, crowd-free environment featuring sound and lighting adjustments, and other accommodations geared toward audiences with sensory sensitivities. 🔇: bit.ly/4gYznbj

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Museum of the American Revolution @amrevmuseum.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

The Battle of Brandywine was fought #onthisday in 1777 in Pennsylvania. This detailed plan shows British, Hessian and American troop positions and movements during the battle, ending with Washington’s army withdrawing towards Chester. Take a closer look: bit.ly/3Ex2CPs

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Museum of the American Revolution @amrevmuseum.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Explore George Washington's leadership and legacy, and the role of the military in our democracy today, as Lt. Gen. (Ret.) H. R. McMaster joins us for our seventh Carl M. Buchholz Memorial Lecture on Sept. 24. 🎟️ Onsite and online tickets available: bit.ly/4A5n7hL

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2026 Carl M. Buchholz Lecture with Retired US Army Lieutenant General H.R. McMaster

U.S. Army Lt. Gen. (Ret.) H. R. McMaster will join the Museum as the distinguished lecturer for the seventh Carl M. Buchholz Memorial Lecture.

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Museum of the American Revolution @amrevmuseum.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

In his book "A Most Gallant Resistance: The Delaware River Campaign September – November 1777," James McIntyre illustrates an often-forgotten part of the Philadelphia Campaign. #ReadtheRevolution excerpt: bit.ly/4d9fUn3

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A Most Gallant Resistance

Read an excerpt from James McIntyre's book, A Most Gallant Resistance.

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Museum of the American Revolution @amrevmuseum.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Whose face would you carry as a portrait? 🖼 An officer in the National Guard used this saber, on loan from Musée de l’Armée. The hilt features an oval portrait of the Marquis de Lafayette, who was born #onthisday in 1757. See it in "The Declaration's Journey" at the Museum: bit.ly/3MYjbIm

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Museum of the American Revolution @amrevmuseum.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

The First Continental Congress convened at Carpenters' Hall in Philadelphia #onthisday in 1774. Congress issued this statement in response to Parliament's Coercive Acts, now on view in our core galleries on loan from Holly Kinyon. See it on your visit: bit.ly/34CiSxy

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Museum of the American Revolution @amrevmuseum.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Spend the final days of the Semiquincentennial summer at the Museum! Join us for Labor Day Weekend featuring living history, 10-minute talks, and activities and crafts. Children ages 12 and under will receive free admission (in-Museum only). Sept. 5-7: bit.ly/4qVAdKj

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Labor Day Weekend 2026 at the Museum

Spend the final days of the Semiquincentennial summer during Labor Day Weekend at the Museum of the American Revolution. Children ages 12 and under will receive free Museum admission throughout the ho...

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Museum of the American Revolution @amrevmuseum.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

James Forten, who served in the Revolutionary War and became a wealthy and respected businessman and abolitionist, was born #onthisday in 1766. Julie Winch’s A Gentleman of Color details the extraordinary lives of Forten and his descendants. Excerpt: bit.ly/3mdvqHl

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Museum of the American Revolution @amrevmuseum.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

#OnThisDay in 1773, Phillis Wheatley became the first female African American published poet with the publishing of Poems on Various Subjects, Religious and Moral. An original copy of her work, signed by Wheatley, is in our collection and on display. 📖: bit.ly/3EiEjoE

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Museum of the American Revolution @amrevmuseum.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Spend the final days of the Semiquincentennial summer at the Museum! 📅 9/5-7: Labor Day Weekend 📅 9/13: Relaxed Experience Morning 📅 9/24: Carl M. Buchholz Lecture with H. R. McMaster 📅 9/25-26: The Declaration's Journey: A Convening on the International Legacy Visit: bit.ly/34CiSxy

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Plan Your Visit

Plan your visit to the Museum of the American Revolution in historic Philadelphia. View our ticket prices, upcoming events, tour options, and more.

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Museum of the American Revolution @amrevmuseum.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

The Battle of Rhode Island was fought #onthisday in 1778. From Slaves to Soldiers shares the story of the 1st Rhode Island Regiment, an integrated unit of African American, Native American, and white soldiers that served together. #ReadtheRevolution: bit.ly/2v9r35P

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Museum of the American Revolution @amrevmuseum.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Scholars from Europe, South America, and across the U.S. are set to gather at the Museum on Sept. 25-26 to explore the 250-year global impact of the United States Declaration of Independence. Check out 10 recent books by some of the featured speakers: bit.ly/4xtDi73

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The Declaration’s Journey: A Convening on the International Legacy Reading List

See our list of recommended books related to The Declaration's Journey: A Convening on the International Legacy.

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Museum of the American Revolution @amrevmuseum.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Our special exhibition "The Declaration's Journey" features an advanced copy of King's speech. His famous closing remarks are not included in this copy as the final minutes of King’s speech were completely unscripted. See it on your next visit: bit.ly/3MYjbIm

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Museum of the American Revolution @amrevmuseum.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

#OnThisDay in 1963, Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech at the March on Washington. His speech inspired a nation to confront its long history of racial inequality and make good on the promises set forth in the Declaration.

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Museum of the American Revolution @amrevmuseum.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

#OnThisDay in 1776, the Battle of Long Island, or the Battle of Brooklyn Heights, was fought in New York. Col. Jonathan Pettibone carried this sword, on view at the Museum, when he commanded the 18th Connecticut Militia Regiment, who could hear cannon and gun fire from their position in Manhattan.

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Museum of the American Revolution @amrevmuseum.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

We fetched a portrait of Capt. William Leslie, British 17th Regiment of Foot with a furry friend for #NationalDogDay! Leslie led the troops under his command against Washington’s army at the Battle of Princeton. Learn more: bit.ly/3goSsVc

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Museum of the American Revolution @amrevmuseum.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

#OnThisDay in 1781, a Massachusetts woman named Elizabeth Freeman sued for her freedom and won. One Minute a Free Women by Emilie Piper and David Levinson is a well-researched and detailed account of Elizabeth Freeman’s life. #ReadtheRevolution excerpt: bit.ly/4fW6cUM

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Museum of the American Revolution @amrevmuseum.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

#OnThisDay in Massachusetts in 1781, a woman named Elizabeth Freeman, or "Mumbet," sued for her freedom and won. Meet Freeman in an original first-person theatrical performance starring Tiffany Bacon portraying her life and experiences. Watch: bit.ly/3l79hW8

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Museum of the American Revolution @amrevmuseum.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

The last known Revolutionary War veterans died shortly after the Civil War, still many had their photograph taken. Come face-to-face with this generation with the Museum's Revolutionary Generation wall this #WorldPhotographyDay. 📸: bit.ly/3jOIyh4

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Museum of the American Revolution @amrevmuseum.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

George Washington's Revolutionary War tent joined the collection of what became the Museum this week in 1909. Explore a timeline of its history, take a virtual tour of Washington's mobile headquarters, and more about the "rock star" of our collection: bit.ly/37SitIb

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Museum of the American Revolution @amrevmuseum.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

More than a century before the #19thAmendment, ratified #onthisday in 1920, women were voting in New Jersey. Our online exhibit When Women Lost the Vote explores the little-told history of the nation’s first women voters from 1776-1807. Explore online: bit.ly/2UaqeWO

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