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Revolutionary War 250: Struggle for Independence, 1777-79

National Museum of the United States Army exterior at sunrise with a blue sky.

As the nation prepares to celebrate America 250, the National Army Museum presents a symposium focused on the middle years of the Revolutionary War, 1777-79, exploring the victories and defeats of this critical period in the fight for independence. This free all-day program features presentations by historians on key military events including Valley Forge, the War in the South, the Saratoga Campaign, and the French-American Alliance.