• 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 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 […]

  • US@250: Big Watch Film Screening & Discussion

    Campton Public Library 1110 NH Rte. 175, Campton, 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 Screening and Texas America250 Exhibit at the Texas State Library and Archives

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

    The American Revolution Screening and Texas America250 exhibit at the Texas State Library and Archives Commission 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 […]

  • The American Revolution & The 14th Colony

    Coastal Alabama Community College 450 Fairhope Ave, Fairhope, AL

    As part of the extended educational outreach for Ken Burns’s series THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, Alabama Public Television will present a FREE screening and author talk featuring Mike Bunn, author of “The 14th Colony: The Forgotten Story of the Gulf South During America’s Revolutionary Era,” examining the role of Alabama in the War of Independence, on […]

  • 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 and contributions were key to shaping the nation we know today.

  • THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION Screening Event with PBS Fort Wayne and Kathleen DuVal

    Purdue University Fort Wayne 22101 East Coliseum Blvd., Fort Wayne, IN

    Save to the date to join us at Purdue University Fort Wayne's Neff Hall 101 for an evening screening clips from THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION. Following the screening, stay for a discussion about our nation, our history and and more, featuring, from the film, Historian Kathleen DuVal, Professor of History at the University of North Carolina-Chapel […]

  • THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION: A Screening and Discussion Presented by West Virginia Public Broadcasting at Marshall University

    Brad D. Smith Center for Business and Innovation at Marshall University 1425 4th Ave., Huntington, WV

    West Virginia Public Broadcasting will host a screening and community discussion of THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION at Marshall University. The event will feature curated excerpts from the Ken Burns documentary alongside locally produced video content exploring Revolutionary-era history in what is now West Virginia and the surrounding Appalachian region. Following the screening, attendees will take part […]

  • Orcas Island American Revolution Event

    Orcas Island Orcas Center 917 Mt Baker Road, Eastsound, WA

    Join us at the Orcas Island Public Library for a special screening and discussion of The American Revolution, the sweeping six-part PBS documentary directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt. Spanning the escalating tensions of 1754 through the decisive victory at Yorktown, the series explores the people, ideals, and global forces that shaped […]

  • 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 the United States reverberated for centuries afterwards. Learn about soldiers, writers, printers, scholars, farmers, artists, and spies – all women, and all vital to our […]

  • Lakeland PBS Brewery Screening

    Bemidji Brewing 211 America Ave NW, Bemidji, MN

    Community Screening at our local brewery. Watched the screener in the brewing production facility, enjoyed craft beer, and embraced history together

  • 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 to The American Revolution,” a compelling reel from the forthcoming documentary series by acclaimed filmmaker Ken Burns, along with collaborators Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt. […]

  • OETA and Cherokee Film Host The American Revolution Filmmaker Screening and Panel at Philbrook

    Philbrook Museum of Art 2727 S Rockford Rd, Tulsa, OK

    OETA, Oklahoma’s public television network, in partnership with Cherokee Film, will host a special screening and panel discussion on Tuesday, March 24, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Philbrook Museum of Art in Tulsa. The evening will feature a specially curated preview segment from The American Revolution, the sweeping six-part, 12-hour documentary series that […]

  • 250 & Beyond | Our American Story: A Conversation

    Zoom

    Join a screening of the video 250 & Beyond: Our American Story, followed by a live 30 minute Q&A with former U.S. Representative Brian Baird and acclaimed documentary filmmaker Sarah Botstein. You are welcome to watch the video earlier in the week by visiting www.250andbeyond.com/conversation and join for the live Q&A at 1pm EST. When: […]

  • 250 & Beyond | Our American Story: A Conversation

    Join a screening of the video 250 & Beyond: Our American Story, followed by a live 30 minute Q&A with former U.S. Representative Brian Baird and acclaimed documentary filmmaker Sarah Botstein. You are welcome to watch the video earlier in the week by visiting www.250andbeyond.com/conversation and join for the live Q&A at 1pm EST. When: […]

  • 250 & Beyond | Our American Story: A Conversation

    Virtual - Zoom

    Join a screening of the video 250 & Beyond: Our American Story, followed by a live 30 minute Q&A with former U.S. Representative Brian Baird and acclaimed documentary filmmaker Sarah Botstein. You are welcome to watch the video earlier in the week by visiting www.250andbeyond.com/conversation and join for the live Q&A at 1pm EST. When: […]

  • 250 & Beyond | Our American Story: A Conversation

    Virtual - Zoom

    Join a screening of the video 250 & Beyond: Our American Story, followed by a live 30 minute Q&A with former U.S. Representative Brian Baird and acclaimed documentary filmmaker Sarah Botstein. You are welcome to watch the video earlier in the week by visiting www.250andbeyond.com/conversation and join for the live Q&A at 1pm EST. When: […]

  • Bee Keeping in the Colonial Era

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

    Back in the day, early settlers brought honey bees to the new world. Learn how the bees made the trip,how their honey and wax were harvested in colonial America and how bees have learned to adapt since their arrival in 1622. 

  • Women’s Rights and the American Revolution

    Berlin Library 13 Harrison Avenue, Berlin, MD

    The struggle for independence had allowed American women to assert themselves as political actors as never before. Would they happily resume their apolitical domestic roles after the war? Or would they demand to be recognized and directly represented in the new political order? This lecture, led by University of Maryland historian Richard Bell, explores these […]

  • Symposium & Transcribe-a-Thon: Exploring Revolutionary Voices with Harding University, Arkansas PBS, and the Arkansas State Library

    Harding University, Holland-Waller Center 915 E Market Ave, Searcy, Arkansas, AR

    Harding University partnered with Arkansas PBS and the Arkansas State Library to host a two-day event centered on Thomas Paine’s Common Sense and early American history. The event featured a symposium at Harding University on March 13, a public Transcribe-a-Thon on March 14 to encourage engagement with Revolutionary-era documents, and a screening of "The American […]

  • 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 Revolution, and on to the end of the century. It is during this crucial period that Amelia Simmons publishes the first cookbook intended specifically for […]

  • US@250: Big Watch Film Screening & Discussion

    Hall Memorial Library 18 Park Street, Northfield, 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-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.

  • US@250: Big Watch Film Screening & Discussion

    Hampton Falls Free Library 7 Drinkwater Rd, Hampton Falls, 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: Screening, Panel & Digital Exhibition

    The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County 305 Wick Avenue, Youngstown, OH

    PBS Western Reserve, in collaboration with the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County, is offering a free event which includes a digital exhibition featuring materials from the American Revolution era, an abbreviated screening of the new Ken Burns film, and a panel discussion led by experts that will highlight women in the American Revolution […]

  • 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 McNeil Center for Early American Studies, WHYY invites you to explore the often-overlooked voices of women during America’s founding era. The evening will feature a screening of the PBS documentary The American Revolution, offering a compelling look at the struggle for independence and the people who shaped it. Following the film, […]

  • Revolution in America: Past, Present, Future with Senator Paul Mark

    The Becket Athenaeum 3367 Main St., Becket, MA

    The Becket Athenaeum will host a screening of an excerpt reel from the recent PBS documentary, The American Revolution, followed by a discussion about what it means to be revolutionary moderated by Massachusetts State Senator, Paul Mark. Participants are invited to consider the questions: “What does revolution mean to you?” and “Is there an historical […]

  • US@250: Big Watch Film Screening & Discussion

    Kearsarge Regional High School 457 North Rd, North Sutton, 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 […]

  • OETA and Cherokee Film Host The American Revolution Filmmaker Screening and Panel at Philbrook

    Philbrook Museum of Art 2727 S Rockford Rd, Tulsa, OK

    OETA, Oklahoma’s public television network, in partnership with Cherokee Film, will host a special screening and panel discussion on Tuesday, March 24, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Philbrook Museum of Art in Tulsa. The evening will feature a specially curated preview segment from The American Revolution, the sweeping six-part, 12-hour documentary series that […]

  • Maryland Day Trivia

    Ocean Pines Library 11107 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, MD

    Maryland turns 250 this year! Come test your knowledge of our state and its history with this trivia contest. Prizes (awarded to the top three teams) are provided by the Friends of the Ocean Pines Library.

  • Chapter 250 Book Club (Teens)

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

    Teens ages 13 through 19 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 will watch a preview from the PBS documentary The American Revolution by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt, along with additional short videos […]

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

    The History Museum, The Studebaker Museum 808 W Washington St., South Bend, IN

    WNIT Presents: The American Revolution at the Museum Campus A Free Public Event Celebrating America's 250th Anniversary 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 event takes place Wednesday, March 26 […]

  • Chapter 250: Reading America’s Story Together

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

    Youth, ages 8 through 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 will watch a preview from the PBS documentary The American Revolution by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt, along with additional short videos […]

  • 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. Following the film, join us for a group discussion. Refreshments will be served.

  • SLICE OF THE COMMUNITY: Students’ “Voices of Liberty”

    Nashville PBS, Studio A 161 Rains Ave, Nashville, TN

    Jerome Moore and Johnson Learning Center students and educators discuss MNPS’ first student-led podcast. Nashville PBS’ Jerome Moore and Johnson Learning Center students and faculty explore Hawks Talk, Metro Nashville Public Schools’ first student-led podcast, and its new “Voices of Liberty” episodes about what it means to be American at the country’s 250th anniversary. The […]

  • American Revolution Escape Room

    Desert Foothills Library 38443 N. School House Road, 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 Tweens in grades 3rd-8th are invited to test their skills in our first American Revolution Escape Room! You’ll be reading informational text and using your […]

  • The American Revolution at Home: Face2Face with Artifacts

    Clarsville branch, Jeffersonville Township Public Library 1312 Eastern Blvd, Clarksville, IN 47129, Clarksville, IN

    Join Jeffersonville Township Public Library for an up-close look at some artifacts from the time of the American Revolution, presented by Zac Distel of the Sons of the American Revolution Library and Museum in Louisville. Zac will bring authentic artifacts for you to look over and solve the mystery of how they were used. This […]

  • 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 […]

  • Orcas Island American Revolution Event

    Orcas Island Orcas Center 917 Mt Baker Road, Eastsound, WA

    Join us at the Orcas Island Public Library for a special screening and discussion of The American Revolution, the sweeping six-part PBS documentary directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt. Spanning the escalating tensions of 1754 through the decisive victory at Yorktown, the series explores the people, ideals, and global forces that shaped […]

  • THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION: A Free Screening Event

    Milford Public Library 101 N Main St, Milford, IN

    Join the Milford Public Library and PBS Michiana for a special free screening in celebration of the 2026 Adult Reading Club! This event is open to all adults — you do not need to have participated in the Reading Club to attend. Come and enjoy light refreshments during the screening. Please note: The film is […]

  • 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. Discussion after.

  • Chapter 250: Reading America’s Story Together

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

    Adults, ages 19 and older, 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 will watch a preview from the PBS documentary The American Revolution by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt, along with additional short videos […]

  • US@250: Big Watch Film Screening & Discussion

    New Hampshire Insititute of Politics 50 Saint Anselm Drive, 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 […]

  • US@250: Big Watch Film Screening & Discussion

    Hopkinton Town Library 61 Houston Drive, Contoocook, 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 […]

  • 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 of life, songs from soldiers on both sides of the conflict, a tune written by an enslaved person, and protest songs written at the time.

  • 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 Foothills Chapter of the National Daughters of the Revolution will present a brief overview of the DAR Research resources open to the public, the assist […]

  • 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 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 […]

  • 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, Susan Maxwell, and Leslie Walfish

  • 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 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

    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 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 […]

  • 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 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, […]

  • 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, […]

  • 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 American Revolution, a film by by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt and the Library of Congress’s By the People project. The event will […]

  • 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!

  • 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 Boston Tea Party and beyond! Sample various teas and small treats from the time period while learning about the history of tea. Spaces are limited. […]

  • 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 etiquette, the Boston Tea Party and the role of women in the Revolution. Historically appropriate refreshments will be served and a clip from the series […]

  • 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 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

    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 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 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 […]

  • 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 Texas America250 Exhibit at the Texas State Library and Archives

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

    The American Revolution Screening and Texas America250 exhibit at the Texas State Library and Archives Commission 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 […]

  • 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 ballrooms on April 22, 2026 from 3-5pm Central. The program will feature clips from the longer 12-part series, followed by facilitated table conversations. Light refreshments […]

  • “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 highlighting lesser-known individuals.

  • 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 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

    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 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 […]

  • 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 quiet, personal reflection on the sacrifices made by the Western Pennsylvania veterans who helped secure our independence. This event is part of the New Castle […]

  • 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 105 N Center Street, Putnam, 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 how much of the Midnight Ride story holds up to history while revealing lesser-known aspects of Revere’s life as a skilled silversmith, businessman, Freemason, devoted […]

  • Chapter 250: Reading America’s Story Together

    Putnam County Public Library District 105 N Center Street, Putnam, 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 105 N Center Street, Putnam, 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 […]

  • 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 answering questions in real time. Incredible technology gives participants a 360- degree perspective of each room, allowing you to peer inside fireplaces, look up at […]

  • Chapter 250: Reading America’s Story Together

    Putnam County Public Library District 105 N Center Street, Putnam, 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 […]

  • The Same Principle Lives in Us: People of African Descent in the American Revolution

    Gettysburg Library 140 Baltimore St, Gettysburg, PA

    Explore how people of African descent challenged the ideals of the American Revolution. Through the stories of figures like Phillis Wheatley and James Forten, uncover how their words and actions brought the question of equality to the forefront of the fight for independence.

  • 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 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

    Elkhart County Historical Museum 211 W. Lincoln Ave, Goshen, 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 anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, reflect on how you might engage your own community with revolutionary civic service.

  • 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 the 1777 Continental Army, see a demonstration of musket fire and taste some camp cooking. This family friendly event will be held from 10 am […]

  • 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 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 […]

  • 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, marching with George Washington, and or privateering on the Atlantic, the war altered the lives of every young person. There will be a screening of […]

  • 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, 21862. Registration required.

  • 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 […]

  • 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 Yarns.

  • 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 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 […]

  • 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 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

    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 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

    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 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

    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 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 […]

  • 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 is free for all visitors and we’ll have some fun opening day programs for all ages including: Opening of the Museum’s new exhibit, “Fragments: Voices […]

  • 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 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” 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 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • A Heroic But Doomed Defense: The Battle of New London, Sept. 6, 1781

    Putnam Town Hall 200 School St., Putnam, CT

    Historian Matthew Reardon will present a military study of Benedict Arnold's raid on New London CT, presenting a balanced reinterpretation of the battle while dismantling its myths. Copies of his 2024 book "The Traitor's Homecoming" will be available for purchase.

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 erupted between the American Colonies and Great Britain. Jeff Joyce is a retired defense contractor and Air Force veteran. He is a member of the […]

  • “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.

  • 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.

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • Celebrating America’s Birthday

    Racine Public Library 75 7th Street, Racine, WI

    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.

  • US@250: Big Watch Film Screening & Discussion

    Silsby Free Public Library 267 Springfield Road, Charlestown, 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

    Moffatt-Ladd House & Garden Museum 154 Market 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 […]