The American Revolution Experience

As tensions mounted in the 13 American colonies during the 1770s, an entire generation was faced with a momentous choice: would these ordinary citizens risk rising against a great colonial power in pursuit of liberty? Or would they remain loyal subjects of the British crown, coming into conflict with neighbors and family? This digital exhibition examines the lives of 13 men and women who witnessed the dawn of a new nation, and how their decision shaped the journey they faced.