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Stolen antique gun is returned to Museum of the American Revolution in Philly

In the pre-industrial era of the Revolutionary War, each gun was made by hand with unique attributes and maker marks.

By Peter Crimmins/WHYY

Several Pennsylvania history museums get their stolen artifacts back

Law enforcement spent 14 years hunting for 36 historic guns stolen 50 years ago — they turned up in Newark, Delaware.
By Peter Crimmins/WHYY

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Dig finds evidence of Revolutionary War prison camp location in York County

The camp housed more than 1,000 English, Scottish and Canadian privates and noncommissioned officers for 22 months during war.

By Mark Scolforo/The Associated Press

Philly’s cultural attractions develop resources for sensory-sensitive visitors

The Museum of the American Revolution is part of a growing trend among cultural attractions to accommodate people with sensory sensitivities.

By Peter Crimmins/WHYY

Meet the ‘Forrest Gump’ of the Revolutionary War at new Philly exhibit

Richard St. George’s drawings are some of the very few images of the Revolutionary War made on the battlefield.

By Peter Crimmins/WHYY
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