MoAR gives students insight into revolution-era life for Africans in America

The summer institute will finish with a free event open to the public featuring the Museum’s replica of George Washington’s Revolutionary War encampment. Students will set up the encampment, dress in Revolutionary War-era garb, and join the Museum staff in a demonstration of what life was like for Washington, the soldiers, and more, including free and enslaved people who traveled with him on the campaign.

“Throughout history, people of African descent have played a central role in shaping the history of the United States and distinguishing themselves in service to our nation,” said Johnny F. Carawan, Trail Administrator for the Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail, a sponsor of the program. “The National Park Service is proud to partner with the Museum of the American Revolution in support of these young adults, who’ve expressed interest in interpreting the lives of people of African ancestry in the Revolutionary era and helping to amplify the stories of Black history to our country.”