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  • 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 […]

  • THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION-A Screening

    BCPL- Rosedale Branch 6105 Kenwood Ave, Rosedale, MD

    Engage with BCPL by watching a screening of the PBS documentary The American Revolution and discuss our shared history. Light refreshments provided.

  • 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.

  • Remember the Ladies

    Parkway Central Free Library of Philadelphia 1901 Vine St, Philadelphia, PA

    In partnership with the Free Library of Philadelphia and the McNeil Center for Early American Studies, WHYY will host Remember the Ladies, a public screening of women’s history excerpts from Ken Burns’ PBS documentary series The American Revolution, followed by a panel discussion and community conversation on the often-overlooked contributions of women in the Revolutionary […]

  • WNIT Presents: The American Revolution at the Museum Campus A Free Public Event Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary

    The History Center 808 W Washington St., South Bend, IN

    The Studebaker National Museum and The History Museum are proud to join WNIT in presenting a special afternoon program exploring the enduring legacy of the American Revolution. : The History Museum’s Archivist, Travis Childs, will offer a talk on local Revolutionary War veterans, and Studebaker National Museum Curator, Kyle Sater, will explore the Museum's surprising […]

  • 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 diaries, memoirs, and everyday objects to understand their experiences and how they shaped the course of history.

  • THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION Film & Discussion Faith and Freedom

    Columbus Metropolitan Library 96 S. Grant Ave., Columbus, OH

    This selection from THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION documentary brings to life the stories of the American Revolution, designed to help audiences better understand religion and religious diversity during the 18th century. […]

  • 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 participating in the Library of Congress's By the People volunteer transcription program. Drop in any time during the event, or come at 10:00 AM for […]

  • 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 and renowned Jefferson scholar Dr. Peter Onuf (University of Virginia). Presented in partnership with Nebraska Public Media, the lecture will take place Friday, April 10, […]

  • 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 of Liberty!

  • THE 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 minute screening reel, small-group discussion prompts, and hands-on activities that invite participants of all ages to explore themes of liberty, identity, and belonging. Through storytelling, […]

  • SOPBS Presents A Screening of Excerpts from THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION

    Siskiyou County Library, Yreka Branch 719 Fourth Street, Yreka, CA

    Join us for a special event at the Yreka Branch! This event will include a preview screening of excerpts from THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, and a station update from Southern Oregon […]

  • 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 […]

  • THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION Screening and Discussion

    Valparaiso University - Harre Union 1509 Chapel Dr, Valparaiso, IN

    In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, clips from the new PBS documentary THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION will be shown in the Harre Union […]

  • “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 […]

  • WUCF’s ATHE 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 minute screening reel, small-group discussion prompts, and hands-on activities that invite participants of all ages to explore themes of liberty, identity, and belonging. Through storytelling, […]

  • 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 […]

  • PBS Presents THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION Documentary

    Community Learning Center 410 E. Diamond St, Kendallville, IN

    Join PBS Fort Wayne and Community Learning Center for an excerpt screening of THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION documentary series. THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, a series on America’s war for independence, presents the […]

  • 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 pivotal events.

  • 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 the voices and visions of 1776.

  • 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 the voices and visions of 1776.

  • 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 […]