How do we remember the American Revolution?
In honor of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Heritage Museums & Gardens presents Remembering the Revolution, a site-wide exhibition exploring what life was like for everyday New Englanders during America’s founding era.
Drawing from Heritage’s collections, the exhibition examines the experiences of Patriots, Loyalists, local Wampanoag soldiers, pacifist Shaker communities, and others whose stories are often overshadowed by famous battles and Founding Fathers.
Highlights include silver crafted by Paul Revere, nine military miniature regiments, and a 24-square-foot diorama depicting the British surrender at the Battle of Yorktown. Throughout Heritage’s 100-acre campus, visitors can also discover interpretive displays connecting the museum’s collections and landscapes to the Revolutionary period.
Included with museum admission.
