Can you solve the mystery before time runs out? Individuals or teams can explore a hidden library archive filled with coded messages, historical clues, and Revolutionary War secrets. Solve three puzzles, unlock the boxes, and recover a lost manuscript tied to America’s founding. This activity is available June 9th through August 1st. Stop by the […]
As part of the Santa Rosa County Library System’s America 250 programming, the Navarre Library will host a free screening reel from THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, a documentary series by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt. The screening features selected excerpts that explore the people, events, ideas, and lasting impact of America’s fight for independence.
Join WUCF for a special screening of "The American Revolution: Voices & Visions of 1776 on June 30 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Mead Botanical Garden. Surrounded by the beauty of the gardens, this program features selected clips from the series that highlight art, music, and literature of the revolutionary era. Guests are […]
As part of the Santa Rosa County Library System’s America 250 programming, the Gulf Breeze Library will host a free screening reel from THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, a documentary series by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt. The screening features selected excerpts that explore the people, events, ideas, and lasting impact of America’s fight for […]
As part of our WETA grant, Rocky Mountain Public Media is hosting a screening of the American Revolution by Ken Burns for its members and the public. The screening will take place at the History Colorado Center followed by a Q&A session and a private walk-through of the exhibit titled Moments That Made Us. This […]
This screening event will feature THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION content combined with a presentation and group discussion. A book display on the American Revolution and refreshments will also be available.
Come to the library to see excerpts from The American Revolution. Selected excerpts from THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION showcase art, music, and literature from the Revolutionary Era, offering a lens into the voices and visions of 1776. Corporate funding for THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION was provided by Bank of America. Major funding was provided by The Better Angels Society […]
After summarizing events in the American colonies leading up to the American Revolution, this lecture will examine the early acts of resistance by Rhode Islanders, the colony’s declarations of renunciation and independence, its privateering era, the two occupations of Aquidneck Island to include the Battle of Rhode Island, and its overall military contributions. The lecture […]
Join us for a special screening featuring selected clips from Ken Burns’ documentary The American Revolution. These segments focus on the military history of the war, exploring key battles from Bunker Hill to Yorktown, strategies, and the individuals who shaped the fight for independence. We will be joined by Dr. Kenneth Nivison, assistant professor of […]