SHOHOLA, PA — The Artists’ Market will open an exhibit, “How Art Helped Win the American Revolution,” on Saturday, July 4 from 4 to 6 p.m at the Artists’ Market Community Center, 114 Richardson Ave.

Few people know how art helped win the Revolutionary War. Benjamin Franklin and Paul Revere created breathtaking artwork that that inspired colonists to take up arms—and examples are on display this July 4th in an exhibit sponsored by the Barryville Area Arts Association.

The exhibit includes prints of artwork by Franklin, Revere and other patriots, including a print of Franklin’s famous 1754 “Join or Die” drawing, depicting a disjointed snake representing the colonies, as well as a reproduction of a parchment that was used 240 years ago as a call to arms against the British.

The British tried to counter with art propaganda of their own—also included in the exhibit—but they were no match for Ben Franklin and his fellow artists.

A local historian will be on hand to make a brief presentation and answer questions about art’s role in the American Revolution at a free reception, including music, complimentary refreshments and other art on exhibit.

As always on the first Saturday of the month, the center will also open a show of the works of local artists including Bill Bakalis, Anthony Biancoviso, Rebecca Esposito, Laura Gagliardi, Mef Gannon, Woody Goldberg, Kate and Karli Kozel, Alexis-Briana Kramer, Claudine Luchsinger, Nick Roes, Kelly Ryan, Joan Standora, Brad Walrod and Elva Zingaro.