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  • Coffee and Crafts: Colonial Craft

    Worcester County Library Ocean City Branch 10003 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD

    Join us every month for a new craft. We bring the materials; you bring the creativity! Limit 30.

  • The Lives of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence

    Worcester County Library Pocomoke Branch 401 5th Street, Unit 100, Pocomoke City, MD

    You know the importance of the document, but what happened to these men and their families afterwards? You may be surprised by their sacrifices. Practice your own signature using a […]

  • Special Screening: The Spirit of Service

    Spencer Public Library 21 E 3rd St, Spencer, IA

    The Spirit of Service screening reel includes selected excerpts from the series and is designed to encourage thoughtful discussion about THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, especially around the spirit of service in […]

  • Chapter 250: Reading America’s Stories Together (Teen)

    Putnam County Public Library District 214 S. McCoy Street, Granville, IL

    The Putnam County Public Library District will host the inaugural young adult meeting of Chapter 250: Reading America’s Story Together, a community book club exploring the American Revolution through shared […]

  • THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION: Screening & Group Discussion

    Swiss Village Retirement Community 1350 W. Main Street, Berne, IN

    Join Ball State PBS and Swiss Village Retirement Community, for a free screening event and group discussion celebrating Ken Burns’s latest PBS documentary, “The American Revolution,” on Thursday, January 29th […]

  • Chapter 250: Reading America’s Stories Together (Youth)

    Putnam County Public Library 105 N Center Street, Condit, IL

    The Putnam County Public Library District will host the inaugural youth meeting of Chapter 250: Reading America’s Story Together, a community book club exploring the American Revolution through shared reading, […]

  • A Special Screening of The American Revolution

    Gettysburg Library 140 Baltimore St, Gettysburg, PA

    Experience a special screener of Ken Burns’ The American Revolution, featuring key clips from the series. Join us for a deeper look into America’s fight for independence, followed by an […]

  • A Special Screening of The American Revolution

    Gettysburg Library 140 Baltimore St, Gettysburg, PA

    Experience a special screener of Ken Burns’ The American Revolution, featuring key clips from the series. Join us for a deeper look into America’s fight for independence, followed by an […]

  • The American Revolution Screener at Red River

    Red River Theatres 11 S. Main Street Suite L1-1, Concord, NH

    Join Red River Theatres, the New Hampshire Historical Society, and New Hampshire PBS for a special screening of Spirit of Service, an excerpt from THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, a film by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt. This selection of clips explores the enduring ideal of service in American life, and how the most diverse […]

  • Better Together: Celebrating U.S.

    Indianapolis Central Library 40 E Saint Clair, Indianapolis, IN

    Better Together: Celebrating U.S. will provide guests with experiences to deepen their civic engagement and learn about what makes US and our communities thrive. The day will include screenings and […]

  • Tiny Art Show: Remembering the Revolution

    Putnam Town Hall 200 School St., Putnam, CT

    View an exhibit of free-form miniature art created by community members aged 13 and up, with a special focus on patriotism. (On exhibit throughout the month of February.)

  • Colonial Art in America

    Worcester County Library Ocean Pines Branch 11107 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, MD

    Art historian Dr. Jennifer Kruglinski talks to us about art during the colonial era.

  • THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION and The Black Heritage Trail

    The Music Hall Lounge 131 Congress Street, Portsmouth, NH

    The Black Heritage Trail of NH, The Music Hall Lounge, and New Hampshire PBS present a special screening of excerpts from THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, a film by Ken Burns, Sarah […]

  • By the People Transcription

    Jeffersonville Township Public Library (In the event of inclement weather, registered participants may recieve a Zoom link). 211 East Court Avenue, Jeffersonville, Indiana 47130, Jeffersonville, IN

    Four partner libraries, including Jeffersonville Township Public Library, Harrison County Public Library, Knox County Public Library, and the Sons of the American Revolution Library, wil host an event to demonstrate […]

  • Documentary Overview

    The Palm Desert Library 73300 Fred Waring, Palm Desert, CA

    Experience special screenings of Ken Burns’ The American Revolution, featuring key clips from the series. Join us for a deeper look into America’s fight for independence, followed by an engaging […]

  • Colonial Games

    Worcester County Library Berlin Branch 13 Harrison Avenue, Berlin, MD

    Travel back to the 1700s and learn about colonial era toys and games, then try them out for yourself in this hands-on program full of old fashioned fun. For ages 6-11.

  • THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION: A Screening and Discussion with the Filmmakers

    Roosevelt House 47-49 East 65th Street, New York, NY

    Roosevelt House Public Policy Institute is pleased to present a screening of excerpts from Ken Burns' The American Revolution followed by a discussion featuring filmmakers including co-director Sarah Botstein and […]

  • “Slavery in New England”

    Putnam Town Hall 200 School St., Putnam, CT

    Historian Tom Kelleher of Old Sturbridge Village will relate how the legacy of "the peculiar institution" (which existed in every New England colony) has shaped Colonial society since 1600 and […]

  • George Washington & Morristown NJ

    Montville Twp. Library 90 Horseneck Road, Montville Twp., NJ

    Talk by Former Washington Headquarters Docent Joel Farkas - Discussion of Washington's Continental Army Winter Encampments duirng the winters of 1776 - 77 and 1779-80

  • African Americans and the Colonial Era

    Worcester County Library Berlin Branch 13 Harrison Avenue, Berlin, MD

    As Maryland marks 250 years of American history, this presentation explores the lives and legacy of African Americans in the colonial era, with a special focus on the Delmarva Peninsula […]

  • Colonial Games

    Worcester County Library Pocomoke Branch 401 5th Street, Unit 100, Pocomoke City, MD

    Travel back to the 1700s and learn about colonial era toys and games, then try them out for yourself in this hands-on program full of old-fashioned fun.

  • Lock, Stock, and Liberty: The Story of the Kentucky Rifle

    Putnam County Public Library District 214 S. McCoy Street, Granville, IL

    Attendees will discover the fascinating history of the Kentucky Rifle — the uniquely American firearm that became a symbol of skill, ingenuity, and independence. Gun collector and historian Curt Johnson […]

  • Panel Discussion about American Revolution Documentary

    Shake Learning Resource Center On the Vincennes University Campus, 1002 N 1st St, Vincennes, IN 47591, Vincennes, IN

    A deeper look into what was going on in the Northwest Territory and adjacent area to the south during the American- Revolution.

  • Colonial Games

    Worcester County Library Ocean City Branch 10003 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD

    Travel back to the 1700s and learn about colonial era toys and games, then try them out for yourself in this hands-on program full of old-fashioned fun. For ages 6-11.

  • Meet Benjamin Franklin

    Princeton Public Library 424 West Water Street, Princeton, WI

    Meet Dr. Ben Franklin! Portrayed by professional historical reenactor Terry Kutz, "Dr. Franklin" will talk about his work with Revolutionary leaders like Washington, Jefferson, and Adams, as well as his […]

  • Chapter 250: Reading America’s Story Together

    Putnam County Public Library District - Granville Branch 214 S. McCoy Street, Granville, IL

    Chapter 250: Reading America’s Story Together is a community book club that explores the American Revolution through shared reading, discussion, and film. The adult group, open to participants ages nineteen […]

  • Colonial Paper Bag Puppets

    Worcester County Library Ocean City Branch 10003 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD

    Celebrate MD 250 by creating a puppet pal in period accurate clothing! All supplies provided. For ages 6-11.

  • Chapter 250: Reading America’s Story Together

    Putnam County Public Library District - McNabb Branch 322 W. Main Street, McNabb, IL

    Chapter 250: Reading America’s Story Together is a community book club that explores the American Revolution through shared reading, discussion, and film. The teen group, open to participants ages thirteen […]

  • Chapter 250: Reading America’s Story Together

    Putnam County Public Library District - Condit Branch 105 N. Center Street, Putnam, IL

    Chapter 250: Reading America’s Story Together is a community book club that explores the American Revolution through shared reading, discussion, and film. The youth group, open to participants ages eight […]

  • Coming together for America250 in the Sewickley Valley

    The Lindsey Theater 418 Walnut Street, Sewickley, PA

    The Lindsay Theater, In partnership with the Sewickley Valley Historical society, will be hosting a screening of Ken Burn's American Revolution. This screening is one part of the Sewickley Valley […]

  • THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION: An OETA Special Screening & Panel

    The Oklahoma History Center 800 Nazih Zuhdi Dr, Oklahoma City, OK

    Join OETA, the Oklahoma History Center, and the Oklahoma Historical Society for a special screening of THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt. See a powerful […]

  • Discover Your Roots with OETA: The American Revolution Genealogy Workshop

    Oklahoma History Center Museum 800 Nazih Zuhdi Dr, Oklahoma City, OK

    Presented by OETA, the Oklahoma Historical Society, and the Oklahoma History Center, this interactive genealogy workshop invites you to explore historic newspapers, census and vital records, land and incorporation documents, county histories, and subscriber databases. Research staff will guide both beginners and experienced genealogists as you uncover family stories, military service, land allotments, and American […]

  • Genealogy Resources from the Daughters of the American Revolution Library

    Long Island Library Resources Council 627 N. Sunrise Service Rd., Bellport, NY

    The Daughters of the American Revolution Library in Washington D.C. isn’t just for descendants of Revolutionary War soldiers! As one of the largest genealogical libraries in the country, the Daughters of the American Revolution Library has something for everyone tracing their family history. This presentation will give an overview of the resources available both on-site […]

  • The Founding Mothers: Unsung Women of the American Revolution

    Gettysburg Library 140 Baltimore St, Gettysburg, PA

    Join Valerie Gugala for The Founding Mothers: Unsung Women of the Revolution. Discover the powerful, often overlooked women who fought for independence as spies, soldiers, fundraisers, and more. Their courage […]

  • The Founding Mothers

    Spencer Public Library 21 E 3rd St, Spencer, IA

    Join Laura Keyes from Historic Voices with her talk on The Founding Mothers. The “Mothers” of America aren’t often mentioned – the women whose influence on the early years of […]

  • Become A Citizen Archivist

    Spencer Public Library 21 E 3rd St, Spencer, IA

    Celebrate our Nations 250th Anniversary by transcribing period documents. Take a look at Colonial cookbooks at the Library of Congress from the middle of the 18th century, through the American […]

  • Women in the American Revolution

    Putnam Town Hall 200 School St., Putnam, CT

    In conjunction with Women's History Month, historian Eric Chandler (Past Presented) will relate the stories of some lesser known female Revolutionary spies and soldiers.

  • Revolutionary Women: Writing About War

    Gettysburg Library 140 Baltimore St, Gettysburg, PA

    Discover the vital roles women played during the American Revolution in Revolutionary Women: Writing About War. From managing households to supporting the military, women’s contributions are often overlooked. Explore personal […]

  • American Revolution Escape Room

    Desert Foothills Library 38443 N School House Rd, Cave Creek, AZ

    As we get closer to the America 250th celebration it’s a good time to take a deeper dive into the amazing history and facts surrounding our American Revolution. Children and […]

  • American Revolution Transcribe-a-thon

    Ames Public Library 515 Douglas Ave., Ames, IA

    Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence by helping history live on. Bring the words of the people who lived during the the American Revolution to life by […]

  • Special Screening of THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION : Voices and Visions

    Spencer Public Library 21 E 3rd St, Spencer, IA

    View selected excerpts from Ken Burns’ documentary, THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION and showcases art, music, and literature from the Revolutionary Era, offering a lens into the voices and visions of 1776. […]

  • WUCF’s American Revolution Screening and Civic Conversation Series

    Palm Coast Library 2500 Palm Coast Pkwy. N.W., Palm Coast, FL

    Our American Story is an interactive community experience inspired by Ken Burns’s THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION. Hosted in partnership with WUCF, Central Florida’s PBS station, the event features a curated 30–40 […]

  • The Cause of All Mankind

    Thompson Alumni Center 6705 Dodge Street, Omaha, NE

    Join us for this year's Richard Dean Winchell Lecture featuring Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Dr. Annette Gordon-Reed (Harvard University), fresh off her involvement in Ken Burns’s latest series The American Revolution […]

  • The Sons of Liberty in Windham County

    Putnam Town Hall 200 School St., Putnam, CT

    Bev York (AmericaMuseum.org): "Some of the same patriots who served on the Connecticut Assembly and Governor's Coucil were radical rebels by night..." Join us to learn more about the Sons […]

  • Tracing Your Roots with D.A.R.

    New Castle Public Library 207 E. North St., New Castle, PA

    Have you ever wondered if an ancestor fought in or supported the cause of American Independence? Daughters of the American Revolution, Pymatuning Chapter (Sharon, PA) Registrar, Connie White, will provide […]

  • “Connecticut and the Revolution”

    Putnam Town Hall 200 School St., Putnam, CT

    An historian from The Connecticut Museum of Culture and History will give an overview of the course of the Revolution in CT using primary archival evidence from the museum and […]

  • Greenwood Cemetery Tour

    Greenwood Cemetery 32 S. Greenwood Ave., New Castle, PA

    Join a guided walking tour through the historic Greenwood Cemetery, focusing on the final resting places of the local men who served in the American Revolution. This program offers a […]

  • From Liberty to Legacy

    Putnam Town Hall 200 School St., Putnam, CT

    Performing Arts meets History: Michael Langlois will present how the popular musicals "1776" and "Hamilton" have shaped the popular narrative of the Revolution.

  • Special Screening of THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION: Faith and Freedom

    Spencer Public Library 21 E 3rd St, Spencer, IA

    View selected excerpts from Ken Burns' documentary AMERICAN REVOLUTION, exploring religion and religious diversity in the 18th century and offering insight into the role of faith in shaping the nation's […]

  • Kitchen Gardens in Early America

    Putnam Town Hall 200 School St., Putnam, CT

    Christie Higginbottom (Garden Research Historian and Consultant) examines the important homefront role of kitchen gardens in the rural Colonies including varieties of vegetables and herbs, preservation techniques and seed-saving.

  • Military Focused Screening of THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION

    Gettysburg Library 140 Baltimore St, Gettysburg, PA

    Experience a special screener of Ken Burns’ The American Revolution, featuring key clips from the series focusing on the military. Join us for a deeper look into America’s fight for […]

  • An Afternoon With Betsy Ross

    Montville Township Public Library 90 Horseneck Road, Montville Twp., NJ

    Ladies of History Presentation by Reenactor/Educator Alisa Dupuy

  • Military Focused Screening of THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION

    Gettysburg Library 140 Baltimore St, Gettysburg, PA

    Experience a special screener of Ken Burns’ The American Revolution, featuring key clips from the series focusing on the military. Join us for a deeper look into America’s fight for […]

  • A Visit with Major General Israel Putnam

    Putnam Town Hall 200 School St., Putnam, CT

    Get to know General Putnam! Costumed interpreter Prof. Kenneth Noll will entertain guests with stories of Putnam's youth, his life as a farmer and tavern keeper, and reknowned military service.

  • Revolutionary War Archeology in Connecticut

    Putnam Town Hall 200 School St., Putnam, CT

    How do artifacts inform our understanding of past events? Ret. State Archeologist Dr. Nicholas Bellantoni will present a slide show of five archeological studies conducted at Connecticut Revolutionary battle sites.

  • Art for Your Mind: Revolutionary Images

    Tiverton Public Library 34 Roosevelt Avenue, Tiverton, RI, United States

    Art For Your Mind is an engaging, educational, art observation experience designed to broaden the minds of its participants. Presentations are for people of all backgrounds – artists and non-artists […]

  • “Jordan Freeman: The Fight to Set a People Free”

    Putnam Town Hall 200 School St., Putnam, CT

    CT State Library historian Kevin Johnson will vivdly illustrate the struggles of African-Americans during the Revolutionary War, concluding with audience engagement in an open discussion.

  • Connecticut Tunes and Tales of the Revolution

    Putnam Town Hall 200 School St., Putnam, CT

    Weaving together captivating storytelling with songs, acoustic guitar, banjo and mandolin, Kent Besocke will explore Connecitcut's rich history , folklore and legendary figures, uncovering hidden stories of local heroes and […]

  • Voices of 1776: The Diverse Faces Behind America’s Founding

    Gettysburg Library 140 Baltimore St, Gettysburg, PA

    Join Valerie Gugala to explore the untold stories of women, African Americans, Native peoples, and immigrants whose contributions shaped the Revolution. Discover the hidden figures whose courage and labor were […]

  • Voices and Visions in THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION

    Gettysburg Library 140 Baltimore St, Gettysburg, PA

    Experience a special screener of Ken Burns’ The American Revolution, featuring key clips from the series that showcase art, music, and literature from the Revolutionary Era, offering a lens into […]

  • Voices and Visions in THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION

    Gettysburg Library 140 Baltimore St, Gettysburg, PA

    Experience a special screener of Ken Burns’ The American Revolution, featuring key clips from the series that showcase art, music, and literature from the Revolutionary Era, offering a lens into […]

  • Fashions of the Colonial Period

    Putnam Town Hall 200 School St., Putnam, CT

    Fashion historian Ren Antonowicz (Spirits of Fashion) will take us on a journey through the clothing trends and cultural influences of the 17th & 18th centuries, showcasing how style was […]