NSCAC National Theme 2017-18

“Colonies before the Revolution: Price of Empire”

National President Callah McLeod has chosen to raise funds for the Museum of The American Revolution to help it acquire 18-24 new pieces of Colonial currency for the pre-revolutionary exhibit, British America: Price of Empire.

The currency is a critical piece of the Museum’s story. It frames up the reason why the Colonists went from happy British citizens to a nation willing to risk everything for independence.

The Museum uses a mixture of film media and authentic objects to tell a story. During the film, various objects in the cases below are highlighted, helping the visitor understand the role it played in the story of the American Revolution. Because paper currency is fragile, it needs to be rotated from being on display so that it is only exposed to a limited amount of light over the course of the year.