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The Museum of the American Revolution is pleased to join Frank Fox, the American Philosophical Society, the David Library of the American Revolution, and the McNeil Center for Early American Studies as a major sponsor of The American Revolution Reborn: New Perspectives for the Twenty-First Century. This international conference, which received additional support from the Library Company of Philadelphia, the University of Pennsylvania, and Williams College, will be held in Philadelphia from May 30 - June 1, 2013. The conference is free and open to the public.Read more

May 1, 2013, Philadelphia, PA--On May 2, 1778, word of the French Alliance reached the Continental Congress. Four days later, soldiers celebrated this news at Valley Forge with a feu de joie--a celebratory rifle salute. As we commemorate this important date, the Museum of the American Revolution is pleased to announce the acquisition of a rare 18th century portrait of a French officer--Comte Joachim de Revel du Perron-- wearing the uniform he wore during the North American campaign of America's War for Independence. The portrait remained in the possession of descendants in the south of France until last year. CLICK THE HEADLINE TO READ MORE.

Join National Constitution Center Trustee and University of Pennsylvania Professor Richard Beeman on Monday, May 13, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. as he unveils his newest book Our Lives, Our Fortunes and Our Sacred Honor: The Forging of American Independence, 1774 – 1776, a lively account of how a group of men from different backgrounds and political beliefs came together to dedicate their lives to a common cause ─ America’s independence from Britain. Admission is $7 for members, students and teachers; $10 for non-members; and FREE for 1787 Society members. Reservations are recommended and can be made by calling 215.409.6700 or visiting www.constitutioncenter.org. This program is presented in partnership with the Museum of the American Revolution.

George Washington's tent, owned by the Museum of the American Revolution, will be replicated this summer by historic trades tailors using hand-loomed Irish Linen in a public exhibit in Colonial Williamsburg’s Revolutionary City.