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Special Event

Event

Festival: Occupied Philadelphia Weekend

Independence National Historical Park

Fee:

Free.

Location:

Throughout the park

Dates & Times

Date:

Sunday, September 29, 2019

Time:

10:00 AM

Duration:

5 hours

Type of Event

Living History

Description

Join Independence National Historical Park and the Museum of the American Revolution as we observe the British Occupation of Philadelphia, September 1777 to June 1778.  Meet reenactors portraying soldiers and civilians to learn about life during the occupation.  Enjoy special programs and family-friendly activities.


More information

Reservation or Registration: No

Image Gallery

Color photo of a man dressed in a British military uniform from the 1700s speaking to Boy Scouts.
Color photo of visitors watching reenactors in British military uniforms drill with muskets.
Color photo of a man in colonial costume being led away by British soldiers in red military uniforms
Color photo of a man dressed in a British military uniform from the 1700s speaking to Boy Scouts.
People of all ages enjoy interacting with costumed soldiers at Occupied Philadelphia.
Museum of the American Revolution
Color photo of visitors watching reenactors in British military uniforms drill with muskets.
Learn about soldiers and civilians during the British Occupation.
Museum of the American Revolution
Color photo of a man in colonial costume being led away by British soldiers in red military uniforms
The British occupation of Philadelphia impacted the lives of all civilians.
Museum of the American Revolution
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