The Forgotten Front: Illinois in the Revolutionary War
When most people think of the American Revolution, they think of Boston, Philadelphia, and Valley Forge. But the war was also fought on the Illinois frontier, and the story is […]
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- Putnam County Public Library District 214 S. McCoy Street, Granville, IL
Chapter 250: Reading America’s Story Together
Putnam County Public Library District (IL) 214 S.McCoy Street, Granville, ILWhat does it mean to be American? Join us for a hybrid community book club exploring that question through the lens of the American Revolution. The evening opens with a preview screening from Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt's PBS documentary The American Revolution, followed by an informal group discussion. This month's featured title […]
Chapter 250: Reading America’s Story Together
Putnam County Public Library District 214 S. McCoy Street, Granville, ILWhat does it mean to be American? Join us for a hybrid community book club exploring that question through the lens of the American Revolution. The evening opens with a preview screening from the PBS documentary The American Revolution by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt, followed by an informal group discussion. This month's […]
250 Years of Us Book Club: The Shoemaker and the Tea Party
Dallas Public Library Dallas, TXIn the lead-up to America’s 250th anniversary, this book club explores history through both fiction and non-fiction that challenge familiar narratives and invite fresh perspectives on the American past. Each selection encourages readers to look beyond the textbook version of history and consider the people, choices, and hidden stories that shaped the nation. February Selection: […]
