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  • Music of the New Nation

    Ocean Pines Library 11107 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, MD

    Easton-based traditional music group, Ampersand, will present a concert of Revolutionary War-era music. The concert will include songs about the stirrings of revolution, the experiences of colonists in different walks […]

  • Genealogy: Find a Revolutionary Patriot

    Desert Foothills Library 38443 N. School House Road, Cave Creek, AZ

    Do you have a Revolutionary Patriot in your ancestry? You might, if you ancestry includes ancestors living in the Revolutionary and pre-Revolutionary period in the American colonies. The Black Mountain […]

  • US@250: Big Watch Film Screening & Discussion

    Jackson Public Library 16 Black Mountain Road, Jackson, NH

    Commemorate and reflect upon the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with a film screening and discussion. Watch a short excerpt from THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, a new film directed […]

  • Tricorn Hats

    Ocean City Libary 10003 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City, MD

    Celebrate Maryland 250 by making your very own 18th century-style tricorn hat! All supplies provided. For families.

  • Screening of THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION

    Join us for a 40-minute screening of an excerpt from PBS American Revolution series, with a conversation to follow, focused on art, music, and ideas, with Julia Chybowski, Andrea Jakobs, […]

  • US@250: Big Watch Film Screening & Discussion

    Goffstown Public Library 27 Wallace Road, Goffstown, NH

    Commemorate and reflect upon the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with a film screening and discussion. Watch a short excerpt from THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, a new film directed […]

  • US@250: Big Watch Film Screening & Discussion

    Walpole Town Hall 34 Elm Street, Walpole, NH

    Commemorate and reflect upon the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with a film screening and discussion. Watch a short excerpt from THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, a new film directed […]

  • 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 […]

  • Transcribe-a-thon with Springdale Public Library

    Springdale Public Library 405 S. Pleasant St. Springdale, AR 72764, Springdale, AR, AR

    Join Arkansas TV, the Arkansas Center for the Book at the Arkansas State Library, and the Springdale Public Library for a free, hands-on Transcribe-a-Thon connected to the documentary series, The […]

  • 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 […]

  • Revolutionary Tea Party

    Zelienople Area Public Library 227 S. High St, Zelienople, PA

    Ever wondered what a tea time was truly like for colonists? Share treats from the time, and learn about the impact of tea on the nation's early years from the […]

  • Tea Party

    The Zelienople Area Public Library 227 S. High St, Zelienople, PA

    The Zelienople Library is hosting a Tea Party for families on Saturday April 11. Participants are invited to come in historic costume. Children's Librarian Miss Alyssa will share about tea […]

  • US@250: Big Watch Film Screening & Discussion

    Lisbon Area Historical Society 9 Depot Street, Lisbon, NH

    Commemorate and reflect upon the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with a film screening and discussion. Watch a short excerpt from THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, a new film directed […]

  • US@250: Big Watch Film Screening & Discussion

    Aaron Cutler Memorial Library 269 Charles Bancroft Highway, Litchfield, NH

    Commemorate and reflect upon the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with a film screening and discussion. Watch a short excerpt from THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, a new film directed […]

  • 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 at Plimoth Cinema

    Plimoth Cinema 137 Warren Avenue, Plymouth, MA

    Join Plimoth Cinema as we commemorate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution with a screening and discussion exploring the ideas that shaped the nation. This program features “An Introduction […]

  • America at 250: Religious Roots of the Revolution

    The Learning Center 3025 Bull Street, Savannah, GA

    Join us for a public screening of curated segments of Ken Burns's The American Revolution. The focus of the program is the religious impulses for and responses to the War […]

  • US@250: Big Watch Film Screening & Discussion

    Durham Public Library 49 Madbury Rd, Durham, NH

    Commemorate and reflect upon the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with a film screening and discussion. Watch a short excerpt from THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, a new film directed […]

  • 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 […]

  • US@250: Big Watch Film Screening & Discussion

    Monroe Public Library 19 Plains Road, Monroe, NH

    Commemorate and reflect upon the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with a film screening and discussion. Watch a short excerpt from THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, a new film directed […]

  • US@250: Big Watch Film Screening & Discussion

    University of New Hampshire 18 Library Way, Durham, NH

    Commemorate and reflect upon the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with a film screening and discussion. Watch a short excerpt from THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, a new film directed […]

  • 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.

  • National Constitution Center: Signers Hall

    Ocean City Library 10003 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City, MD

    Join us for a virtual tour of Signers Hall at the National Constitution Center where there are 42 bronze statues of the signers of the Constitution.

  • 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 early history.

  • Paul Revere: Dispelling the Myth

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

    Join David Gain, Curator of the Paul Revere House in Boston, for an engaging look at the life and legacy of one of America’s most iconic patriots. This program explores […]

  • Chapter 250: Reading America’s Story Together

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

    Adults ages 19 and older are invited to join a hybrid community book club that brings readers together to explore the American Revolution through shared reading, short film clips, and conversation. Each month, participants will view a preview from the PBS documentary The American Revolution by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt, along with […]

  • Watch The American Revolution at the Texas State Library

    Texas State Library and Archives Commission 1201 Brazos, Austin, TX

    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 […]

  • Chapter 250: Reading America’s Story Together

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

    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 and Discussion of “The American Revolution”

    Enfield Public Library 104 Middle Road, Enfield, CT

    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 […]

  • US@250: Big Watch Film Screening & Discussion

    Moultonborough Public Library 4 Holland Street, Moultonborough, NH

    Commemorate and reflect upon the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with a film screening and discussion. Watch a short excerpt from THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, a new film directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt, followed by a community discussion. The featured segment from THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, “The Spirit of Service,” explores […]

  • US@250: Big Watch Film Screening & Discussion

    Historical Society 160 Main St, Marlborough, NH

    Commemorate and reflect upon the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with a film screening and discussion. Watch a short excerpt from THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, a new film directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt, followed by a community discussion. The featured segment from THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, “The Spirit of Service,” explores […]

  • American Revolution Lunch and Learn

    Penn State Bookstore 1 Pollock Road, University Park, PA, United States

    WPSU will host a Lunch & Learn at the Penn State Bookstore on the American Revolution on Thursday, April 30th, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Barnes & Noble in the Hub. Dr. Christopher Thrasher will guide a discussion on Ken Burns' documentary The American Revolution, exploring the film's key themes and answering […]

  • Inside Paul Revere’s House: Guided Virtual Tour

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

    Step right in the front door of Paul Revere’s house, virtually, as a trusted guide leads you through the oldest building in downtown Boston, interpreting the spaces, sharing stories, and […]

  • Chapter 250: Reading America’s Story Together

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

    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 […]

  • US@250: Big Watch Film Screening & Discussion

    Minot-Sleeper Library 35 Pleasant Street, Bristol, NH

    Commemorate and reflect upon the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with a film screening and discussion. Watch a short excerpt from THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, a new film directed […]

  • THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION: Preview Screening

    Elkhart County Historical Museum 304 West Vistula St., Bristol, IN

    In partnership with our local PBS station – WNIT – join us to watch curated segments of the film series that focus on service. And as we approach the 250th […]

  • The American Revolution – Community Film Screening

    Zelienople Area Public Library 227 S. High St, Zelienople, PA

    The Fort McIntosh Garrison of living history reenactors will be setting up camp at the Zelienople Library on Saturday May 2. Visit their campsite to learn about camp life in […]

  • AMERICA 250 – THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION DOCUMENTARY DISCUSSION

    Bethel Park Public Library 5100 West Library Ave., Bethel Park, PA

    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 […]

  • 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.

  • Calligraphy Workshop

    Ocean Pines Library 11107 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, MD

    Learn basic calligraphy from White House trained Calligrapher Anne Taylor. Registration required.

  • US@250: Big Watch Film Screening & Discussion

    Cook Memorial Library 93 Main Street, Tamworth, NH

    Commemorate and reflect upon the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with a film screening and discussion. Watch a short excerpt from THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, a new film directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt, followed by a community discussion. The featured segment from THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, “The Spirit of Service,” explores […]

  • US@250: Big Watch Film Screening & Discussion

    Dover Adult Learning Center 61 Locust Street, Dover, NH

    Commemorate and reflect upon the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with a film screening and discussion. Watch a short excerpt from THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, a new film directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt, followed by a community discussion. The featured segment from THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, “The Spirit of Service,” explores […]

  • Choose Your Own Adventure: Revolutionary Teens

    Oshkosh Public Library 106 Washinton Avenue, Oshkosh, WI

    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, […]

  • 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 independence, followed by an engaging discussion on its historical significance.

  • US@250: Big Watch Film Screening & Discussion

    Meredith Public Library 91 Main Street, Meredith, NH

    Commemorate and reflect upon the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with a film screening and discussion. Watch a short excerpt from THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, a new film directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt, followed by a community discussion. The featured segment from THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, “The Spirit of Service,” explores […]

  • 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 story of the men and women of the Revolutionary generation, their humanity in victory and defeat, and the crisis that they lived through. This film […]

  • US@250: Big Watch Film Screening & Discussion

    Daland Memorial Library 8 Lilac Lane, Mont Vernon, NH

    Commemorate and reflect upon the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with a film screening and discussion. Watch a short excerpt from THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, a new film directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt, followed by a community discussion. The featured segment from THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, “The Spirit of Service,” explores […]

  • THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION: Preview Screening & Historical Site Tour

    Fort Laurens Museum 11067 Fort Laurens Rd NW, Bolivar, OH

    PBS Western Reserve, in collaboration with the Fort Laurens Museum, is offering a preview of The American Revolution, followed by an in-depth tour of Ohio's lone Revolutionary War fort.

  • Saitn Martin’s Church Tour

    Saint Martin's Church 11413 Old Worcester Hwy, Showell, MD

    Take a tour of Saint Martin’s Church. We will meet at the property on the juncture of Rt 589 and Rt 113. The address is, 11413 Old Worcester Hwy., Showell, […]

  • The American Revolution: screener & discussion

    "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 screening will be followed by an engaging & thought-provoking panel discussion. Our guest panelists include: Jeffrey LaMonica, MA, M.Phil., History Professor at Delaware County Community […]

  • US@250: Big Watch Film Screening & Discussion

    Hampstead Public Library 9 Mary E. Clark Drive, Hampstead, NH

    Commemorate and reflect upon the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with a film screening and discussion. Watch a short excerpt from THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, a new film directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt, followed by a community discussion. The featured segment from THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, “The Spirit of Service,” explores […]

  • Benjamin H. Irvin on Revolutionary War Veterans in Early America

    Washington Carnegie Public Library 300 W Main St, Washington, IN

    Join Benjamin H. Irvin, Associate Professor in the Indiana University Department of History, for an engaging discussion on how the newly formed United States navigated the challenges of supporting and […]

  • An Afternoon With Betsy Ross

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

    Ladies of History Presentation by Reenactor/Educator Alisa Dupuy

  • Embroidery Workshop

    Pocomoke Library 401 5th Street Unit 100, Pocomoke, MD

    Receive an embroidery kit that celebrates the 250th Anniversary of the Signing of the Declaration of Independence. Participants will learn basic embroidery stitches. Presented by Sara Rutka-Karst, owner of Salty […]

  • PBS “The American Revolution”: Documentary Overview

    Cape Girardeau Public Library 711 N. Clark Street, Cape Girardeau, MO

    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 […]

  • 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 independence, followed by an engaging discussion on its historical significance.

  • US@250: Big Watch Film Screening & Discussion

    Jefferson Community Center 178 Meadows Rd, Jefferson, NH

    Commemorate and reflect upon the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with a film screening and discussion. Watch a short excerpt from THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, a new film directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt, followed by a community discussion. The featured segment from THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, “The Spirit of Service,” explores […]

  • 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.

  • The American Revolution: Life in the Ohio Valley 1775-1785

    Clarksville Branch, Jeffersonville Township Public Library 1312 Eastern Blvd, Clarksville, IN

    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 […]

  • US@250: Big Watch Film Screening & Discussion

    Paul Memorial Library 65 Main Street, Newfields, NH

    Commemorate and reflect upon the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with a film screening and discussion. Watch a short excerpt from THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, a new film directed […]

  • US@250: Big Watch Film Screening & Discussion

    North Hampton Public Library and Cultural Center 239 Atlantic Avenue, North Hampton, NH

    Commemorate and reflect upon the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with a film screening and discussion. Watch a short excerpt from THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, a new film directed […]

  • US@250: Big Watch Film Screening & Discussion

    Exeter Public Library 4 Chestnut Street, Exeter, NH

    Commemorate and reflect upon the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with a film screening and discussion. Watch a short excerpt from THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, a new film directed […]

  • American Revolution Youth

    Dousman Elementary 341 E Ottawa Ave, Dousman, Dousman, Wisconsin

    Fifth grade students will view and discuss the video.

  • US@250: Big Watch Film Screening & Discussion

    Enfield Public Library 104 Middle Road, Enfield, CT

    Commemorate and reflect upon the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with a film screening and discussion. Watch a short excerpt from THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, a new film directed […]

  • Screening of THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION at Allen County America250

    Allen County Public Library 900 Library Plaza, Fort Wayne, IN

    Join us for a FREE, all day screening of ìThe American Revolutionî to celebrate America250! PBS Fort Wayne and the Allen County America250 Committee present ìThe American Revolutionî by Ken […]

  • Opening Day at Lake Champlain Maritime Museum

    Hoehl Family Visitor and Education Center Auditorium at Lake Champlain Maritime Museum 4472 Basin Harbor Rd, Vergennes, VT

    Saturday, May 23 is the first day of the 2026 season! The Museum grounds, exhibits, and store will officially open for the season for all to visit and explore. Admission […]

  • US@250: Big Watch Film Screening & Discussion

    Littleton Community Center 120 Main Street, Littleton, NH

    Commemorate and reflect upon the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with a film screening and discussion. Watch a short excerpt from THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, a new film directed […]

  • PBS “The American Revolution” Screening: Documentary Overview

    Cape Girardeau Public Library 711 N. Clark Street, Cape Girardeau, MO

    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 […]

  • 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.

  • THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION: Preview Screening

    Herr's Snack Factory, Chipper Theatre 271 Old Baltimore Pike, Nottingham, PA

    The Oxford area will commemorate the nation’s 250th anniversary with a series of community-centered events highlighting local history, civic reflection, and shared creativity. Plans include a public screening of an overview of the Ken Burns documentary "The American Revolution" hosted at Herr’s on June 3, 2026, offering residents an opportunity to engage with the broader […]

  • Revolutionary Religion: How Voluntary Action and Religion Shaped the American Revolution

    Eskenazi Hall, Herron School of Art and Design 735 W New York Street, Indianapolis, IN

    Religion has often been central to revolutionary movements throughout history by serving as the impetus for rebellion, mobilizing and organizing volunteers, and shaping the moral foundations of the revolutionaries themselves. Ponder how lived religion and voluntary action shaped the American Revolution and how these themes reverberate throughout history, even to the current moment. Through a […]

  • Mini Masterpieces: America at 250

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

    Celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary by creating a miniature artwork inspired by the past, present, or future of the United States. Choose from prompts such as Then, Now, Next (reflecting on America’s past, present, and future), What Freedom Looks Like (your personal interpretation of freedom), My America (what America means to you today), or A […]

  • US@250: Big Watch Film Screening & Discussion

    Francestown Town Hall 2 New Boston Road, Francestown, NH

    Commemorate and reflect upon the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with a film screening and discussion. Watch a short excerpt from THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, a new film directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt, followed by a community discussion. The featured segment from THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, “The Spirit of Service,” explores […]

  • Galvez & The American Revolution: The Natchitoches Connection

    Northwestern State University 165 Sam Sibley Dr., Natchitoches, Louisana (LA)

    LPB in partnership with Northwestern State University and the Creole Heritage Center invite you to explore the history of Natchitoches and Louisiana's Creole community during the American Revolution and discover how you can trace your own ancestry. After a short film screening and discussion, explore the open house of the NSU Williamson Museum and the […]

  • The American Revolution — A FREE KET Screening Event in Frankfort

    Brown-Forman Room, Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History 100 W. Broadway, Frankfort, KY

    Join KET at Kentucky History Day for a free special screening and panel discussion! Kentucky History Day, hosted by the Kentucky Historical Society, is a full day of events (9 am to 5 pm) held at various KHS venues and hosted by various community partners around Frankfort, Kentucky. Learn more about the day’s festivities. KET […]

  • US@250: Big Watch Film Screening & Discussion

    Baker Free Library 509 South Street, Bow, NH

    Commemorate and reflect upon the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with a film screening and discussion. Watch a short excerpt from THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, a new film directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt, followed by a community discussion. The featured segment from THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, “The Spirit of Service,” explores […]

  • The American Revolution ó A FREE KET Screening Event in Louisville

    Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts 501 W Main St, Louisville, KY

    Join us for a free special screening event in Louisville! In partnership with the America250KY Committee, KET is thrilled to invite you to a free screening event at the Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts. Come celebrate the United Statesí Semiquincentennial with us during a free condensed screening of Ken Burnsí six-episode documentary, The American […]

  • Military History of the American Revolution

    Hancock County Public Library 900 W McKenzie Rd, Greenfield, IN

    "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 […]

  • US@250: Big Watch Film Screening & Discussion

    Gilford Public Library 31 Potter Hill Rd, Gilford, NH

    Commemorate and reflect upon the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with a film screening and discussion. Watch a short excerpt from THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, a new film directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt, followed by a community discussion. The featured segment from THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, “The Spirit of Service,” explores […]

  • 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 alike. The featured topic, Early American Art, Revolutionary Images, offers an opportunity to rediscover famous people, places, and events of the Revolutionary War, primarily through […]

  • WNIN Presents THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION Screening and Discussion at the Evansville Wartime Museum

    Evansville Wartime Museum 7503 Petersburg Rd, Evansville, IN

    In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, clips from the new PBS documentary ìThe American Revolutionî will be shown at the Evansville Wartime Museum on June 13, 2026 from 3-5pm Central. The program will feature clips from the longer 12-part series, followed by a panel conversation featuring local […]

  • US@250: Big Watch Film Screening & Discussion

    Springfield Meeting House 23 Four Corners Road, Springfield, NH

    Commemorate and reflect upon the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with a film screening and discussion. Watch a short excerpt from THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, a new film directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt, followed by a community discussion. The featured segment from THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, “The Spirit of Service,” explores […]

  • US@250: Big Watch Film Screening & Discussion

    Strawbery Banke Museum 14 Hancock Street, Portsmouth, NH

    Commemorate and reflect upon the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with a film screening and discussion. Watch a short excerpt from THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, a new film directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt, followed by a community discussion. The featured segment from THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, “The Spirit of Service,” explores […]

  • PBS “The American Revolution”: Military History

    Cape Girardeau Public Library 711 N. Clark Street, Cape Girardeau, MO

    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 […]

  • PBS “The American Revolution”: Military History

    Cape Girardeau Public Library 711 N. Clark Street, Cape Girardeau, MO

    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 […]

  • The American Revolution: A Military History

    Rodgers Memorial Library 194 Derry Rd, Hudson, NH

    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 […]

  • Lakeshore Public Media Presents THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION Screening and Discussion

    Lake County Public Library 1919 W. 81st St., Merrillville, IN

    In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, a screening of the new PBS documentary ìThe American Revolutionî will be shown. The program will feature clips from the longer 12-part series, followed by a moderated panel discussion to explore service as a core American value ñ examining volunteerism, civic […]

  • The Eastern Shore in the Revolutionary War

    Berlin Library 13 Harrison Avenue, Berlin, MD

    Melissa Reid, from the Taylor House Musuem, talks to us about the colonial settlement of Trappe located south east of Berlin.

  • US@250: Big Watch Film Screening & Discussion

    Hooksett Public Library 31 Mt. St. Mary's Way, Hooksett, NH

    Commemorate and reflect upon the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with a film screening and discussion. Watch a short excerpt from THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, a new film directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt, followed by a community discussion. The featured segment from THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, “The Spirit of Service,” explores […]

  • Civic Engagement on America’s 250th: A Film Screening and Discussion

    Northeast Harbor Library 1 Joy Rd, Northeast Harbor, ME, United States

    Join the Northeast Harbor Library for a film screening and discussion about civic engagement in celebration of the 250th anniversary of our country. We will show excerpts from the Ken Burns film The American Revolution about the spirit of service in American culture. The screening will be followed by a discussion facilitated by library director […]

  • The American Revolution: Series Overview Screening

    Lawrenceburg Main Library Ewbank Room 150 Mary St., Lawrenceburg, IN, United States

    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 story. Highlights include an introduction to places, communities, and ideals that inspired […]

  • The American Revolution: The Spirit of Service Screening and Discussion

    The Pritzker Military Museum and Library 10475 12th Street, Kenosha,, Wisconsin (WI)

    Join WTTW and the Pritzker Military Museum & Library for a special screening of selections from The American Revolution, a film by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt that tells the story of how 13 colonies rose?in rebellion, won their independence, and established a new form of government that radically reshaped the continent and […]

  • The Common Defense: The Birth of America’s Defense Forces

    Fredericksburg Branch 1201 Caroline St, Fredericksburg, VA

    Presented by Jeff Joyce, Culpeper National Cemetery. In celebration of the 250th anniversary of America’s independence, discover how the Continental Army, Navy, and Marines were established in 1775 as war […]

  • Screening of Ken Burns’ The American Revolution: The Spirit of Service

    Clearview Library 720 3rd Street, Windsor, CO, United States

    "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 […]

  • “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.

  • American Revolution 250th Anniversary Celebration

    Butte County Library, Oroville Branch 1820 Mitchell Ave, Oroville, CA, United States

    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.

  • US@250: Big Watch Film Screening & Discussion

    Manchester City Library 405 Pine St, Manchester, NH

    Commemorate and reflect upon the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with a film screening and discussion. Watch a short excerpt from THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, a new film directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt, followed by a community discussion. The featured segment from THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, “The Spirit of Service,” explores […]

  • Ken Burns’s The American Revolution: Voices & Visions

    Sam Garcia Library 495 E Western Ave, Avondale, AZ

    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.

  • PBS’s THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION Screening and Discussion at Syracuse Public Library

    Syracuse Public Library 115 East Main Street, Syracuse, IN

    Syracuse Public Library is partnering with PBS Michiana to present a special screening of the “American Revolution” documentary, directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt. It explores the founding of the U.S., focusing on the rebellion of thirteen colonies, the eight-year war for independence, and the creation of a new government, with a […]

  • US@250: Big Watch Film Screening & Discussion

    Richmond Public Library Veterans Hall, 108 Old Homestead Highway, Richmond, NH

    Commemorate and reflect upon the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with a film screening and discussion. Watch a short excerpt from THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, a new film directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt, followed by a community discussion. The featured segment from THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, “The Spirit of Service,” explores […]

  • Documentary Screening: The American Revolution

    East Regional Library in Destrehan 160 W. Campus Drive, Destrehan, LA

    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 […]

  • America 250: The American Revolution Screening Reel

    Navarre Library 8484 James M Harvell Rd, Navarre, FL, United States

    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.

  • The American Revolution: Celebrating 250 Years of America

    Mead Botanical Garden 1300 S Denning Dr, Winter Park, FL

    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 […]

  • America 250: The American Revolution Screening Reel

    Gulf Breeze Library Meeting Room 1060 Shoreline Drive, Gulf Breeze, Florida

    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 […]

  • The American Revolution: Then and Now

    History, Colorado Museum 1200 Broadway, Denver, CO 80203, Denver, Colorado (CO)

    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 […]

  • PBS Presents The American Revolution- Voices and Visions of 1776

    George Hail Free Library Children's Room 530 Main St., Warren, Rhode Island

    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 […]

  • Educator Workshop

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

  • Rhode Island and the American Revolution

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

    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 […]

  • The American Revolution: A Military History

    Rodgers Memorial Library 194 Derry Rd, Hudson, NH

    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 […]