Philadelphia Museum Adds Ukrainian Audio Tour to Revolution Exhibit
The new guide marks the first Ukrainian-language audio option in the city and joins six other existing language tracks.
By Lorenzo Patterson ·
The Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia introduced a Ukrainian-language audio tour for its exhibition, The Declaration's Journey, on Monday.
Tyler Putman, the museum's manager of gallery interpretation, stated that the addition allows global audiences to understand how the American Revolution and the Declaration of Independence influenced lives across different regions. He emphasized that people worldwide need access to this historical narrative to grasp its impact on their own backgrounds.
This launch makes the institution the first in Philadelphia to provide an exhibition audio guide in Ukrainian. The project is part of an initiative led by Olena Zelenska, the first lady of Ukraine, aimed at bringing Ukrainian-language tours to cultural landmarks internationally.
The exhibition, The Declaration's Journey, displays more than 120 artifacts. Among these items is Ukraine's Declaration of Independence, which serves as a parallel to the American founding document.
Iryna Mazur, the honorary consul of Ukraine in Philadelphia, noted that the American nation faced similar circumstances 250 years ago to those Ukrainians face today. She explained that the inclusion of Ukraine in the tour sends a message that the country is a place of democracy, particularly while Ukraine defends itself in the war that began with Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022.
The new guide expands the available options for visitors. It joins six other language choices already offered for the exhibition, increasing access to the museum's story of independence and freedom.
