Come explore George Washington’s time in Pennsylvania. From serving in the French and Indian War and the American Revolutionary War, serving as the President of the Constitutional Convention, and living in the President’s House in Philadelphia, George Washington spent a significant amount of time in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Learn interesting facts about our first President and why The State Museum of Pennsylvania has a lock of his hair. Put your patriotism and creativity to the test by designing your own 250th commemorative craft.

Family programs are included with general admission and designed for all ages.

Image: Portrait of George Washington, by Cornelius T Hinkley, c 1821-1850, State Museum of PA, Art Collection, 81.54.