Revolutionary Lives Exhibit: Living the American Experiment Then and Now

Join us for the traveling exhibit Revolutionary Lives: Living the American Experiment Then and Now, starting July 29 through August 12. This engaging experience highlights the often-overlooked stories of everyday New Jerseyans whose lives, labor, and choices shaped the Revolutionary era and continue to inspire civic engagement today. Hosted at Camden City Hall in Council Chambers, The Revolutionary Lives traveling exhibit explores this tumultuous period through the stories of everyday people under extraordinary circumstances. They inspire visitors to consider how their stories echo through time and what can be done to fulfill the promises and ideals of the American Revolution. There will be a special unveiling and opening on Wednesday, July 29 featuring special guests, exciting announcements and Camden’s Revolutionary heritage.

On view for a limited time, the traveling exhibit is available free-of-charge through RevolutionNJ, New Jersey’s official 250th initiative. Created through legislation in 2018, RevolutionNJ is an official partnership between the New Jersey Historical Commission, a division of the New Jersey Department of State, and the nonprofit Crossroads of the American Revolution, Inc. This exhibit is part of Camden’s commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the United States.