This exhibit examines the role Catholics played in the American Revolution and how later Catholics decided to commemorate America's founding.

Like many other religious groups, Catholics found themselves on both sides of the conflict, with many more staying as neutral as possible. Despite the relatively small number of Catholics, many obtained important leadership positions on the Patriot side. The exhibit looks at the roles of these Catholics, such as Commodore John Barry and Father John Carroll, as well as lesser known loyalist Catholics such as Albert Clifton and Joseph Cauffman.

With each anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, Catholics had to navigate how to commemorate their role in the Revolution. This exhibit highlights the various ways Catholics have celebrated their contributions to American History from the Irish Catholic focused drinking fountain of the Centennial to the 300,000 attended Mass for the 150th.

The exhibit will display original letters and documents from the American Revolution as well as memorabilia from the various celebrations of the Declaration of Independence. The exhibit is a way to highlight the role of Catholics in United States history and reflect on how Catholics remember their past.