# Event Details - **Event Name**: Celebrating America on its 250th Anniversary with R. Scott Stephenson - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 20 Mar, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri, 20 Mar, 2026 at 08:30 pm - **Event Description**: Join us for a conversation with Dr. R. Scott Stephenson, President & CEO of Philadelphia’s Museum of the American Revolution!About this EventAs our nation prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary in 2026, join Dr. R. Scott Stephenson, President & CEO of Philadelphia’s Museum of the American Revolution, for an exciting exploration of the Museum’s award-winning exhibitions and programs from George Washington’s original Revolutionary War tent to the ongoing global impact of the Declaration of Independence!About R. Scott Stephenson, Ph.D.:Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania native Scott Stephenson holds a B.A. from Juniata College and an M.A. and Ph.D. in American History from the University of Virginia. His broad public history experience spans nearly three decades and has been marked by public and professional acclaim for his creative and innovative approaches to engaging audiences. He has developed and collaborated on exhibits, films, and interpretive programs for numerous historical sites and organizations including Colonial Williamsburg, the Smithsonian, the Canadian War Museum, the National Park Service, George Washington’s Mount Vernon, the Heinz History Center, and the Museum of the Cherokee People.From 2007-2018, Stephenson led the development of the Museum of the American Revolution’s award-winning exhibitions, multimedia experiences and educational programming, as well as overseeing the care and expansion of its rich collection of art and artifacts, first as Director of Collections and Interpretation and then as Vice President of Collections, Exhibitions, and Programming. He served as a key member of the senior leadership team that raised $173 million to build and open the Museum, surpassing the original capital campaign goal of $150 million.The Museum opened in April 2017 to national and international acclaim, including rave reviews in the New York Times, Washington Post, and New York Review of Books. The core exhibition received many prestigious awards including the AAM 2018 Excellence in Exhibition Award for Special Achievement, AASLH Award of Merit, and the PA Museums Institutional Award. In November 2018, Stephenson was named President and CEO of the Museum.Stephenson spent much time during his childhood in Meadville, Pennsylvania, where his grandparents resided.America250PA - Crawford SponsorsThe RDL Family FoundationAllegheny CollegeCity of MeadvilleCrawford County Convention & Visitors BureauCrawford County Historical SocietyWesbury Methodist Retirement CommunityNorthwestern Rural Electric CooperativeHoward Hanna Bainbridge Kaufman Real EstateChannellockERIEBANKSeton Catholic SchoolHighland Bed and BreakfastThank you for your generosity and support of our community’s history!Agenda?: 06:00 PM - 07:00 PMDoors Open?: 07:00 PM - 08:00 PMR. Scott Stephenson - Celebrating America on its 250th Anniversary?: 08:30 PM - 10:00 PMMeet and Greet Reception at Mount Hope: The Baldwin-Reynolds House MuseumInfo: Meet and greet reception with Scott for those purchasing reception add-on. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/meadville/celebrating-america-on-its-250th-anniversary-with-r-scott-stephenson/100001902294115909 - **Event Categories**: exhibitions, meet-and-greet, it, art, entertainment, meetups, raves - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: https://consumer.pxf.io/c/1339408/3151484/39691?partnerpropertyid=1191892&MediaPartnerPropertyId=1191892&svlink=14105511&level=1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fcelebrating-america-on-its-250th-anniversary-with-r-scott-stephenson-tickets-1902294115909 - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 28.52, max: 44.52, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Meadville - **state**: PA - **country**: United States - **location**: Ford Chapel - **lat**: 41.6479993 - **long**: -80.1464728 - **full address**: Ford Chapel, North Main Street, Meadville, United States ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 10 - **organizer**: The Crawford County Historical Society (https://allevents.in/org/the-crawford-county-historical-society/22518249) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/393a3e7e7f4c17c259bdae1da885b1659b8d2980122f84c2ae80b132f9d6b3dd-rimg-w1200-h800-dc322a31-gmir.jpg?v=1762855417 - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/dce0a72b502585f1b959b793cc6f87d9d1c23093e92944bb5af766b057b57d72-rimg-w400-h400-dc322b31-gmir.jpg?v=1762855416 ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? - **A:** Fri, 20 Mar, 2026 at 07:00 pm - **Q**: Where is the event happening? - **A:** Ford Chapel, North Main Street, Meadville, United States - **Q**: What is the ticket price? - **A:** starting from 28.52 up to 44.52 USD - **Q**: Who is organizing the event? - **A:** The Crawford County Historical Society - **Q**: What type of event is this? - **A:** exhibitions, meet-and-greet, it, art, entertainment, meetups, raves - **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Celebrating America on its 250th Anniversary with R. 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