Black Founders: The Forten Family Of Philadelphia

Event Dates

Feb 11 - Nov 26 2023

Location

Museum of the American Revolution

101 South Third Street

Philadelphia, PA 19106

Black Founders: The Forten Family Of Philadelphia

James Forten, born a free man of African descent, fought in the war for American independence in 1781, then returned to Philadelphia and became a successful businessman, philanthropist and stalwart abolitionist. This new exhibition chronicles Forten and his descendants’ story from the American Revolution through the lead up to the Civil War and women’s suffrage movement (1776 to 1876).

Event Links

View Site
Calendar

Other Events in the Region

Back to Events

whereandwhen.com is the companion site to the quarterly magazine, Where & When Pennsylvania. We are proud to be the source for events and attractions in Pennsylvania for more than 50 years. Our goal is to make planning your Pennsylvania vacation easy and enjoyable.