Conference by Dr R. Scott Stephenson President & CEO of the Museum of American Revolution in Philadelphia

To mark the 250th anniversary of the United States Declaration of Independence, the Château Ramezay – Historic Site and Museum of Montreal, in collaboration with the United States Consulate General in Montreal, will present a conference by Dr. R. Scott Stephenson, President & CEO of the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia, on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at 1:30 p.m.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania native Scott Stephenson holds a B.A. from Juniata College and an M.A. and Ph.D. in American History from the University of Virginia.  His broad public history experience spans nearly three decades and has been marked by public and professional acclaim for his creative and innovative approaches to engaging audiences.  He has developed and collaborated on exhibits, films, and interpretive programs for numerous historical sites and organizations including Colonial Williamsburg, the Smithsonian, the Canadian War Museum, the National Park Service, George Washington’s Mount Vernon, the Heinz History Center, and the Museum of the Cherokee Indian.

From 2007-2018, Stephenson led the development of the Museum of the American Revolution’s award-winning exhibitions, multimedia experiences and educational programming, as well as overseeing the care and expansion of its rich collection of art and artifacts, first as Director of Collections and Interpretation and then as Vice President of Collections, Exhibitions, and Programming.  The Museum opened in April 2017, and Stephensen was named President and CEO in November 2018.

Information

When: Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 1:30 pm

Where: Château Ramezay, 280 Notre-Dame Street East, Old Montreal, Champ-de-Mars metro

Tickets: Regular admission fees to the Museum – Free for friends of the Museum