The American Revolution

Engagement Resource Center

Welcome to THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION Engagement Resource Center—a dynamic online hub designed to support public media stations, community organizations, educators, and individuals around the upcoming PBS documentary, THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt.

Documentary Overview

The Documentary Overview Toolkit is a collection of resources and interactives designed to help audiences better understand, reflect on, and engage with the core themes of THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION.

26 assets available for download

Military History

The Military History Toolkit inspires individuals and communities to explore our military heritage to foster deeper understanding of service, sacrifice, and the enduring legacy of the U.S. military.

4 assets available for download

Revolution Reframed: Campus Engagement

Revolution Reframed is a pair of coordinated resources designed to engage both students and educators in exploring the lasting impact of the American Revolution and its
relevance today.

5 assets available for download

The Latest American Revolution Events

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Faith & Freedom in America

Faith & Freedom in America encourages users to consider how diverse beliefs shaped early American ideals and how interfaith dialogue can strengthen civic understanding and unity today.

7 assets available for download

The Spirit of Service: Civic Engagement

The Spirit of Service explores service as a core American value, from the nation’s founding through to the present day – examining volunteerism, civic participation, public leadership, and more.

4 assets available for download

Our American Story

Our American Story resources connect personal and collective histories through reflection, storytelling, and dialogue to expand our understanding of what it means to be American—past and present.

2 assets available for download

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Library Programming

The Library Programming Toolkit supports librarians in presenting, discussing, and contextualizing THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION with materials to facilitate engaging programs for audiences of all ages.

7 assets available for download

Revolutionary Youth

Revolutionary Youth introduces people ages 8–18 to key events, ideas, and figures of the American Revolution through age-appropriate content, hands-on activities, discussion prompts, and creativity.

5 assets available for download

Voices & Visions of 1776

Voices & Visions of 1776 utilizes the arts as a lens to explore historical events of the American Revolution and foster critical thinking about how history is recorded, interpreted, and remembered.