Can you hear the bagpipes? Today is National Tartan Day! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland was involved in the American Revolution from the very beginning. Formally, as part of Great Britain and the British empire, Scotland was the enemy of the new United States. On the British side, Scottish soldiers served in the American theater during the entire war, including in Highland Regiments with Scottish uniforms (kilts, fabric stockings called hose, caps called bonnets, and so on). People of Scottish descent also made up a significant proportion of the early American population and the soldiers who chose the Revolution. Notable naval captain John Paul Jones, Declaration signers James Wilson and John Witherspoon, and military officer Hugh Mercer were all born in Scotland and chose the Revolution at its beginning. Read more about Scotland's role in the American Revolution and meet key Scottish players with our Revolution Around the World series. (fb)

Join us this month for the opening of our new special exhibition and spring break fun for the whole family! Wave hello to spring April 12-27 with our new special exhibition, design your own flags and more family-friendly crafts in our newly opened Revolution Place, join Museum educators for in-gallery talks, guided neighborhood walking tours, and more. On Saturday, April 19, celebrate the opening of Banners of Liberty: An Exhibition of Original Revolutionary War Flags with fife and drum performances, a presentation of colors, and more. Read more about what's on at the Museum in April from Metro Philly: (fb)