Honoring Haym Salomon

As we commemorate the United States’ semiquincentennial year, we are reminded of the many patriots who sacrificed so much to form this diverse nation—not only the celebrated Christians and Deists identified as Founding Fathers, but also a lesser-known, yet no less consequential Jewish American patriot and freedom fighter, Haym Salomon. From the outset, Jewish patriots like Salomon have played an essential role in American history.

Without Haym Salomon’s invaluable contributions as a Son of Liberty, a spy, and a co-financier of the Revolution, the American victory at Yorktown, the last major land battle of the war, and the resultant British surrender might never have happened.

Join special guests for this event in remembrance of Haym Salomon.

Monday, October 19, 2026
11 a.m.

The 245th Anniversary of the British Surrender at Yorktown

Washington Square

Independence National Historical Park
6th and Walnut Streets

Philadelphia