Preview of “THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION”

THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, a six-part, twelve-hour series from Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt, will present the story of the men and women of the Revolutionary generation, their humanity in victory and defeat, and the crisis that they lived through. By weaving together accounts of American political leaders and their British counterparts with the perspectives of the so-called ordinary people who waged and witnessed war, The American Revolution will be an expansive, evenhanded look at the virtues and the contradictions in the fight for independence and the birth of the United States.

In partnership with PBS, the Athens Regional Library System has been granted exclusive access to clips before they hit the air. Be among the first to get a glimpse of what is sure to become another classic documentary series. Join us for a preview of each of the upcoming episodes with an opportunity to discuss themes surrounding America250 to follow.