Watch The American Revolution at the Texas State Library and Archives What: A 50-minute showing of excerpts from Ken Burns’ film The American Revolution, focusing on military history About the series: Thirteen American colonies unite in rebellion, win an eight-year war to secure their independence, and establish a new form of government that would inspire […]
Teens ages 13–19 are invited to take part in a hybrid community book club that brings readers together to explore the American Revolution through shared reading, conversation, and film. Each month, participants view a preview from the PBS documentary The American Revolution by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt, along with short companion videos […]
Screening reel of "The American Revolution" a film by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt with introductory remarks from Lucy Nalpathanchil, Vice President of Community Engagement at Connecticut Public. This one-hour event includes a 46-minute screening of selected moments from the six-part series that highlight the courage, sacrifice, and civic duty that united ordinary […]
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 […]
Come celebrate America’s 250th birthday with a free community screening event of Ken Burns’ The American Revolution.
Guests are invited to join a viewing of various excerpts of the documentary The American Revolution—a film by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt. These reels will provide a general overview of the entire documentary series and are designed to help audiences better understand, reflect on, and engage with the core themes of The […]
Part of the celebration of the 250th Anniversary of the founding of the United States, we’re looking at the youth experience during the Revolutionary War. Whether tending to the home, […]
"Henrietta Hankin Library is hosting a special screening of highlights from the fascinating new PBS documentary, The American Revolution, a film by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt. The […]
Join us for a special screening of "The American Revolution," a PBS documentary. Discover THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, a landmark series from Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt. This presentation offers a sweeping overview of the series—illuminating its central themes and inspiring reflection on the ideas, struggles, and ideals that continue to define the American […]
Join Jeffersonville Township Public Library and a trio of local historians to learn more about our area's exciting role in the American Revolution. People often think of history as something that happened somewhere else, but Southern Indiana was a pivotal part of the battle for America's frontier lands. Activities will include a screening of a […]
Join Essex Library for a 40-minute “Voices & Visions” screening reel and thoughtful discussion of The American Revolution, a 6-part, 12-hour documentary by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt. The “Voices & Visions” screening reel showcases the art, music, and literature from the Revolutionary Era, offering a lens into the voices and visions of […]
Join us for a special screening of "The American Revolution," a PBS documentary. Discover THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, a landmark series from Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt. This presentation offers a sweeping overview of the series—illuminating its central themes and inspiring reflection on the ideas, struggles, and ideals that continue to define the American […]
"Discover The American Revolution, a landmark series from Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt. This presentation offers selected excerpts from the series, highlighting military history and strategy during the American Revolution. A discussion will follow, led by representatives from WFYI and Indiana Humanities. Corporate funding for THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION was provided by Bank of […]
Join us for a special screening of "The American Revolution," a PBS documentary. This presentation offers selected excerpts from THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION highlight military history and strategy, inviting audiences to reflect on the tactics, leadership, and conflicts that shaped the Revolutionary War. Following the presentation, we will have a brief discussion of the film. Registration […]
Join us for a special screening of "The American Revolution," a PBS documentary. This presentation offers selected excerpts from THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION highlight military history and strategy, inviting audiences to reflect on the tactics, leadership, and conflicts that shaped the Revolutionary War. Following the presentation, we will have a brief discussion of the film. Registration […]
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 […]
"Join us for a screening of excerpts from Ken Burns’ documentary The American Revolution, highlighting the values of volunteerism & civic engagement ingrained in American culture since our founding. The screening will be followed by a brief discussion and chance to explore local opportunities to get involved. Learn more about the film. Registration is not […]
The Butte County Library, Oroville Branch will commemorate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution with an engaging program that brings history to life. Explore an interactive display, enjoy a presentation on the Revolution’s enduring legacy, and watch selected segments from Ken Burns’ The American Revolution documentary series.
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.
In honor of America’s 250th anniversary, join St. Charles Parish Library for a short screening (46 minutes) from The American Revolution by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein & David Schmidt. This presentation offers a sweeping overview of the series—illuminating its central themes and inspiring reflection on the ideas, struggles, and ideals that continue to define the […]
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 […]
The Racine Public Library will be hosting a birthday celebration for America on July 2nd. We will be hosting a celebration in our community room, followed by a viewing "The American Revolution" by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt. Discussion of the documentary to follow.
Join us for a special screening of "The American Revolution," a PBS documentary. This presentation offers selected excerpts from THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION showcasing art, music, and literature from the Revolutionary Era, offering a lens into the voices and visions of 1776, and supporting a variety of engagement activities. Following the presentation, we will have a […]
Join us for a special screening of "The American Revolution," a PBS documentary. This presentation offers selected excerpts from THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION showcasing art, music, and literature from the Revolutionary Era, offering a lens into the voices and visions of 1776, and supporting a variety of engagement activities. Following the presentation, we will have a […]