Bring the family for a day of Revolutionary War activities—for free! Guests will be able to view a rare copy of the Declaration of Independence, printed by John Dunlap in 1776; meet historic interpreters, including Continental soldiers; participate in hands-on activities; sign our giant Declaration of Independence; view our current exhibition, Voices of Revolution; and more.
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Join us on Thursday, May 7 at 6:30 p.m. for an author’s talk featuring Paul Staiti of Mount Holyoke College discussing his new book that undertakes a comprehensive investigation into the life, death, and legacy of Jane McCrea, who was killed by a Native American warrior serving alongside British general John Burgoyne’s 1777 expedition in New York.
As we mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the exhibition Voices of Revolution explores the variety of people who participated in the Revolutionary War and some of the battlefields where their paths crossed, underscoring the scale and importance of this event at the heart of our national identity.
Our short-form video series Year in Revolution tells the story of each year of the war using archival animation that brings to life the Institute’s museum and library collections. Each year is explored through one comprehensive overview video and five “who, what, when, where and how” videos. The videos for 1775-1780 are available now, with more to come!
