Discover Revolutionary Stories During “Revolution at the Library” Summer Program

Library Program Expands to Nearly 30 Branches Across the Region in Fifth Year

The Museum’s Revolution at the Library, presented in partnership with the Free Library of Philadelphia and Camden County Library System, returns for its fifth year of free library programming. The initiative has expanded to nearly 30 libraries across Burlington County, Camden County, and the Philadelphia region to bring the Museum’s content to life for local communities this summer, beginning Monday, June 15, 2026.

Elementary school students and their families can visit their local libraries to hear impactful Revolutionary-era stories from Museum educators while engaging in hands-on activities to spark curiosity and further historical empathy and knowledge. Programs feature a range of topics and contain interactive elements, like replica artifacts and documents, that children can examine and explore. Programs are free to attend and do not require advance registration. 

“It’s been amazing to watch Revolution at the Library’s impact grow across the region over the last five years,” said Rebecca Franco, Family Programs Manager for the Museum. “This year is especially exciting getting to teach kids about our nation’s 250th anniversary and about the Revolutionary era during this historic year. We hope to continue to spark young people’s curiosity about the diverse people and events of the Revolution.”

Participating Free Library of Philadelphia branches include Andorra, Eastwick, Frankford, Northeast Regional, Oak Lane, Queen Memorial, and Wyoming. Camden County Library program locations include Gloucester Township Blackwood Rotary Library, Haddon Township Library, Merchantville Library, and William G. Rohrer Memorial Library. The full list of program locations, dates, and times can be found here.  

New to this year’s Revolution at the Library lineup is the “Explore the Declaration” program, which teaches kids about the Declaration, its creation, and why it still matters 250 years later, and connects with the themes in our special exhibition, The Declaration’s Journey. Other topics include “What’s Under the Museum,” which unearths the treasures found during the archaeological excavation of the Museum’s site before its construction; “Life at Sea,” which explores what life was like for sailors on privateer ships; “Thinking Like a Historian,” which encourages students to think critically about what replica objects can teach us about the past; “Spies,” which examines espionage in the Revolutionary era. 

Additionally, participants and their families can sign up for a field trip to the Museum from their neighborhood on a select date. Participants can also make future Museum visits by taking advantage of the Library Pass Program, which allows visitors of over 100 libraries to visit the Museum for free.  

Revolution at the Library 2026 is supported by the Christian R. and Mary F. Lindback Foundation and the National Endowment for the Humanities.

About the Camden County Library System  
Established in 1921, Camden County Library System seeks to meet the recreational, informational and educational needs of its customers with locations in Camden, Bellmawr, Gloucester Township, Haddon Township, Merchantville, Winslow Township and Voorhees Township. The library is governed and supported by the Camden County Board of Commissioners and the Camden County Library Commission. For more information about the Camden County Library System, visit www.camdencountylibrary.org or call (856) 772-1636.  

About the Free Library of Philadelphia 
The Free Library of Philadelphia system, with 54 locations advances literacy, guides learning, and inspires curiosity with millions of digital and physical materials; 31,000 yearly programs and workshops; free public computers and extensive Wi-Fi; and rich special collections, including those at the Parkway Central Library. With more than five million in-person visits and five million more online annually, the Free Library is one of the largest public library systems in the United States. For more information, visit www.freelibrary.org. 

About Museum of the American Revolution 
The Museum of the American Revolution uncovers and shares compelling stories about the diverse people and complex events that sparked America’s ongoing experiment in liberty, equality, and self-government. Through the Museum’s unmatched collection, immersive galleries, powerful theater experiences, and interactive elements, visitors gain a deeper appreciation for how this nation came to be and feel inspired to consider their role in ensuring that the promise of the American Revolution endures. Located just steps away from Independence Hall, the Museum serves as a portal to the region’s many Revolutionary sites, sparking interest, providing context, and encouraging exploration. The Museum, which opened on April 19, 2017, is an independent, non-profit, and non-partisan organization. For more information, visit www.AmRevMuseum.org or call 877.740.1776.