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Source: The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

4-8-17

A Revolutionary museum opens in Philadelphia

For the past 10 years, figuring out how to unfurl the drama of the American Revolution has been the task of R. Scott Stephenson. As vice president of exhibitions, collections and programming, he has examined 3,000 artifacts, many from the Valley Forge Historical Society.

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A Revolutionary museum opens in Philadelphia