Banners of Liberty: An Exhibition of Revolutionary War Flags

Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the “shot heard round the world” with a once-in-a-lifetime exhibition! Banners of Liberty opens on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at the Museum of the American Revolution, bringing together 17 original Revolutionary-era flags in the largest collection shown in over 200 years.

🗓 Exhibition Dates: April 19 – August 10, 2025
📍 Where: Museum of the American Revolution, 101 S. Third St., Philadelphia
🎟 Included with Museum admission

This exclusive exhibit honors the political ideals, identities, and visual expressions of liberty that carried a new nation through war. Don’t miss a rare viewing of The Commander in Chief’s Standard, only shown once before since the Museum’s opening.

Opening Day Public Celebration (April 19, 10:15 – 11:00 AM)
Kick off the exhibit with a lively plaza event, featuring:

• Central York Middle School Colonial Fife and Drum Corps
• Remarks by Museum leaders and elected officials
• Refreshments & Revolutionary-era cooking demos

Spring Break Activities (April 12–27):
Design Your Own Flag Craft
Discovery Cart on Flagmaker Rebecca Flower Young
Revolution Place hands-on gallery
Daily 10-minute object talks & more