The Museum of the American Revolution will host two weeks of spring break programming from Saturday, March 28, through Sunday, April 12, with daily activities designed for families.<\/p>\n
The lineup centers on the museum\u2019s special exhibition, \u201cThe Declaration\u2019s Journey,\u201d which explores how the words of the Declaration of Independence spread across the world and influenced movements for civil rights, independence and women\u2019s suffrage.<\/p>\n
In addition to historical artifacts, the exhibition includes several family-focused elements, such as a printed guide with key terms and activity prompts, a talk-back wall where visitors can reflect on what the Declaration means to them, and a selfie station featuring replica clothing inspired by the Revolutionary era.<\/p>\n
Each day, museum educators will lead 10-minute talks inside the exhibition. \u201cObjects of Reflection,\u201d offered at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., examines what the Declaration meant in 1776 and again in 1963 through two artifacts on display. On weekends at 12:30 p.m., \u201cWitness Objects\u201d focuses on items connected to the first battles of the Revolutionary War on April 19, 1775.<\/p>\n
On Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., visitors can create their own Declaration-inspired button as part of the \u201cHistory in the Making\u201d series, drawing inspiration from historic buttons tied to George Washington\u2019s inauguration, the women\u2019s suffrage movement and the Civil Rights movement.<\/p>\n
A first-person theatrical performance, \u201cMeet Elizabeth Freeman,\u201d will take place April 4-5 and April 11-12 at 1:15 p.m. and 3:15 p.m. The 30-minute performance portrays the life of Elizabeth Freeman, also known as Mumbet, a Massachusetts woman who successfully sued for her freedom from enslavement.<\/p>\n
As part of the \u201cMeet the Revolution\u201d series, living history interpreters Kehala Smith (Tuscarora Nation, Turtle Clan) and Jordan Smith (Mohawk, Bear Clan) will be at the museum April 11-12 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. They will discuss their cultural traditions and display items such as woven baskets and wampum belts.<\/p>\n
Other daily activities include the Camp Followers Discovery Cart from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., which highlights the role of women and children who traveled with British and Revolutionary armies, and \u201cUnpack a Sea Chest\u201d at 2:30 p.m., focusing on life at sea during the Revolutionary War.<\/p>\n
Families also can explore Revolution Place, the museum\u2019s discovery center featuring recreated 18th-century settings, including a military encampment, tavern and home in Old City.<\/p>\n
All spring break activities are included with regular museum admission. The museum is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets are valid for two consecutive days, and children 5 and younger are free.<\/p>\n