Whose Revolution

FAIN: GE-293150-23

Concord Museum (Concord, MA 01742-3701)
Reed Gochberg (Project Director: January 2023 to present)

Planning of three exhibitions that highlight the experiences of women, enslaved African Americans, and Indigenous communities in the Concord, Massachusetts, region during the American Revolution.

The Concord Museum is applying for an NEH Public Humanities Exhibitions Planning grant of $75,000 in order to support the development of a series of three temporary exhibitions that will mark the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution in 2025-2026 focused on the theme of “Whose Revolution.” “Whose Revolution” will focus on the experiences of individuals, families, and communities during the American Revolution. Major themes will include critical reflections on the founding principles of liberty and equality, questions about community and crisis, and the role of history and memory in shaping whose stories have been told over time. All three exhibitions will especially highlight underrepresented histories, featuring the experiences of women, enslaved African Americans, and Indigenous communities.