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Construction is beginning on the new Museum of the American Revolution (MoAR) in the historic heart of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, due in part to a gift from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The $1.5 million donation from the Church was presented to H. F. (Gerry) Lenfest, chairman of the museum, on Thursday, 24 April 2014, by Dennis C. Brimhall, president and CEO of FamilySearch International, which is affiliated with the Church.
Newsroom Blog for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
- “The story of America’s founding is one of faith, family and religious freedom,” said Brimhall. “The Museum of the American Revolution bundles all of these essential attributes of the founding generations and will exhibit them in inspiring, inclusive and interactive ways.”
- The museum, scheduled to open in late 2016, will feature objects, artifacts, artwork and manuscripts, as well as a “Discovery Center” supported by FamilySearch.
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