Museum of the American Revolution

“A nuanced, warts-and-all telling of the American Revolution.” – CBS Sunday Morning. Open daily in historic Philadelphia, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. #HowRevolutionary

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Now Open: "The Declaration's Journey"

Explore the history and global impact of the Declaration of Independence from 1776 to today and discover how it has become one of the most influential political documents in modern history.

Visit: https://t.co/I3vteppp5q

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Two days. 30+ 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: https://t.co/gbcwer3POH

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"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: https://t.co/4L4OCKEybn

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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: https://t.co/MbfrZgjIvK

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“The Museum of the American Revolution provides a rich, multilayered look at the nation’s founding.” — @TravelLeisure

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: https://t.co/HEEf0qmtmU

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#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: https://t.co/fVme1NCurH

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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: https://t.co/mXyVvPZQKX

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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: https://t.co/xRJE358Ubs

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"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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See the coat and book, both on loan from @Museodehistoria, as well as a copy of Mexico's declaration, on your next visit to "The Declaration's Journey" at the Museum: https://t.co/I3vteppp5q

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🇲🇽 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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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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This 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.

See it on your visit: https://t.co/gU86Vf4349

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We’re ready to cheer on the @Eagles 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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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: https://t.co/e5evjvneJF

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#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: https://t.co/gU86Vf4349

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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.

🔇: https://t.co/ULTfaRbfMV

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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: https://t.co/soA0el2hKl

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Explore George Washington's leadership and legacy, and the role of the military in our democracy today, as @LTGHRMcMaster joins us for our seventh Carl M. Buchholz Memorial Lecture on Thursday, Sept. 24.

🎟️ Onsite and online tickets available: https://t.co/zM7rsYxAEy

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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: https://t.co/So7BZLWKQR

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Whose face would you carry as a portrait? 🖼

An officer in the National Guard used this saber, on loan from @MuseeArmee. The hilt features an oval portrait of the Marquis de Lafayette, who was born #onthisday in 1757.

See it in The Declaration's Journey: https://t.co/I3vteppp5q