October Events at the Museum of the American Revolution

It can be a challenge finding the perfect activity to make for a fun family day that creates lasting memories, is an educational experience and one that the entire family will enjoy.  Philadelphia and the surrounding area offers a lot of fun, educational activities and at the top of your list should be a visit to the Museum of the American Revolution.

During the month of October you'll find some family-friendly, educational events taking place at the museum. Now is the time to mark your calendars and to plan a fun-filled visit.

Hamilton Was Here: Rising Up in Revolutionary Philadelphia
Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018 through Sunday, March 17, 2019
Free with regular Museum admission.

This fall, journey through Hamilton’s Philadelphia as the Museum of the American Revolution presents Hamilton Was Here: Rising Up in Revolutionary Philadelphia from Oct. 27, 2018 – March 17, 2019. The interactive playscape reveals connections between our own city and Alexander Hamilton’s extraordinary contributions to the nation’s founding. Through playful interactives, scenic environments, and facilitated games, visitors will actively engage in the challenges of founding and maintaining a country and will be inspired to carry these lessons forward as they face the challenges of citizenship today. The experience also will serve school groups with a facilitated program. It is sponsored by Bank of America.

Occupied Philadelphia: The British Are Coming Back
Saturday, Oct. 20 and Sunday, Oct. 21
$12 for the tour only; $27 for tour with Museum admission, $25 for seniors, students and military, $20 for youth, free for kids 5 and under.

The Museum will commemorate the anniversary of the British occupation of Philadelphia with a two-day living history event that recreates the dark days of the fall of 1777. Visitors will enjoy walking tours of the neighborhood, special programs, and family-friendly activities that bring to life the days when British forces controlled Philadelphia, the Revolutionary capital. Inside the Museum, guests can cast their vote – is the British presence an occupation or a liberation? – and explore the galleries, including a recreation of Independence Hall when it was occupied by the British and served as a prison for American prisoners-of-war. Walking tours are offered every half hour on Saturday (10:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.) and Sunday (10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.).

You can learn more about the Museum of the American Revolution by visiting their official website online and by connecting with the museum over on Facebook. You can order your admission tickets online (to save time) or at the door.