ENSURING THAT THE PROMISE OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION ENDURES

ANNUAL REPORT October 2018 - September 2019 1 MESSAGE FROM OUR CHAIRMAN

This is a museum like no other and its importance becomes more apparent every day.

As we look ahead to welcoming our one millionth visitor this summer, we are gratified that visitors from around the world have found our institution so necessary MISSION and relevant. It is a testament to the public’s hunger for the rich and complex stories that we tell, and the critical importance of the Museum as a space for dialogue about The Museum uncovers and the issues of our time.

shares compelling stories What a privilege it is to serve as chairman of this institution at such an exciting moment as we approach about the diverse people the 250th anniversary of our nation in 2026. We are truly indebted to General John Jumper, who served as chairman from 2016–2020, for his integrity, humility, and extraordinary service to our country and and complex events that its history. We are grateful for his leadership during such a critically important time in the growth of sparked America’s ongoing our organization.

experiment in liberty, equality, I look forward to working with President and CEO Dr. R. Scott Stephenson and this exceptionally talented and self-government. staff and dedicated Board of Directors to guide the Museum to its fullest potential, expanding its reach and impact nationally and internationally.

This year, we unveiled our 2019–2026 Strategic Plan for the Museum, leading us to the nation’s 250th VISION anniversary, which holds such promise for us. The staff-driven process, with interaction from the Board, was transformational for our institution as we refined our mission and vision statements, values, and To ensure that the promise strategic goals and objectives. This plan will guide our growth as we seek to dramatically extend our reach of the American Revolution and broaden our impact in the coming years and fully live into the promise that our early supporters and endures. our late Founding Chairman H.F. (Gerry) Lenfest saw in us. We are thankful to our many members, donors, and partners for their support of this extraordinary work. Together, we will ensure that the promise of the American Revolution endures!

Morris W. Offit, Chairman of the Board

2 MESSAGE FROM OUR PRESIDENT AND CEO

Every day we open our doors to people from across the country and around the world. To date, more than 875,000 visitors have experienced what CBS Sunday Morning recently called the Museum’s “nuanced, warts-and-all version of the American Revolution.”

We have been thrilled by the overwhelmingly positive response we have received and now can speak with confidence about what has clearly resonated with audiences, enabling us to make even more informed decisions going forward.

Our second full year as an operating museum was indeed another year of “firsts.” We celebrated a Year of Hamilton with a hands-on exhibit and special programs, launched an initiative that prepares Philadelphia- area immigrants for citizenship, and delivered thoughtful scholarship through several new publications. We also continued to serve nearly 70,000 students per year, host distinguished guest speakers, and deliver dynamic programs that engaged visitors of all ages.

In the following pages, you will read about these initiatives and others, all guided by the strategic goals and CONTENTS objectives articulated in our new 2019-2026 Strategic Plan. We are living into our mission and vision with our planning and are looking ahead to an even brighter horizon as we stand on the threshold of our nation’s A Year of Firsts ...... 3 250th anniversary in 2026. The Year of Hamilton ...... 7 Our staff has been privileged to work with such an engaged Board of Directors, led by General John Jumper Welcoming Distinguished Guests . 11 and now Morris W. Offit, who brings a true passion for the mission of this Museum and decades of esteemed leadership in the nonprofit, philanthropic, and corporate worlds. Learning and Engagement for All Ages ...... 13. . As a new and growing institution, opportunities abound. We’re looking ahead to a dynamic spring and summer, which will include the June opening of A Growing Constellation, a joint exhibition of flags and Stewarding and Growing founding documents, and the launch of the groundbreaking new exhibition When Women Lost the Vote: Our Collection ...... 15 .

A Revolutionary Story, 1776-1807 in August. Extending Our Digital Reach . . 17.

Thank you for all that you do to make our work possible. We hope to see you at the Museum! Strengthening Our Financial Foundation ...... 19

Thank You to Our Supporters . . . 21

Dr. R. Scott Stephenson, President and CEO Board of Directors . . . . . 28. .

1 “I feel a RICHER and BETTER CITIZEN for this VALUABLE LEARNING you imparted to us. I feel NEWLY INSPIRED in my quest for better Citizenship.”

– MADHURI M., CITIZENSHIP INITIATIVE STUDENT

2 A YEAR OF FIRSTS

Our second full year of operation was another In April and July, we hosted Naturalization Ceremonies READ ALL ABOUT IT! year of “firsts”as we continue to reach and engage during which a total of 100 participants from more Incredibly, three new publications by or about new audiences by creating meaningful, personal than 30 countries were sworn in as U.S. citizens. At the Museum were released this year . They are all experiences for each visitor. the July ceremony, participants were congratulated available for purchase in the Museum’s store . by Pennsylvania legislators Senator Larry Farnese and In the summer, we piloted the Citizenship Initiative, Representative Mary Isaacson, and Board Member Our new Museum guidebook captures the stories and scenes a free course designed to help aspiring citizens in the Will Schwartz, a native of Peru and a naturalized U.S. from our exhibits and collection, Philadelphia area prepare for U.S. citizenship, thanks citizen, who spoke about his experiences and what it and offers readers a behind-the- to generous support from Museum Board Member means to be an American. scenes look at how the Museum Will Schwartz and his wife Valerie Schwartz, John was created . This beautifully and Patricia Walsh, and UGI Corporation. During our illustrated book allows guests to first four-week course, Museum educators used our bring home a keepsake from their visit . exhibits, artifacts, and stories to prepare 16 adult We also published a richly learners from 10 different countries for the history illustrated exhibition catalog and civics portion of the Naturalization Test and for our 2018 exhibit Among His develop a deeper understanding of and appreciation Troops: Washington’s War Tent in for our nation’s history. This marked the first time a a Newly Discovered Watercolor . program like this has been offered at a Philadelphia Like the exhibit, the catalog museum. The Museum plans to offer the course was made possible by generous gifts from the Landenberger Family Foundation, several times per year. and Dorothea Posel† in memory of Ray Posel†, with the support of David Glyn†.

A new book by urban archaeologist Dr. Rebecca Yamin uses the CITIZENSHIP INITIATIVE archaeological finds from the excavation of the Museum’s site students came from to tell the story of Philadelphia’s different countries. transformation from the 17th century 10 to today . The book, Archaeology at the Site of the Museum of the American Revolution: A Tale of Two Taverns and the Growth of Philadelphia, U.S. was published by Temple University Press . 1 in 3 CITIZENS would pass the Naturalization Test †Deceased 3 “LIKE NOTHING I HAVE EVER SEEN. This is my second day in a row and I FEEL SO EMPOWERED by all I learned. The flag [exhibit] and its history were VAST and PRECISE.” – VISITOR SHARI S. VIA COMMENT CARD

4 A YEAR OF FIRSTS (CONTINUED)

Another first, in June we opened the limited-run special In August, we held our first week-longSummer ACCESSIBILITY FOR ALL exhibition A New Constellation: A Collection of Historic Teacher Institute to help teachers refine their ability 13-Star Flags just in time for Flag Day. Forty historic to teach the American Revolution in their classrooms, 13-star flags – many of which had never been displayed with a specific focus on the Declaration of Independence. before – were loaned to us by Jeff R. Bridgman, a leading The experience, which included gallery exploration, dealer in antique American flags and political textiles, workshops, and field trips, served19 teachers from who guest-curated the exhibit. The flags featured 13 states. It was generously funded by Ira D. and 32 different arrangements of 13 stars, representing Diana Riklis. the 13 colonies that declared independence from Great This year, we built upon our partnership with the Britain during the Revolutionary War. Foreign Policy Research Institute to plan four Due to the success of this exhibition, we will be reprising historical simulations for high school students, This year, the Museum began a robust staff training it in summer 2020 with A Growing Constellation: Flags and focusing on the Second Continental Congress’s process in autism sensitivity and awareness as part of an ongoing effort to foster inclusive, welcoming Founding Documents, 1776-2020, an exhibition featuring debate on declaring independence. The program experiences for all people . The Museum also offers a dozens of rare American flags, also on loan from served 139 students. At the March simulation, quiet room for guests to enjoy the Museum’s signature Bridgman, showcasing the addition of a star to the flag Congressman Brendan Boyle served as a guest speaker. films in a private setting, closed captioning for all for each state, alongside historic founding documents, on films, touch tours and tactile maps of the exhibits, More than 240 teachers participated in our professional loan from the Dorothy Tapper Goldman Foundation. The and other amenities . We are grateful for Gordon development workshops and 64 teachers took part exhibit has been made possible in part by a Chairman’s Gund’s support of our accessibility initiatives . in educator open houses. Thousands more utilized Grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities. our downloadable classroom resources, including our comprehensive teacher resource guide, created “…one of the best, if not with the support of the Arcadia Foundation, and our Hamilton Was Here exhibition resource guide for THE BEST MUSEUM 5th – 12th grade teachers. I have been to! …I have a service dog, a mobility impaired brother, and a deaf friend. All of us were taken aback ADULTS PEOPLE 5,329 1,941 by HOW ACCESSIBLE YOUTH visited the Museum YOUR MUSEUM IS!” 2,537 using Art-Reach’s ACCESS Philly – VISITOR SHAY W. ON FACEBOOK enjoyed free museum access program which allows individuals with a PA ACCESS via 100 memberships at local libraries. card to attend cultural institutions for just $2 . 5 “I absolutely LOVED THE HAMILTON EXHIBIT... it hit all the main points.” – VISITOR SHIRLEY W. VIA COMMENT CARD

6 THE YEAR OF HAMILTON

In September 2018, we launched a museum- Throughout the year, we welcomed 67,490 students, wide YEAR OF HAMILTON celebration that included most of whom participated in our signature school visit Hamilton-related object rotations in our galleries, program Through Their Eyes, which invites students evening programs, and guided walking tours through to see the Revolution through the perspectives of the historic Philadelphia. As the centerpiece, we opened diverse men, women, and children who experienced the hands-on exhibition Hamilton Was Here: Rising Up it. From October through March, 7,900 students from in Revolutionary Philadelphia in October, during the 128 schools engaged in a Hamilton Was Here facilitated lead-up to the Philadelphia premiere of Broadway’s program during which students learned to load and fire smash hit Hamilton: An American Musical. This exhibition a cannon, dressed up in reproduction 1790s clothing, We are grateful to those who revealed connections between the city of Philadelphia and designed a coin, among other activities. Scholarship supported our education programs: funding covered the cost of program participation for and Alexander Hamilton’s extraordinary contributions 1830 Family Foundation to the nation’s founding. 4,326 students from 60 schools. American Heritage Federal Credit Union Arcadia Foundation As part of our Year of Hamilton, we hosted a Halloween- The Bergman Foundation themed after-hours event featuring Jay Duckworth, Lisa and Arthur Berkowitz CHUBB Insurance Co . the props designer behind Broadway’s Hamilton. In Connelly Foundation March, we hosted a workshop with L.M. Elliot, author Hilda and Preston Davis Foundation of Hamilton and Peggy! A Revolutionary Friendship, as part Dolfinger-McMahon Foundation Fulton Bank of the Museum’s new Write the Revolution series of Christian R . and Mary F . Lindback Foundation young writers’ workshops. And in April, a Historians The Christopher Ludwick Foundation on Hamilton panel explored how history and theater Meridian Bank can work together to engage audiences. Walter J . Miller Trust Philadelphia Insurance Companies Will and Valerie Schwartz The Snider Foundation

FLAT 5,000 HAMILTONS 1,150 INDIVIDUAL POSTS

handed out to encourage visitors to using #HamiltonWasHere, explore the actual places where Hamilton lived reaching and worked in Philadelphia and tag their visits on PEOPLE social media using #HamiltonWasHere 2,300,000 7 “My son came on a field trip and he couldn’t stop talking about HOW AWESOME THIS MUSEUM IS. When our family came in from Boston he said WE NEEDED TO COME.” – VISITOR SARAH VIA COMMENT CARD

8 THE YEAR OF HAMILTON (CONTINUED)

Also during the Year of Hamilton, we installed a Hamilton Was Here was sponsored by Bank of America SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS collection of items related to Alexander and Elizabeth and community partner The Philadelphia Foundation, Hamilton, including a portrait of Hamilton by artist with additional support from Ellen and John Jumper, John Trumbull; an original printing of Hamilton’s David and Kim Adler, The Snider Foundation, and political publication, The Farmer Refuted (1775); and 1830 Foundation. a first edition of the combined Federalist Papers, among others.

In November, four exceptionally important Hamilton family heirlooms, including two never-before-displayed textiles, were loaned to the Museum by Alexander and Elizabeth Hamilton’s fifth great-grandson,Doug Throughout the year, we were actively planning for Hamilton. These included: the September 2019 opening of Cost of Revolution: The Life and Death of an Irish Soldier . Through • Hamilton’s original Society of the Cincinnati nearly 100 artifacts from across England, Ireland, Eagle Medal Australia, and the United States, the exhibit explores • Elizabeth Hamilton’s mourning ring with her the untold story of Richard St . George, an Irish soldier and artist in the British Army . In December, husband’s hair under glass Chief Historian Dr. Philip Mead and Associate • a baptismal gown likely made by Curator Matthew Skic traveled to Ireland to meet Elizabeth Hamilton with lending institutions, politicians, and relatives of St . George himself . We are grateful for the • a handkerchief embroidered with Elizabeth support provided by lead sponsors Irish Georgian Hamilton’s name Society, Irish Government Emigrant Support Programme, and Kazie and John C. Harvey .

Simultaneously, we were looking ahead to the special exhibition When Women Lost the Vote: A Revolutionary Story, 1776-1807, exploring the stories of women who legally voted in New Jersey following the Revolutionary War . In October, to prepare for this exhibition, we hired our first post- VISITORS furloughed doctoral curatorial fellow, Dr. Marcela Micucci . We 1,642 413 are grateful for the generosity of the National Society FEDERAL WORKERS Daughters of the American Revolution for a planning used the “Museums on Us” and their guests visited for free grant for this exhibition . Bank of America and program which offers free admission Comcast NBCUniversal are co-presenting sponsors . during the partial federal government shutdown to Bank of America cardholders on the first weekend in January . of each month . 9 “We have a GREAT RESPONSIBILITY in telling history, but we also know that HISTORY is our GREATEST TEACHER...” – KEN BURNS

10 WELCOMING DISTINGUISHED GUESTS

From thought-provoking programs with leading Karen Dougherty Buchholz, James F. Dever, Jr., John historians and scholars to performances and Jumper, Alan B. Miller, Morris W. Offit,and Stephen demonstrations, we delivered a rich and engaging Schwab. Marguerite Lenfest and Governor Edward G. variety of mission-driven programs that served both Rendell served as honorary chairs. new and existing audiences. Our popular Read the Revolution Speaker Series In April 2019, we presented acclaimed documentary continued with renowned authors and historians filmmakerKen Burns with the Lenfest Spirit of the Dr. Colin G. Calloway, Dr. Mary Sarah Bilder,

American Revolution Award in recognition of his Dr. Laurel Thatcher Ulrich, and Dr. Virginia DeJohn Dr. R. Scott Stephenson and Yale University historian and Hamilton expert “ham” it up more than four decades of masterful storytelling Anderson presenting lively discussions of their work. Dr. Joanne Freeman prior to her October discussion on her new book The Field about our nation’s history and its revolutionary spirit. of Blood: Violence in Congress and the Road to Civil War. In February, we partnered with the World Affairs The award was presented by Marguerite Lenfest, Council to host “The Rise of Global Authoritarianism” on behalf of her late husband H. F. (Gerry) Lenfest, featuring keynote speaker Garry Kasparov, chairman along with General John Jumper and Dr. R. Scott of the Human Rights Foundation. This event marked Stephenson. the first in a series of annual panel discussions about Prior to the award presentation, Burns met with nearly the enduring American Revolution. 100 local high school students for a discussion about In January, we hosted a launch party for the new book documentary filmmaking. We are grateful toBank Never Caught, The Story of Ona Judge by Philadelphia- of America, the presenting sponsor for the event. based authors Erica Armstrong Dunbar and Kathleen The event was chaired by Museum Board Member Van Cleve, as part of the Museum’s new Write the Internationally acclaimed ceramic artist Martha McGeary Snider with co-chairs John Aglialoro, Michelle Erickson presented a special evening program Revolution series of young writers’ workshops. and a live ceramic demonstration in December.

The Museum received 3 MAJOR AWARDS this year.

A PA Museums 2019 An American Alliance An American Association for Special Achievement Award of Museums (AAM) State and Local History (AASLH) for Revolution Place Award for Sustainability Award for Revolution Place

11 “EVERYONE should start their PHILADELPHIA TRIP HERE...” – MILLER FAMILY FROM LOS ANGELES VIA COMMENT CARD

12 LEARNING AND ENGAGEMENT FOR ALL AGES

Every day, we make the past come alive for neighboring sites, including City Tavern Restaurant’s SPECIAL PROGRAMS guests of all ages by delivering dynamic daily back garden and Carpenters’ Hall. Approximately programs that activate the Museum with costumed 3,500 members of the public enjoyed guided walking interpretation, storytelling, and hands-on activities. tours and family-friendly activities. This year, thousands of guests took guided tours of our Also in October, we celebrated Indigenous Peoples exhibits, listened to audio tours, and participated in Weekend in partnership with the Oneida Indian add-on talks and artisan workshops. Nation. In January, the Philadelphia Jazz Project In the Museum’s family-friendly discovery center presented a lyrical tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Revolution Place, created in partnership with To celebrate the Fourth of July, we invited visitors FamilySearch International, we welcomed more than to declare how they will #BeTheRevolution and As part of our Meet the Revolution series of living 16,720 visitors this year for storytime, living history explore the history and continuing legacy of the history interpretation, this summer we hosted three Declaration of Independence. performances, and craft activities. The space brings to costumed Interpreters-in-Residence Joel Cook, life the Museum’s lively, diverse neighborhood during Cheyney McKnight, and Nastassia Parker, who Over the summer, visitors enjoyed the Sounds of the the 1770s and invites visitors to learn through recreated brought to life the stories of people of color . Revolution with six weekends of musical performances historical environments, interactive touchscreens, and Visitors were able to experience the diversity of the and demonstrations, which celebrated different musical Revolutionary era through theatrical performances, reproduction objects. styles, traditions, and expressions from the Revolutionary dynamic storytelling, and hands-on demonstrations . In October 2018, we hosted our second annual Occupied era, thanks to the support of Carole Haas Gravagno. Philadelphia living history event, commemorating the We are grateful to Stavros Niarchos Foundation for 241st anniversary of the British Army’s occupation of supporting our family programming and to Comcast Philadelphia. More than 50 volunteer living history NBCUniversal for supporting our military community interpreters filled the Museum’s outdoor plaza and discounts and Memorial Day and Veterans Day events.

Monthly History After Hours events offered special VISITORS PEOPLE themed programs, access to the Museum’s exhibits 1,468 3,624 for a reduced fee, and happy hour specials . Themes utilized the Blue Star Families visited the Museum included Black History Untold with award-winning program which offers free admission on July 1 as part of Wawa Welcome storyteller Sofiya Ballin, Death and Taxes featuring author Stephen Fried, and A Winter’s Ball . We are to military families from Memorial Day through Labor Day America’s Free Museum Day grateful to PECO for supporting History After Hours . 13 “ARTIFACTS AT EVERY TURN make learning about the Revolution SO HANDS-ON. I couldn’t wait to turn the corner to see what was next.”

– VISITOR LESLIE V. VIA TWITTER

14 STEWARDING AND GROWING OUR COLLECTION

At the heart of the Museum experience is our In May, we acquired a map of the Yorktown battlefield unmatched collection of original objects and works created by Continental Artillery Officer Sebastian Bauman, of art, as well as those that are generously loaned to who served at the Battle of Yorktown, thanks to the us. We continue to add items of exceptional historical Landenberger Family Foundation (founded by Bill significance to our collection through object donations Landenberger) and The Acorn Foundation Fund for and dedicated funding from individual donors. History in Memory of Alexander Orr Vietor (David B. Vietor, Richard R. Vietor, Louise V. Oliver, Pauline V. Some of our most significant acquisitions this year Sheehan, Alexander W. Vietor, and Martha V. Glass, included a signed edition of Phillis Wheatley’s Poems trustees). The map was engraved and published in Just in time for the Fourth of July, we installed a rare 1776 on Various Subjects, which has been on loan to the broadside printing of the Declaration of Independence, Philadelphia in 1782. on loan from California resident Holly Metcalf Kinyon, Museum and was generously donated to us in a descendant of Declaration signer John Witherspoon. February by Museum Board Member Marion Lane. This summer, we acquired the wooden sea chest of We are honored that former Board Member Herman Revolutionary War veteran John Claypoole, third O. Benninghoff II donated three rifles to us. A husband of the famed Betsy Ross, thanks to Claudia two-dollar note, signed by Philadelphia merchant and Richard Balderston and Steve and Cecilia Benjamin Levy (1726-1802), was generously donated Balderston. The chest is now installed in the Museum’s by our Board Chairman Morris W. Offit. “War at Sea” gallery.

In February, we installed the powder horn of Gershom We also are grateful for the generosity of Pamela Prince, a black soldier who served and died in the J. and James D. Penny, Ernest C. Downs, and Revolutionary War. It is on loan from the Luzerne County Kaufman Americana Foundation for their Historical Society, where it was donated by Prince’s support of collections acquisitions. “ARTIFACTS AT EVERY TURN family, which includes Denise Dennis (left), founding make learning about the Revolution president of The Dennis Farm Charitable Land Trust. SO HANDS-ON. I couldn’t wait to turn the corner to see what was next.” NEW LOANED – VISITOR LESLIE V. VIA TWITTER ACQUISITIONS 37 OBJECTS 75 which include were installed in the 61 DONATIONS Museum’s galleries this year 14 PURCHASES 15 “If THIS PLACE is any indication, this might be THE FUTURE OF MUSEUMS in America.” – VISITOR FROM MASSACHUSETTS VIA TRIPADVISOR

16 EXTENDING OUR DIGITAL REACH

This year, we continued to use digital technology which features excerpts from thought-provoking books We are currently reimagining our website to reflect to make the Museum’s greatest assets – its collection, about the American Revolution, was widely read and new strategic priorities and initiatives, with the goal surprising stories, and expert voices – available to a enjoyed by more than 57,000 subscribers. of launching an updated site in 2020. We now can global audience, advancing the Museum’s mission livestream our Read the Revolution Speaker Series and This summer, we launched a Virtual Museum Tour with new and existing audiences beyond our building. other special programs, thanks to the generosity of John that allows people from across the globe to experience McFadden and Lisa Kabnick. We also are repurposing the Museum’s award-winning, immersive galleries Nearly 500,000 people visited our website this year to our “Finding Freedom” and “Seasons of Independence” through 360-degree images. The project was made plan their visit, download educational materials, peruse in-gallery digital interactives to make them available possible by generous support from George S. digitized objects from our collection, and more. Our as an online resource later this year, thanks to the Blumenthal. Additional support was provided by dynamic social media presence continues to grow by support of The Albert M. Greenfield Foundation and Nancy and Morris W. Offit and Lester Crown. the day, with more than 76,000 highly engaged fans Ira D. and Diana Riklis. and followers across Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Our bi-weekly Read the Revolution e-newsletter,

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LIKES 944 RETWEETS 7,479 185 ENGAGEMENTS 17 “We are SO IN LOVE with this museum. When our family leaves a place FULL OF CONVERSATION about all the things we learned, IT WAS A GREAT DAY!” – VISITOR KRISTI H. VIA FACEBOOK

18 STRENGTHENING OUR FINANCIAL FOUNDATION

OPERATING REVENUE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION $14,606,110 ASSETS Cash and Cash Equivalents $1,427,972 Museum admission of $3,834,512 and Investments 40,918,257 contributions of $4,655,126 were the Pledges Receivable 10,540,105 Fixed Assets 87,288,848 Admissions largest sources of our operating revenue . Other 870,297 Our membership program remains strong Retail Sales with 5,325 active members at the fiscal $ Membership 141,045,479 Café Reserve and Board-Designated year end . Thanks to the success of our Endowment Funds Catering & capital campaign, our operations are $ Facility Rental LIABILITIES 2,103,421 supported by a Board-approved draw of Other Earned 5 percent from our Board-Designated NET ASSETS Contributions Endowment Funds, totaling $1,411,916 . Without Donor Restrictions $125,802,693 In addition, $3,079,235 was transferred With Donor Restrictions 13,139,365 from Reserves . $138,942,058

OPERATING EXPENSES ENDOWMENT $11,227,540 $38,425,070

With no debt and a healthy operating The Museum had hoped to secure a $25 million Endowment Fundraising reserve, the Museum is in a strong financial as part of its $150 million capital campaign to establish position . The majority of the Museum’s the Museum of the American Revolution . Thanks to General and expenditures cover school and public the extraordinary generosity of our many supporters, we Administrative programming, evening programs and exceeded the campaign goal, raising $173 million . Our Program Services special weekend programming, exhibition Endowment account plus Board-Designated Endowment development, curatorial research, collection accounts as of September 30, 2019 totaled $38,425,070 . care, facility maintenance, loan rotation, An additional $9,325,000 will be deposited into the marketing, and our digital outreach on Endowment through 2023, as pledges are received . multiple platforms .

19 “A PROFOUND EXPERIENCE. I was so moved by George Washington’s tent... tears were rolling down my cheeks. THANK YOU for bringing to life those that walked before us and gave us so much.” – VISITOR DEB S. VIA FACEBOOK

20 THANK YOU TO OUR SUPPORTERS

We gratefully acknowledge gifts from the following generous individuals to support our LIBERTY SOCIETY operations from October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2019, which is the Museum’s fiscal year. The Liberty Society recognizes those who have These committed donors provided essential funding for the great work outlined in this year’s included the Museum in their estate plans, and annual report. Thank you! through their example, encourage others to do the same . Liberty Society members create a lasting legacy through planned giving commitments that $1 MILLION AND ABOVE allow us to inspire and engage rising generations through the promise of the American Revolution . Alan B . and Jill Miller Anonymous Anonymous John B . (Jay) Adams, Jr . Joseph Amodeo

$100,000 TO $999,999 Calypso† and Thomas† Bamford Peggy Pace Duckett and George Drach John Aglialoro and Joan Carter Maguire Foundation Wayne and Nancy Dunham

Bank of America George and Esther Ann McFarland Foundation P .F .N . Fanning† Virginia and Alfred† Furlan Dick and Sally Brickman Cheryl and Philip Milstein Thomas and Charlene Hand Stephen H . Case Stavros Niarchos Foundation Robert Hansen

Joseph and Marie Field Nancy and Morris W . Offit Kevin Heim and Nicholas Walls June Jump† The Albert M . Greenfield Foundation Margot and Ross† Perot John and Ellen Jumper The Katz Foundation The Frank and Denise Quattrone Foundation: H .F . (Gerry) Lenfest† Denise Foderaro and Frank Quattrone Landenberger Family Foundation David Mason Philip Syng and Daphne Craven Reese Herbert C . Miller Marguerite and H .F . (Gerry)† Lenfest Morris W . and Nancy Offit The Aileen K . and Brian L . Roberts Foundation Blake B . Peterson Philip S . and Daphne Reese William M . Reilly† Edward G . Rendell Martha McGeary Snider All gifts after October 1, 2019 will be reflected in the next annual report. †Deceased 21 CORPORATE PARTNERS AND ADVISORY COUNCIL $50,000 TO $99,999

We are grateful to our corporate partners for their support of the Museum’s community Acorn Foundation Fund for History The Horace W . Goldsmith Foundation programming and educational initiatives . Additionaly, our Corporate Advisory Council in Memory of Alexander Orr Vietor furthers the Museum’s mission while advancing their own organizations’ philanthropic John Herzog (David B . Vietor, Richard R . Vietor, Louise and community engagement goals . We are deeply grateful to the following individuals V . Oliver, Pauline V . Sheehan, Alexander W . Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel who served on the Museum’s 2019 Corporate Advisory Council: Vietor, and Martha V . Glass, trustees) Foundation

James F . Dever, Jr ., Chair Michele Juliana American Express Momentum Telecom Market President, Philadelphia Market Lead, Bank of America Technology Consulting, RSM International George S . Blumenthal The Philadelphia Foundation

Jeanette Arthur Adrian King William and Laura Buck Pritzker Military Museum and Library Programs Manager, Global Corporate Partner, Ballard Spahr William V . Campbell Foundation Giving, CHUBB Tim King Ira D . and Diana Riklis Chubb Insurance Joseph C . Atkinson Business Consultant, SAP - Philadelphia US/Trifecta Advisory Tech, John Hancock Investments Comcast NBCUniversal Media & Telecom (TMT) Leader, PwC Ed and Cyma Satell Phil Moses David and Kim Darnell Ira Brown Vice President, Will and Valerie Schwartz Regional President, Philadelphia Market, INTECH Construction Eileen and Beverly M . DuBose III M&T Bank/Wilmington Trust Company The Snider Foundation Jack O’Brien Frances and Beverly DuBose Guy Brudahl Vice President, Brûlée Catering Foundation Pina Templeton† Accounts Manager, Romona Riscoe Benson Momentum Telecom David† and Rachel Glyn Richard C . von Hess Foundation Director of Corporate Relations, Michael Conway PECO Senior Partner, John Smith McKinsey & Company President and CEO, Pennsylvania Jake Dawson Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Company THE FIRST OVAL OFFICE Director of Business Development, Matthew J . Swett In February, the Museum brought its Chamber of Commerce of Partner, hand-stitched replica of General George Greater Philadelphia Pepper Hamilton LLP Washington’s War Tent to the home of Bruce Foulke Robert F . Stiles Board Member William Raveis and his wife President and CEO, VP, Business Development, Candace Raveis in Naples, Florida, for an American Heritage Federal Credit Union The Haverford Trust Company intimate lecture by President and CEO Dr. R. David Gaulin Scott Stephenson, as part of the Museum’s Karla Trotman Senior Director, Cyber Operations, First Oval Office Project. In March, the Chief Operating Officer, Comcast replica tent was hosted by Margot Perot and her late husband Ross Perot in Dallas, Electro Soft, Inc . Texas. Over 200 elementary school students from the Episcopal School of Dallas, the Parish Episcopal School, and University Park Elementary School enjoyed educational programming and interpretation inside the tent. 22 $25,000 TO $49,999 CBS SUNDAY MORNING

In June, the Museum was featured in a 7-minute 1830 Family Foundation Jon and Cynthia Harris Dorothea Posel†, in memory segment on CBS Sunday Morning which was of Ray Posel† The Arcadia Foundation Irish Georgian Society viewed by approximately 6 million people nation- Candace and William Raveis wide . The segment featured interviews with Museum Lisa and Arthur Berkowitz John and Ellen Jumper President and CEO Dr . R . Scott Stephenson, Peggy and Jeff Shaver David and Rhonda Cohen Lisa D . Kabnick and Museum Board Member Ray Halbritter, and John H . McFadden Martha McGeary Snider Harvard University Professor Dr . Vincent Brown . Connelly Foundation National Society Daughters Richard and Laura Vague Lester Crown of the American Revolution John and Patricia Walsh Daniel DiLella and Oneida Indian Nation Monica Duvall Edwin S . Webster Foundation PECO Gordon Gund Richard and Lisa Witten Pennsylvania Historical Ray Halbritter and Museum Commission

$10,000 TO $24,999

Anonymous Karen Dougherty Buchholz Government of Ireland Kenneth and Catharine Klaus Philadelphia Insurance Emigrant Support Programme Companies Timothy and Pamela Alles The Cassady Family Janet and Lew† Klein Edward G . Rendell American Heritage Federal Mark and Iris Coblitz Ronald and Eleanor Gross Fran and Leon L . Levy Credit Union T . Christopher and Mary Roth Suzanne and Norman Cohn J . Ira and Nicki Harris Family Christian R . and Mary F . Claudia and Richard Balderston Foundation Lindback Foundation John W . and Jeanne M . Rowe John W . Copeland and Ballard Spahr LLP Gianna F . Biondi Linda J . Harris Ira Lubert and Pam Estadt Debby and Stephen Schwab

Thomas E . Beach Doug and Maria DeVos The Haverford Trust Company Macro Consultants LLC Albert H . and Shirley Small

The Bergman Foundation DLA Piper LLP Brian and Barbara Hendelson Michael Murray and The Society of St . George - Wendy Newlon Philadelphia Sheldon and Jill Bonovitz Dolfinger-McMahon Foundation Deborah and Kurt Hilzinger Joseph E . Neubauer and Lynn H . Smith Jean-Pierre and Joseph W . Dooley David M . Humphrey and Jeanette Lerman-Neubauer Elizabeth Bouvel Gayla J . McCluskey UGI Corporation Peggy Duckett and Pennsylvania Lumbermens Richard Brown and George Drach Kaufman Americana Foundation Laurie Wagman Mutual Insurance Company Mary Jo Otsea The Dunn Foundation Robert E . and Margot W . Keith Welfare Foundation

†Deceased 23 $5,000 TO $9,999

David and Kim Adler Timothy R . Collins Alfred Hagen Paul and Mary Lockhart Malcolm L . Polis The Armstrong Foundation Richard and Ginger Dietrich Lynne and Harold Honickman Bennett P . Lomax RSM International George Asch Ernest C . Downs Hyster-Yale Materials Lomax Family Foundation R . Scott and Donna Stephenson Jeanne Asplundh James Dunigan Handling, Inc . M&T Bank James and Jane Stern Estate of Thomas† and Robert and Terry Edwards Independence Blue Cross Dean Malissa Robert A .M . Stern Architects † Calypso Bamford EisnerAmper INTECH Construction Peter Mark Jeralyn and Peter† Svanda Julian and Lois Brodsky Bob and Penny Fox Lisa Jacobs Tom and Linda McCarthy Cynthia Sweeney Elia Buck Freeman’s Henry M . Justi Meridian Bank West Pharmaceutical Services James M . and Elinor Buck Kindy French Caroline and Adrian R . King, Jr . Walter J . Miller Trust WSFS Bank The CHG Charitable Trust Fulton Bank Michael J . Leech David and Dorothy Mink Phil Christensen Limond and Kimberlee Grindstaff H . Gordon Leggett and The Philadelphia Contributionship Madeline Miller †Deceased

COLLECTIONS SOCIETY

The Collections Society was established Founding Members Benefactor Member in 2019 to enhance the Museum’s Jeanne Asplundh Sue and Eric Baelen Gerald Bernaz distinguished collection of art, Claudia and Richard Kevin and Kristine Boettcher Joseph Caruso manuscripts, and printed Balderston William and Laura Buck Louis and Nina Eni works that span the scope Ernest C . Downs Deborah and Gary Dorshimer Timothy and Susan Gillespie of the Revolutionary era . Eileen and Beverly M . DuBose III John and Ellen Jumper Linda J . Harris Collections Society mem- William K . duPont Tim and Cynthia King John and Judy Herdeg bers make annual gifts of Brian and Barbara Hendelson $500 or more to support Marguerite Lenfest Michele Juliana John Herzog the care, maintenance, and Amy Parenti David and Dorothy Mink Louise Oliver expansion of our holdings . Bruce Coleman Perkins Theodore R . Robb In recognition of their annual Pamela J . and James D . Penny Robert and Gene Pratter Margaret Satell gifts, Collections Society William and Candace Raveis T . Christopher and Mary Roth Walter and Cornelia Schmidt

members receive invitations William H . White John and Marian Weston Fellow to exclusive events with Lisa Witomski and James Scott F . Gordon Yasinow Timothy and Pamela Alles Museum curators and experts Roger W . Jacobs in the field . The Society was Robert E . and Margot W . Keith John Heenan instrumental in funding a Dean Malissa Peggy and Jeff Shaver number of acquisitions this year . Tom and Linda McCarthy Nicholas and Pamela Hackett James S . and Sally Studdiford David and Kim Adler 24 $2,500 TO $4,999 GEORGE WASHINGTON COUNCIL John Antonuk David McShane The George Washington Council Therese G . Bentley Leslie A . Miller and Richard Worley provides the Museum’s most Lucy R . Carl Cynthia Mirsky significant contributed source Jeffrey Dahlgren Lanny and Ann Patten of operating support . These William R . Eason and Philadelphia Continental Chapter, philanthropic leaders make annual Jennifer Clements Sons of the American Revolution gifts of $5,000+ that sustain our programs and launch new initia- Gideon and Tomi Epstein Robert Prosser George Washington Council Members Alfred Hagen and tives that are core to our mission . Carole Haas Gravagno, along with Kirsten Hagen attend Bruce K . Foulke Deedie Rose Named for the General whose the Spirit of the American Revolution Award Gala. Timothy and Susan Gillespie D . Keith Ross, Jr . dedication, perseverance, and steadfastness continue to inspire Stanley and Arlene Ginsburg Stewart and Sidney Spahr us, this group enables our most Thomas and Charlene Hand Claudia and Jim Stowers ambitious work . In recognition for John and Bernadette Heenan Texas Society DAR their support, George Washington Tim and Cynthia King Rick and Cate Waddell Council members are invited to intimate dinners, exclusive ZeeAnn and Max Mason programs, and once-in-a-lifetime travel opportunities .

REVOLUTION SOCIETY Stephen and Mara Saltzman, The work of our curators and Revolution Society Members, attend the Spirit of educators is enhanced by the the American Revolution Award Gala. A REVOLUTIONARY SUMMER AT leadership support of our annual NEW-YORK HISTORICAL SOCIETY donors . We welcome contributors This summer, visitors to New-York Historical who give at the $1,000-$4,999 Society explored our replica of Washington’s level into the Revolution Society . War Tent, which was on display in their The Revolution Society makes outdoor courtyard on select weekends as part an immediate impact, enabling of their museum-wide Revolutionary Summer the Museum to care for our celebration. The program was staffed by our world-class collection and offer educators who led visitors on a tour through educational programs that engage the many facets of camp life during the War for Independence. Also on display was the every generation . Revolution Museum’s Pierre L’Enfant watercolor painting of the 1782 Continental Army encampment Society members enjoy a curated at Verplanck’s Point, New York – the only known eyewitness image of Washington’s experience through specially Revolution Society Members Jim and Sally Studdiford Marquee Tent during the Revolutionary War – which was discovered by our curators in designed programs with Museum talk with Gardner Cadwallader at a preview event. 2017. We are grateful to Nancy and Morris W. Offit, William and Candace Raveis, and experts, leading authors, and the Joseph, Jack, and Morton Mandel Foundation for funding this project. historians . 25 $1,000 TO $2,499

Anonymous (3) William and Renee Chester Frank J . Guarini Susan and Frank Mechura Steven and Mara Saltzman Shawna Abston George Clarke Nicholas and Pam Hackett Mark and Ann Meronek Margaret Satell David and Jane Acton Donald Clement William Hanson Jeanne Michael Anthony Schaeffer and Neysa Adams Sarah Miller Coulson Hannah Henderson Herbert Miller, Jr . Katie Adams Justin Aglialoro Christopher and Susan Cowie IBEW Local 98 Edith Peterson Mitchell and Howard and Gail Schaevitz George Ahern Gordon Crawford Richard and Janice Ingram Delmar K . Mitchell Michael and Mary Ellen Schattman George and Alice Ahrens Paul Decker Roger W . Jacobs Edward Montgomery Walter M . Schmidt James Alexandre Geraldine W . Dellenback Michael D . Johnson Sandra Muller Neil and Ellen Sklaroff Warren M . Alter Eric and Danae Delman Michele Juliana Gene Murphy and Jackie Michel Kristian and Matthew Smith Aramark Gary and Dawna DeLong Henry K . Justi Louis Nayovitz Foundation Sarena Snider Jim and Janet Averill Henry DePippo Jane Kamensky Jacqueline Needleman and David Cohen Stephen Stack William J . Avery Mark and Tobey Dichter Eileen Keller Carol and Lewis Neilson Joan and Philip N . Steel, Jr . Robert A . Ayerle and Deborah Dorshimer Dean and Katherine Kinsey Lathrop B . and Erica Nelson Richard P . Steiner Christine B . Voss Brian Draper Joseph Klingman and Jean Barry Robert Keating New England Antique Arms Betsy and Wally Stern Brad duPont Society, Inc . Sue and Eric Baelen Jane† and Leonard Korman Francis R . and Mary Jo Strawbridge Early American Industries Jane and Rick Nowak Sara† and Alex Bedrosian Association Krakauer Fund at the Jewish Kathleen M . Sullivan Frank and Carole Ortner Thomas and Christine Berk Betsy and Richard Eiseman Community Foundation of Paul and Wendy Tackett Greater Mercer Amy Parenti Barbara Berkowitz Howard Eisen Peter Trainer Jay and Melinda Lindsey Peter Patrucci Gerald and Theresa Bernaz Richard A . Eisner Laurel Thatcher Ulrich The Christopher Ludwick Mr . and Mrs . Bruce Coleman Perkins Jim Berndt Louis and Nina Eni Michael and Elizabeth Useem Foundation Philadelphia Federal Credit Union Ann Young Bloom Mark Evans Henry and Bernadette Watkins Tod and Sally MacKenzie Bennett Picker and Terry Rogal Kevin and Kristine Boettcher Denise Flannery Marty and Deborah Weidemann John D . Macomber Rich and Krista Pinola John Bostick Mary Ford Lee Wentzel David J . Mason Robert and Gene Pratter Frank Boushee Georgia State Society NSDAR Carol Westfall John R . Mastrocola, CDR, Anne Putney Ron and LuAnn Brady Elizabeth H . Gemmill USNR (Ret .) John and Marian Weston Beth and William Reid William Bristor Mitch and Julie Gerstein Gay Mayer Daniel H . Wheeler and Amy A . Fox Jennifer Rinella Craig Brown Robert A . Gleason, Jr . David and Rosalee McCullough William H . White Theodore Robb Robert L . and Joyce Byers Joseph Goldblum John McDevitt Lisa Witomski and James Scott James Rook and Susan Ackerman Colin and Nancy Campbell Joseph S . Gordon James McErlane George and Allison Wood Gerald B . Rorer Kurt and Michaela Carlson Rachel Grace Hannah Griswold McFarland Dale Woodling Meredith Roscoe Capt . J .A . Carlton, USN (Ret ). Guy and Louise Griffeth McKee Family Foundation F . Gordon Yasinow Bernard A . Rosenberg Joseph Caruso Catherine Griffin Sam and Margaret† McKeel William Zimmerman Lyn M . Ross Nicole Castafero Norman Groh and Onley Cahill Robert and Roberta McLaughlin Edward and Marilyn Salmon Dr . Ann B . Catts P . Richard and Nancy L . Grove Andrew and Erica McReynolds

26 $500 TO $999 MUSEUM MEMBERS

Alan and Celeste Ann Golden Lark and Andy MacPhail Thomas and Lori Shields A special thanks to our 5,325 members nation- Abramowitz Robert A . Greeney Elinor and Jeff Marrazzo Howard G . and wide (as of September 2019) who have chosen to Peter A . Benoliel and William and Katie Haines Military Order of Marcia Sholl support the Museum in a direct and meaningful Willo Carey Elizabeth and Henry Harris Foreign Wars Pennsylvania Jeffrey and Debra Shupp way . Our vibrant membership community plays a Jeff Berman Commandery Scholarship Rita Siegman vital role at the Museum, allowing us to provide Nancy Harris and Historical Preservation Barbara Betts a rich and meaningful experience to hundreds of John and Ellen Hass Foundation Arthur Smith Rolin Bissell thousands of visitors each year . Winifred and Robert Hayes Phillip and Carlotta Miller Gloriann C . Smith Jean Bodine John T . Hazel Barbara J . and William Stabert Katharine Booth † David and Joan Healy Howard S . Mitnick Margaretta d . Stabler John D . Bower John and Judy Herdeg Ruth Ann Montgomery Neal and Nancy Diane Brant Stephenson Priscilla B . Hoag Don R . Naimoli Barry M . Brown Bill Nelson Robert C . Stephenson and Ruth Hodges and Jean Stump Mary Buchholz John Leclair Julia Newman Joan Stern Robert and Joan Buck Timothy G . Homer Ned and Rachel Owen Joyce A . Burns Suzanne and Robert Larry L . and Sue Hungerford Mark Patten and Stetson Richard Campbell and Peter Barton Hutt Melissa Grimm Kristen Hackett Jon Stevens IBM John and Suzanne Pearson Carl and Deborah Castoldi John Taylor and Irish American Business Ross G . Perry Paige Harrison Member Rachel Frankel and family enjoy a Kenneth Chase Chamber & Network, Inc . Marita Krivda Poxon and Frank Terpolilli Member Morning in Hamilton Was Here. Robert and Kathleen (IABCN) Michael Poxon Chernoff Joseph W . & Faith K . Tiberio Irish Society of Philadelphia Albert Pylinski Charitable Foundation Sally Chubb Stephanie Ives Deanne Redman Michael Trabold Kent Clow Jane McCallister James James Robertson Bruce and Jan Tranen Joseph Corcoran Thomas Jumper Dora Rogers Dominick Vizzoni Maude De Schauensee The Kaplan Family George A . Rosskam Andrew and Deborah Virginia G . DeGregory Ian and Yvette Kinsale John M . Ryan and Webster Geoffrey D . and Lee K . Brantley and Peter Knowles Mary Gregg Frederick T . and Ann Weis Dennis Frederick F . Koch Vincent and Carol Scannelli Henry Wendt David Derousse Patricia Kneale Kotti Harry Carl Schaub and Douglas and Ann Wilkerson John Donovan Kathryn Deans-Schaub George and Margie Leone Gerald Williams Gerald Dreslinski Howard Sedran and Bruce R . Lesser Michael J . Williams Mason Chierchio proudly displays his Exelon Foundation Martha Levine Liberty & Co . Barbara A . Wilson model of Washington's War Tent during George W . Fitch Kathleen Seidman Member Appreciation Day. Norman and Lucinda Long Lisbeth and Robert Brenda Fritz Peter H . Sharp James Murray Lynn and Wipperman Carole and David Gaunt John J . Shaw and Barbara Lynn Mary Carr Patton Robert Zimet John Gibson †Deceased 27 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

We are fortunate to have an active and engaged Board of Directors. We are grateful IN REMEMBRANCE for the time, energy, and support they continually invest in the Museum. This year, we mourned the loss of three long- The following list represents all board members from October 2018 through January 1, 2020. time Board Members who played indispensable roles in the founding of the Museum . Their David Acton, Philadelphia, PA Marion T . Lane, Philadelphia, PA legacies live on every day as we pursue our John Aglialoro, Philadelphia, PA Paul Lockhart, Fairfax Station, VA mission to ensure that the promise of the American Revolution endures . Karen Dougherty Buchholz, Philadelphia, PA Bennett P . Lomax, Philadelphia, PA

Stephen H . Case, Bethesda, MD Alan B . Miller, King of Prussia, PA

Timothy R . Collins, Ipswich, MA Morris W . Offit, New York, NY Dr. Josephine “Pina” Templeton David C . Darnell, Tampa, FL Philip S . Reese, Wilmington, DE Board of Directors, H . Richard Dietrich III, Chevy Chase, MD Edward G . Rendell, Philadelphia, PA 2010 - 2019

Daniel DiLella, Philadelphia, PA Mark Shenkman, New York, NY

Beverly (Bo) M . DuBose III, Atlanta, GA Stephen W . Schwab, Chicago, IL

Margaret (Peggy) Pace Duckett, Philadelphia, PA Will Schwartz, Philadelphia, PA Warren V. “Pete” Musser Ray Halbritter, Verona, NY Martha McGeary Snider, Philadelphia, PA Chairman, Vice Chairman John Harvey, New York, NY R . Scott Stephenson, Philadelphia, PA Board of Directors, 2000 - 2009 John P . Jumper, Fredricksburg, VA Josephine (Pina) Templeton†, Bryn Mawr, PA

Adrian R . King, Jr ., Philadelphia, PA Richard Vague, Philadelphia, PA

Jane Kamensky, Boston, MA Gordon S . Wood, Providence, RI

Harold Burson

Board of Directors, 2009 - 2019 Trustee Emeritus

28 †Deceased “MODERN, INTERACTIVE, and so RELEVANT as we go forward as a country!” – VISITOR ASHLEY O. VIA GOOGLE

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