America's Best History Spotlight

On this page we're going to Spotlight the lesser known historic sites and attractions that dot the history landscape across the USA and are worth a visit if you're in their area. And while they may be lesser known, some are very unique, and will be that rare find. You'll be, at times, on the ground floor, or maybe even know something others don't. It'll be fun. Visit them.

Museum of the American Revolution, Pennsylvania

Most of the museum exhibits are located on the second floor, with the films in the rear of the first level. See the films first, one an overview of the American Revolution, another the role of Native Americans in the war. The magnificent presentation of Washington's tent where he slept for nearly the entire eight year campaign is on the second floor. As you will see, it was not luxury Mount Vernon, but it is an original special piece of American history.

The exhibits weave through the galleries and take you through the war from its predicates, beginning in Boston, Bunker Hill, and Paul Revere, to the battles that would be waged across New England, the Mid-Atlantic, and in the deep south, i.e. South Carolina and even Florida. The American Revolution lasted a long time, eight years, even two years after Yorktown, then mostly among the French and British on the high seas. It took courage from its leader, George Washington, but at times, at least until Valley Forge, was a ragtag group of militias, as well as the Continental Army, that saw many defeats surrounded by a number of stunning victories. It was a war of who wanted it more, of the British wearing out with its copious colonies around the world, and Washington putting an end to the long nightmare with his surprise victory at Yorktown. This museum covers it all, and its exhibits are vibrant and colorful, tearful and patriotic, a really great group of sentiments in this time of division. Take a trip to this museum and witness where we came from as a nation and the hardships undertaken to get us to the Constitution and a Democratic government.

Image above: George Washington's Tent where he lived during the entire American Revolution, 1911, Rev. W. Herbert Burk. Courtesy Wikipedia Commons. Below: Entrance to the Museum of the American Revolution, 2025, America's Best History

Where Is It

The Museum of the American Revolution is located within walking distance from the Independence NHS Visitor Center, the Liberty Bell, and Independence Hall. It is located at 101 South Third Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106.

Minute Walk in History

The Museum of the American Revolution was opened in 2017. The video include a snapshot of the exhibits inside, including the most spectacular, the original tent that General Washington used throughout the war. It is mixed with lithographs, photographs, and video of American Revolution battles and battlefields. The Museum is located at the southeast end of Independence National Historical Park, a bookend of sorts to the Constitution Center on the opposite end. It is a must see if you visit Philadelphia and the only Museum dedicated to telling the story of the entire American Revolution.