Experience America 250 at the National Army Museum!
Museum visitor programs and special exhibitions are included in the Museum’s FREE admission.
The National Army Museum is commemorating America 250 through a one-of-a-kind special exhibition, themed visitor experiences and educational programs. Learn more about our nation’s beginning and over 250 years of history through the eyes of the American Soldier.
CALL TO Arms: The Soldier and the Revolutionary War
You know how the story ended. Now see how it began! Experience the sights and sounds of the American Revolution through the personal stories of the men and women who fought to win our nation’s independence. Explore an unprecedented display of rare Revolutionary War artifacts from the original colonies, England, France and Canada. This special exhibition runs through June 2027 and is included in your FREE Museum admission. Learn more here.
American Revolution: The Augmented Exhibition
Opening Saturday, April 25
From the rhythms of daily life in Colonial Virginia to the frozen resolve of Valley Forge, from the charged streets of Boston to Washington’s daring crossing of the Delaware—and ultimately, the triumph at Yorktown—this groundbreaking augmented exhibition brings history to life. Easy-to-use HistoPad tablets take visitors through pivotal moments, hear the echoes of history and feel the tension, hope and determination that shaped a nation. Explore more here.
Washington’s War Tent Display
April 29-30
Explore a handsewn, full-scale replica of General George Washington’s Revolutionary War office and sleeping quarters presented by the Museum of the American Revolution. Interact with costumed interpreters to experience how the tent was used during the war and learn more about camp furnishings and equipment.
General Washington’s original sleeping and office tent from the Revolutionary War is on permanent display at the Museum of the American Revolution in historic Philadelphia.
Virginia 250 Passport Program
The Museum is a proud VA250 Passport Program location! Collect stamps, receive discounts and win prizes at over 70 historic sites and museums across Virginia. Pick up your passport at Virginia Welcome Centers and select passport locations.
Upcoming Revolutionary War Public Programs
The Museum is celebrating Army 250 throughout the year with FREE public programs. More information is posted on the Museum’s events calendar.
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May 5 and 12: Battle Brief – Patrick Henry’s Revolutionary War
May 8: 2026 Symposium – Revolutionary War 250: Struggle for Independence,
1777-1779. Hear from some of the nation’s most respected authorities on the history of the American Revolution as they discuss the vital role the U.S. Army played in shaping the country’s creation during the middle years of the Revolutionary War.
May 9: History Hike – General Washington’s Alexandria: A Walking Tour
June
June 2 and 9: Battle Brief – American Scoundrel: General James Wilkinson and the Early Republic
June 20: History Hike – The Battle of Bristoe Station, 1862
July
July 14: Battle Brief – Remembering the Revolution at Arlington National Cemetery: A Panel Discussion
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Revolutionary War YouTube Playlist
Explore more Revolutionary War content on the Museum’s YouTube channel.
The following events are hosted by The Army Historical Foundation and require paid registration
Battle Ride: The American Revolution in Virginia, 1775-1776*
May 30-31: Join The Army Historical Foundation and historian Michael Cecere to explore the less well-known events of the American Revolution that took place in 1775 and 1776 in southeastern Virginia that affected the outcomes at the Battles of Trenton and Princeton. Sites visited will include Williamsburg, Hampton, Great Bridge, Norfolk and Gwynn’s Island. Registration required.
Army Birthday 6.14K Race*
Join the second annual Army Birthday 6.14K Road Race that begins and ends at the Museum. Registration required.
The Battle Ride: The American Revolution in Virginia, 1775-1776 and the Army Birthday 6.14K Race activities are hosted by The Army Historical Foundation, the non-profit organization for the Museum’s revenue generating operations and fundraising in support of the National Museum of the United States Army, and does not imply U.S. Army endorsement of the views expressed or the endorsement of any associated private and commercial entities.