WPSU will host a Lunch & Learn at the Penn State Bookstore on the American Revolution on Thursday, April 30th, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Barnes & Noble in the Hub. Dr. Christopher Thrasher will guide a discussion on Ken Burns' documentary The American Revolution, exploring the film's key themes and answering […]
Talk by Dr. Jonathan Mercantini, Assoc. Professor of History, Kean Univeristy
Step right in the front door of Paul Revere’s house, virtually, as a trusted guide leads you through the oldest building in downtown Boston, interpreting the spaces, sharing stories, and answering questions in real time. Incredible technology gives participants a 360- degree perspective of each room, allowing you to peer inside fireplaces, look up at […]
Youth ages 8–14 are invited to a hybrid community book club that brings readers together to explore the American Revolution through shared reading, conversation, and film. Each month, participants watch a preview from the PBS documentary The American Revolution by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt, along with short videos connected to the featured […]
Explore how people of African descent challenged the ideals of the American Revolution. Through the stories of figures like Phillis Wheatley and James Forten, uncover how their words and actions brought the question of equality to the forefront of the fight for independence.
Commemorate and reflect upon the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with a film screening and discussion. Watch a short excerpt from THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, a new film directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt, followed by a community discussion. The featured segment from THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, “The Spirit of Service,” explores […]
Come celebrate America’s 250th birthday with a free community screening event of Ken Burns’ The American Revolution.
In partnership with our local PBS station – WNIT – join us to watch curated segments of the film series that focus on service. And as we approach the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, reflect on how you might engage your own community with revolutionary civic service.
From executive producers Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt, experience the American Revolution in this new documentary. In partnership with our local PBS station – WNIT – join us to watch curated segments of the film series that focus on service. And as we approach the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, reflect […]