#OnThisDay in 1722, Samuel Adams, described by Thomas Jefferson as “the patriarch of liberty," was born in Boston. In The Revolutionary, Stacy Schiff contends that Adams was not a revolutionary who yearned for the spotlight. #ReadtheRevolution excerpt: https://bit.ly/492p7sN

#OnThisDay in 1777, the British Army captured Philadelphia, the Revolutionary capital at the time. Within hours of capturing the city, British troops seized the Pennsylvania State House, and used the building as a prison for American officers and a barracks for British soldiers.

You may be familiar with her as one of the Schuyler sisters, belting her way across the Broadway stage. But what do you really know about Angelica Schuyler? In Angelica, Molly Beer illustrates the powerful roles women like Angelica Schuyler Church played. #ReadtheRevolution: https://bit.ly/4nbhOqg

"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://bit.ly/3OchrdK

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

“I only regret, that I have but one life to lose for my country.” #OnThisDay in 1776, Continental soldier and spy Nathan Hale was executed after being captured by the British in New York City. Read more from The Martyr and the Traitor: https://bit.ly/300ueZI

Happy #FirstDayofFall! 🍂🍁 Plan your visit to the Museum this season to explore our special exhibition "The Declaration's Journey," award-winning core galleries, and special events and programs for visitors of all ages: https://bit.ly/3u7qYJM

#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://bit.ly/2XGyWha

#OnThisDay in 1777, the Battle of Freeman's Farm, also known as the first Battle of Saratoga, was fought in New York. This redware mug belonged to Revolutionary War soldier Joshua Warren, who served in the Saratoga campaign. From our collection: https://bit.ly/3MPjPrR

"The Declaration's Journey" opens in just 1️⃣ month! Delve into the narratives of nearly 20 countries whose independence movements were inspired by the words of our nation’s founding document and explore its ideals from the 18th century to today.. Opens Oct. 18: bit.ly/3MYjbIm

How did state constitutions, and the men who wrote them, influence proceedings of the Constitutional Convention and final words of the resulting Federal Constitution? #ConstitutionDay #ReadtheRevolution excerpts from Richard R. Beeman's Plain, Honest Men: https://bit.ly/3Cg4nNW

"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

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 “Grito de Dolores” (Cry of Dolores), which called for independence from Spain. Mexican independence would not be secured until 1821.

Our upcoming special exhibition, "The Declaration's Journey," opening Oct. 18, is included as a must-see in @pewcenterarts.bsky.social Fall Arts Guide! Read more about what's coming up in Philadelphia this season: https://bit.ly/46lj2Ib

Join us at the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia, PA for our latest LESSON ON THE ROAD! www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGJq... #EduSky @amrevmuseum.bsky.social

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://bit.ly/3eAZc2x

As author Leonard Sadosky outlines in "Revolutionary Negotiations," even before the Declaration was signed, negotiating with the Native nations of the East Coast, specifically the powerful Haudenosaunee Confederacy, was a top priority. #ReadtheRevolution excerpt: https://bit.ly/47K0Ryx

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://bit.ly/3Ex2CPs

#OnThisDay in 1797, political philosopher and author of A Vindication of the Rights of Woman, one of the earliest publications to champion women’s rights, Mary Wollstonecraft died in London. Read about "Wollstonecraftian" voters in Revolutionary America: https://bit.ly/3JUSh5V

💍 #OnThisDay in 1761, George William Frederick and Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz married. Two weeks later they were crowned King George III and Queen Charlotte of Great Britain. This tea canister commemorates their 1761 coronation. See it on your visit: https://bit.ly/34CiSxy

Cheers to #NationalBeerLoversDay! 🍻 Dated 1940-1954, these beer trays in our collection feature illustrations of George Washington's 1777 headquarters and a logo for Valley Forge beer from Adam Scheidt Brewing Co. Scheidt Brewery operated from 1870-1954 in Norristown, Pa.

It's game day! 🏈🦅 We're throwing it back to when a special visitor swooped in with some friends to check out our previous special exhibition "Banners of Liberty" to celebrate Super Bowl champs @philadelphiaeagles.bsky.social's season opener! #GoBirds

The Treaty of Paris was signed #onthisday in 1783, ending the Revolutionary War. In this January 1983 letter in our collection, merchants Jonathan Nesbitt and John Rucker wrote from France that Britain, France, and Spain had signed the final articles of peace. ✍️: https://bit.ly/4g8LeCq

#OnThisDay in 1963, Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech at the March on Washington. King’s speech inspired a nation to confront its long history of racial inequality and make good on the promises set forth in the Declaration of Independence. 📸 Dom Slike/Alamy Stock Photo

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: https://bit.ly/3goSsVc

Over #LaborDay weekend, enjoy theatrical performances, participate in family-friendly activities and crafts, and more as we wrap up A Revolutionary Summer! Children 12 and younger will receive 🆓 Museum admission (onsite purchase only). Details from @metrophilly.bsky.social:#LaborDayhttps://bit.ly/47FwYPC

Delve into the narratives of nearly 20 countries whose independence movements were inspired by the words of our nation’s founding document, and stories of how Americans applied and grappled with these ideals from 1776 to today, when The Declaration's Journey opens Oct. 18. 📜: https://bit.ly/45whLiE

George Washington's Revolutionary War tent joined the collection of what would become the Museum this week in 1909. Explore the original, our Picturing Washington's Army interactive, our new virtual tour, and more about the "rock star" of our collection: https://bit.ly/3BXE1TY

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. 📸: https://bit.ly/3RVuRiE

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

When our special exhibition "The Declaration's Journey" opens Oct. 18, it will feature the return of a letter and broadside of the Declaration intercepted by the British in July 1776. Read more about Jonas Phillips and his letter from Jewish Exponent: www.jewishexponent.com/museum-of-th...

This weekend, we waved goodbye to our "Banners of Liberty" special exhibition! Thank you to all who visited to explore the exhibition, which featured the largest gathering of rare and significant Revolutionary War flags in more than two centuries. Explore our online exhibit: bit.ly/43sdFac

🚨 It's the final weekend to see "Banners of Liberty: An Exhibition of Original Revolutionary War Flags," on view at the Museum! See the largest gathering of rare and significant Revolutionary War flags in more than two centuries. Closing Aug. 10: bit.ly/3WXA5MD

Our Meet the Revolution series continues at the Museum this week! Explore the Southern Campaign of the Revolutionary War with public historian Joel Anderson, who will highlight the experiences of multiple Revolutionary and Loyalist soldiers. Aug. 7-10: bit.ly/3ykGTXv

#OnThisDay in 1777, the Battle of Oriskany was fought and marked the Oneida's split from the Six Nations Confederacy. Thaonawyuthe, known as Chainbreaker or Governor Blacksnake, and fellow Senecas fought alongside the British. Find his portrait on the Revolutionary Generation wall at the Museum.

A Dunlap broadside left Philadelphia in July 1776 but never reached its intended destination. It will return to Philadelphia for The Declaration's Journey at @amrevmuseum.bsky.social This week's story: declarationstories.org/stories/full-circle Learn more: www.jewishexponent.com/museum-of-th...

It's #WorldSnakeDay! 🐍 The regimental flag of the 2nd Spartan Regiment marked its position on the battlefield and shows a “spartan dog” and a rattlesnake. Revolutionaries often used the rattlesnake to symbolize American resistance. On view in our "Banners of Liberty" exhibition: bit.ly/3WXA5MD

Inspired by a public reading of the Declaration, a crowd of soldiers and civilians tore down a statue of King George III in NYC #onthisday in 1776. Pieces of the statue were melted down into musket balls. See these objects alongside a tableau depicting the scene on your visit: bit.ly/34CiSxy

🔔 #OnThisDay in 1776, the Liberty Bell is said to have tolled from what is now Independence Hall to announce a public reading of the Declaration. William Hurry, who is buried at Old Pine Street Presbyterian Church nearby the Museum, received credit for ringing the bell. Read more: bit.ly/3xZWwHI

Copies of the Declaration, adopted in Philadelphia on July 4, 1776, arrived in Massachusetts on July 13, 1776. Five days later, Boston printers Edward Powars and Nathaniel Willis published it on the front page of the New-England Chronicle. See this broadside on display: bit.ly/4dQOIIO

On July 2, 1776, the Continental Congress declared "the United Colonies Free and Independent States.” The next day, John Adams wrote to his wife Abigail: "The Second Day of July 1776, will be the most memorable Epocha, in the History of America." #OTD Read the letter: bit.ly/3OTNdfx

Just in time for the 4th of July, learn about the amazing Patriots of Color Archive Project with Adrienne Whaley and Alexandra Cade from @amrevmuseum.bsky.social on the @oieahc.bsky.social’s Digital History Coffeehouse Series youtu.be/cYXOgMys_wI?...

When was the Declaration first signed, printed, and read, and who were the artists who later published it as artworks for display? In his most recent book, John Bidwell chronicles the Declaration’s compelling visual history over the past nearly 250 years. #ReadtheRevolution: bit.ly/4klFVjX

📜 John Trumbull's Declaration of Independence painting, of which there is a bronze sculpture on the side of the Museum, depicts the Committee of Five submitting the draft of the Declaration to Congress this week in 1776. The sculpture was designed and donated by artist Ellen Qiong Schicktanz.

Was John Adams hot? Yes, he was. In the summers of 1776 and 1777, he frequently wrote to his wife, Abigail, with complaints of the "melting heats" of Philadelphia. What did you think we meant? Here are 5 times Adams wrote of his distaste for summer: bit.ly/3AJnodT

This Bible was carried by soldier Francis Merrifield of Ipswich, Mass., during the Battle of Bunker Hill, which was fought #onthisday in 1775. Merrifield wrote inside the front and back covers, thanking God for sparing his life. #BunkerHill250 From our collection: bit.ly/3xuWnrz

How did the Continental Army take shape in 1775? As we reflect on #Army250 and the 250 years since the beginning of the Revolutionary War, explore how the Continental Army came together on your next visit to the Museum: bit.ly/34CiSxy

#OnThisDay in 1776, the Committee of Five — John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Robert Livingston, and Roger Sherman — was appointed by the Second Continental Congress to begin drafting the Declaration of Independence. 🎨 "The Declaration Committee" via @librarycongress.bsky.social

We're not throwing away our shot to celebrate 10 years of @hamiltonmusical.bsky.social after last night's performance at the #TonyAwards! 🎶 Learn more about Hamilton's time in Philadelphia with our virtual walking tour: bit.ly/40tf2o1 #Hamilten

The Commander in Chief’s Standard, in the Museum's collection and on view, appeared on a U.S. military recruitment poster during World War II. Artist Bernard Perlin used American soldiers as models for the painting from which the poster was produced. #DDay81 Our collection: bit.ly/4aNTNPh