The American Revolution Experience Michigan

Daughters of the American Revolution Event The American Revolution Experience

The American Revolution Experience is a traveling exhibit sponsored by the Battlefield Trust Foundation and the Daughters of the American Revolution. It invites visitors to explore the difficult choices faced by everyday people during the 1770s, as tensions with Great Britain continued to rise. Ordinary people were forced to decide whether to risk their lives and livelihoods in pursuit of liberty or remain loyal to the British Crown – often putting them at odds with neighbors, friends, and even family members.

The exhibit highlights a wide range of perspectives and lived experiences, including those of Patriots and Loyalists, Black and Indigenous individuals, and international allies. Rather than focusing solely on famous leaders and generals, it brings attention to the everyday people who shaped the era – drummer boys, mapmakers, soldiers, and civilians whose lives were deeply affected by the Revolution.

Through stories, artifacts, and historical context, The American Revolution Experience explores why people chose to fight, where they came from, where they served, and how the Revolution reshaped their lives. The exhibit will travel throughout the state of Michigan during the Semiquincentennial year, offering communities the opportunity to engage with this pivotal moment in history in a meaningful and personal way.

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Dates and Location Information
For exact times, please visit each location’s website and view their event information.

Clarkston Independence District Library
6495 Clarkston Rd, Clarkston, MI 48346
January 4, 2026 – January 10, 2026

Rochester Hills Public Library
500 Olde Towne Road, Rochester, MI 48307
January 11, 2026 – January 17, 2026
Sunday, January 11 – 2:00 PM Opening Ceremony Ribbon Cutting. Following the ceremony there will be a LiberTEA activity and reception.

Bloomfield Township Public Library
1099 Lone Pine Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
January 25, 2026 – January 30, 2026
An opening reception will be held on Sunday, January 25 at 12:30 p.m.-2 p.m. All ages are welcome to join us for refreshments and activities.

Hamburg Township Library
February 9 – 14, 2026
10411 Merrill Rd, Whitmore Lake, MI 48189

Governor’s Mansion Museum
February 16, 2026 – February 20, 2026
612 S Marshall Ave, Marshall, MI 49068

Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum
February 24 – March 5, 2026
303 Pearl Street NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504