"Painting" the American Revolution

When
Saturday, October 04, 2025
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

“PAINTING” THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION

Date: Saturday, October 4 from 1-3 PM

Location: SCAHC Spring Street Gallery – 133 Spring Street | Newton, NJ 07860

Discover the Birth of a Nation Through the Fine Arts

Join SCAHC for a captivating journey into the founding of the United States—told through the powerful lens of the fine arts. From paintings and poems to portraits, sculptures, and music, explore how artists of the American Revolution captured the spirit of a new nation. You will be learning about the artists and the stories behind their iconic works including: “Washington Crossing the Delaware” by Emanuel Leutze, “George Washington Portrait” by Gilbert Stuart, “The Bloody Massacre” by Paul Revere, and John Trumbull’s Paintings in the US Capitol Building.

Learn how these creative expressions not only reflected a pivotal moment in history but continue to shape our national identity today.

Suggested donation: $5 at the door

Registration required: Call 973-383-0027 to reserve your spot as space is limited!

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Funding of the Sussex County Arts & Heritage Council has been made available in part by the NJ State Council on the Arts, a division of the NJ Department of State and a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts, through the State/County Partnership Block Grant Program, as administered by the Sussex County Arts & Heritage Council. Additional funding has been made available in part by the New Jersey Historical Commission through the County History Partnership Program, as administered by the Sussex County Arts & Heritage Council. Partial funding provided by the Sussex County Board of Commissioners.

Gallery / Office Hours

Tuesday - Friday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

133 Spring Street, Newton NJ 07860

Email: scahc@scahc.org | Phone: 973 - 383 - 0027

Sussex County Arts & Heritage Council is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization.