Word on the Hill: Toomey Checks Out New American Revolution Museum

By Alex Gangitano

Posted April 18, 2017 at 5:00am

Sen. Patrick J. Toomey, R-Pa., recently got a sneak peak at the Museum of theAmerican Revolution in Philadelphia, which is set to open to the public on Wednesday.

It is the first national museum that tells the entire story of the American Revolution and has more than 3,000 items in its collection, CBS reported.

Opening day is the anniversary of the “shot heard ’round the world,” the first shots fired in Lexington, Massachusetts, to start the battles of Lexington and Concord.

The senator tweeted about his visit to the new Philadelphia attraction with his wife and son.

Thank you @AmRevMuseum for a great history lesson. pic.twitter.com/Y0abTig6Ee

— Senator Pat Toomey (@SenToomey) April 17, 2017

It’s National Park Week

Some lawmakers took a moment to celebrate on Twitter.

Great kids + Grand Canyon = Perfect start to #NationalParkWeek #FindYourPark pic.twitter.com/gCj3ZrVmzo

— Paul Ryan (@PRyan) April 17, 2017

This week, we celebrate America’s natural heritage! Find your park here – https://t.co/JjGqXxv1c3 #NationalParkWeek #WesternCaucus pic.twitter.com/JN29aR4RVD

— Louie Gohmert (@replouiegohmert) April 17, 2017

Mount Rushmore is an American icon, but I want to know which other national park/monument in SD do you love to visit? #nationalparkweek

— Rep. Kristi Noem (@RepKristiNoem) April 17, 2017

All nat’l parks are free to visit on April 15-16 & 22-23 for #NationalParkWeek! #FindYourPark in OK. More info: https://t.co/M9Xk4UhwxQ. pic.twitter.com/njhcAtswT2

— Markwayne Mullin (@RepMullin) April 17, 2017

Happening today …

The Future of Privacy Forum’s second annual Tech Lab Open House and reception. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., 1400 I St. NW, Ste 450. All are welcome.

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Chris Pack has joined American Crossroads as communications director. He was previously deputy communications director at the National Republican Campaign Committee.