Historic Happenings Blog

When Women Lost the Vote: A Revolutionary Story, 1776 – 1807 August 22, 2020 – March 28, 2021 Included with regular Museum admission Millions of American women were granted the right to vote with the ratification of the 19th Amendment in 1920, which marks its centennial in 2020. But more than a century earlier, women legally voted in New Jersey from 1776 – 1807. In a groundbreaking new exhibition, the Museum of the American Revolution will explore the little-known history of the nation’s first women voters—and examine how and why this right was ripped away in 1807. Featuring original objects including textiles, manuscripts, furniture, and art, as well as interactive elements and scenic environments, the exhibition will bring to life the forgotten stories of the women who first pioneered the vote.  When Women Lost the Vote is an inspiring story that will encourage visitors to reconsider their understanding of the timeline of women’s history in America, but it is also a cautionary ta...

Experience the Museum from anywhere While the Museum of the American Revolution is closed to the public, you can explore the Museum and its content from anywhere with free digital resources for all ages, including a  Virtual Museum Tour , a  Virtual Field Trip , a rich archive of  Read the Revolution book excerpts , a  digitized collection  of the Museum's art and artifacts, and more. Keep the kids busy while school's closed with teacher and student resources for learning about the American Revolution. Check out the Museum's  comprehensive lesson plans  full of primary sources, high-quality images, and provocative questions. Download the materials  here . Print out our free  “Color the Collection” coloring book  for kids to create their own colorful works of art based on treasures from the Museum’s collection. Download the PDF  here . Be sure to follow the Museum (@amrevmuseum) on  Facebook ,  Twit...

Cost of Revolution: The Life and Death of an Irish Solider September 28, 2019 through March 17, 2020 What can a life tell us about an era? Follow the untold story of Irish soldier and artist Richard St. George, whose personal trauma and untimely death provide a window into the entangled histories of the American Revolution of 1776 and the Irish Revolution of 1798. The art he created and commissioned provides a unique perspective of the physical and emotional costs of these revolutionary moments. Richard St. George joined the British Army and donned a red coat to fight against the American “rebels” in 1776. Over the next twenty years, St. George survived a severe head wound at the Battle of Germantown, mourned over the tragic death of his wife, and saw the rule of kings and of gentlemen like himself violently challenged on two continents. Along the way, he made sketches, published cartoons, and commissioned portraits and paintings to document his experiences and emotions. In 1798, he st...

Preserving Interior Woodwork:  Doors, Floors, and Trim Half-day workshop About:  Doors, floors, trim, and paneling make up a lot of your historic home. Do you know how to care for and repair these elements of your house? In this workshop, participants will learn about interior woodwork components and finishes, why and how they deteriorate, and the tools and materials you can use to preserve and repair them. Who should register:  This workshop is designed for people who own historic homes and want to pursue their own preservation work or for those who want to educate themselves to communicate more effectively with contractors who work on their homes or historic buildings where they work. Instructors : Ray Tscheope & Tom McPoyle,  Fairmount Park Conservancy Date : Saturday, December 7, 2019 Time : 9:00AM-12:00PM Location : Ohio House, West Fairmount Park, 4700 States Drive, Philadelphia, PA Cost : $45 Credits : .3 CEUs REGISTER** : Coming soon! **If you want to reg...

October 27, 2018, through March 17, 2019 Hamilton Was Here: Rising Up in Revolutionary Philadelphia Free with regular Museum admission This fall, journey through Hamilton’s Philadelphia in  Hamilton Was Here: Rising Up in Revolutionary Philadelphia  from October 27, 2018 – March 17, 2019.  The interactive playscape reveals connections between our own city and Alexander Hamilton’s extraordinary contributions to the nation’s founding. Through playful interactives, scenic environments, and facilitated games, visitors will actively engage in the challenges of founding and maintaining a country and will be inspired to carry these lessons forward as they face the challenges of citizenship today . The experience also will serve school groups with a facilitated program. Hamilton Was Here  features six key sections that highlight different aspects of Hamilton’s political rise in the Philadelphia region.     http://www.amrevmuseum.org/exhibits/special-exhibits/h...