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Below are three Philadelphia-area attractions offering 250th-anniversary events in connection with Presidents Day weekend:
Museum of the American Revolution
The Museum of the American Revolution will hold special programming on Feb. 14-16. Experiences will include a focus on the history and impact of the Declaration of Independence, civil rights, and the American Revolution; hands-on history discovery carts; and the Washington’s War Tent film.
Guests can also take a virtual tour of Gen. George Washington’s field headquarters. Admission: $25 for adults; $21 for those 65 and older
National Constitution Center
On Friday, Feb. 13, the National Constitution Center will debut its new interactive “America’s Founding” gallery, exploring the movement toward independence, the American Revolution, the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights.
The exhibit also features historic artifacts, such as a copy of Thomas Paine’s Common Sense, digital experiences about the debates during the nation’s founding, and an interactive Declaration of Independence. Admission: $24.95 on-site for adults; $19.95 for adults 65 and older as of Feb. 13.
Washington Crossing Historic Park
On Feb. 15, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Washington Crossing Historic Park will offer whirligig-game making, musket-firing, and artillery demonstrations in commemoration of George Washington’s birthday.
Don’t miss the Washington birthday card contest. Create a handmade birthday card or piece of art featuring George Washington in any medium or style. Guests can bring their contest entries to the event, make them on-site, or mail them to Friends of Washington Crossing Park, 1112 River Road, Washington Crossing, PA 18977.
All submissions must be received by Feb. 15 and should include the artist’s name, address, phone number, and age on the back. Admission: free.