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{{toplink|url=http://www.amrevmuseum.org/|name=amrevmuseum.org}}[[File:MuseumAmericanRev.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Museum of the American Revolution exterior rendering.]]The '''Museum of the American Revolution''' gives the following descriptive information:<blockquote>The Museum of the American Revolution will tell the complete story of the American Revolution using its distinguished collection of objects, artifacts, artwork, and manuscripts. Permanent and special exhibition galleries, theaters, and large-scale tableaux will bring to life the original “greatest generation,and engage people in the history and continuing relevance of the American Revolution. Construction is now underway for the new Museum that is being built steps away from Independence Hall, Carpenter’s Hall, Franklin Court, and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier of the Revolution. It will serve as a portal to the nation’s many Revolutionary sites, sparking interest, providing context and encouraging explorations that begin at the Museum’s doorstep.</blockquote>
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{{toplink|url=http://www.amrevmuseum.org/|name=amrevmuseum.org}}[[File:MuseumAmericanRev.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Museum of the American Revolution exterior rendering.]]The '''Museum of the American Revolution''' introduces itself with the line, "A Museum over one hundred years in the making," and {{gives}}<blockquote>The Museum of the American Revolution explores the dynamic story of the American Revolution using its expansive collection of Revolutionary-era weapons, personal items, documents, and works of art. Immersive galleries, dynamic theaters, and recreated historical environments bring to life the events, people, and ideals of our nation’s founding and engage people in the history and continuing relevance of the American Revolution. Located just steps away from Independence Hall, Carpenters’ Hall, and Franklin Court, the Museum will serve as a portal to the region’s many Revolutionary sites, sparking interest, providing context, and encouraging exploration.</blockquote>
The museum's grand opening is set for April 19, 2017.
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==In The News==
 
==In The News==
 
*[http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2017/05/13/phillys-newest-musuem-celebrates-role-of-mothers-of-american-revolution/ Philly's Newest Museum Celebrates Role Of Mothers Of American Revolution], CBS-3, May 13, 2017.
 
*[http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2017/05/13/phillys-newest-musuem-celebrates-role-of-mothers-of-american-revolution/ Philly's Newest Museum Celebrates Role Of Mothers Of American Revolution], CBS-3, May 13, 2017.
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*[http://www.phillyrecord.com/2016/09/the-museum-of-the-american-revolution-honors-chairman/ Museum of the American Revolution Honors Chairman], Philadelphia Public Record, September 16, 2016.
 
*[http://www.phillyrecord.com/2016/09/the-museum-of-the-american-revolution-honors-chairman/ Museum of the American Revolution Honors Chairman], Philadelphia Public Record, September 16, 2016.
 
*[http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2016/06/16/museum-of-the-american-revolution-taking-shape/ Philly’s Museum Of The American Revolution Taking Shape, Sets Open Date], CBS-3, June 16, 2016.
 
*[http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2016/06/16/museum-of-the-american-revolution-taking-shape/ Philly’s Museum Of The American Revolution Taking Shape, Sets Open Date], CBS-3, June 16, 2016.
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Museum of the American Revolution exterior rendering.

The Museum of the American Revolution introduces itself with the line, "A Museum over one hundred years in the making," and gives the following descriptive information:

The Museum of the American Revolution explores the dynamic story of the American Revolution using its expansive collection of Revolutionary-era weapons, personal items, documents, and works of art. Immersive galleries, dynamic theaters, and recreated historical environments bring to life the events, people, and ideals of our nation’s founding and engage people in the history and continuing relevance of the American Revolution. Located just steps away from Independence Hall, Carpenters’ Hall, and Franklin Court, the Museum will serve as a portal to the region’s many Revolutionary sites, sparking interest, providing context, and encouraging exploration.

In The News