• Tabletop Escape Room: Unearth the American Revolution

    Soldotna Public Library 235 N. Binkley Street, Soldotna, AK, United States

    Can you solve the mystery before time runs out? Individuals or teams can explore a hidden library archive filled with coded messages, historical clues, and Revolutionary War secrets. Solve three […]

  • 4th of July Celebration

    The Indiana Historical Society 450 West Ohio Street, Indianapolis, IN

    The Indiana Historical Society does a free day on the 4th of July open to all to engage in civics conversations and various crafts celebrating America's independence.

  • Independence Day Celebration

    Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center 450 W Ohio, Indianapolis 46203, Indiana (IN)

    Independence Day Celebration – Free Admission FREE History Center admission: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Activities: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Looking to escape the heat this 4th of […]

  • US@250: Big Watch Film Screening & Discussion

    Mansfield Public Library 19 Main Street, Temple, 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 Forgotten Front: Illinois in the Revolutionary War

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

    When most people think of the American Revolution, they think of Boston, Philadelphia, and Valley Forge. But the war was also fought on the Illinois frontier, and the story is […]

  • Connecticut Tunes and Tales of the Revolution

    Putnam Town Hall 200 School St., Putnam, CT

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

  • US@250: Big Watch Film Screening & Discussion

    Plymouth Historical Society 1 Court Street, Plymouth, 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 […]

  • Ken Burns’ The American Revolution: Spirit of Service

    Litchfield Public Library 216 N Marshall Ave, Litchfield, MN, United States

    As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States, watch excerpts of Ken Burns' The American Revolution, all about the spirit of service in American culture. The video is […]

  • PBS “The American Revolution”: Voices & Visions

    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 showcasing art, music, and literature from the Revolutionary […]

  • America 250: The American Revolution Screening Reel

    Milton Library 5541 Alabama Street, Milton, FL, United States

    As part of the Santa Rosa County Library System’s America 250 programming, Milton Library will host a free screening reel from THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, a documentary series by Ken Burns, […]

  • The Spirit of Service: Liberty and Legacy

    Carnegie Library 301 E. Jackson Street, Muncie, IN, United States

    We will begin the session with a cinematic look at the war’s impact, featuring a curated clip from THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION that highlights the enduring spirit of service in American […]

  • The Spirit of Service: Liberty & Legacy

    Muncie Public Library - Carnegie Branch 301 E Jackson St, Muncie, IN

    Selected scenes from PBS’s THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION will explore the sacrifice, endurance, and spirit of service that shaped a new nation. The evening will also honor Revolutionary War Patriots and […]

  • America 250 Jubilee

    Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture 2316 W 1st Ave, Spokane, Washington (WA)

    Join KSPS PBS at the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture to commemorate the 250th anniversary of America's founding. The special community celebration will include music, vendors, a beer garden, […]

  • Unearth the American Spirit of Service

    Dover Public Library 35 Loockerman Pl, Dover, Deleware

    This event includes excerpts from the Ken Burn's documentary The American Revolution. It will include a thoughtful discussion around the civic engagement instrumental in the winning of the Revolutionary War. […]

  • The Spirit of Service: Civic Engagement, a Ken Burns screening

    Meeting Room 40 Farragut Ave, Mays Landing, New Jersey

    America only turns 250 once! Join us for a viewing of the Ken Burns documentary The American Revolution. This special screening includes selected excerpts from the new series centered around […]

  • Voices of the Revolution: From Screen to Sources

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

    What was life like before, during, and after the American Revolution? Join us for an interactive program that begins with a screening reel from The American Revolution, a documentary by […]

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

    Gettysburg Library 140 Baltimore St, Gettysburg, PA

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

  • Military History of the American Revolution

    Pemberton Library 16 Broadway Street, Browns Mills, NJ, United States

    Learn about some of the most decisive battles in American history, from Bunker Hill to Yorktown! We’ll view a selection of clips from Ken Burns’ The American Revolution highlighting the […]

  • The Impact of the Revolution on the Daily Lives of Americans

    Fredericksburg Branch 1201 Caroline St, Fredericksburg, VA

    Presented by Historic Fredericksburg Foundation, Inc. Explore how the American Revolution affected people and places in George Washington’s hometown, from his era to today. After the lecture, stay for a special 30-minute screening of the PBS documentary series, The American Revolution by Ken Burns focusing on the American’s spirit of service during the Revolutionary War.

  • PBS “The American Revolution”: Voices & Visions

    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 showcasing art, music, and literature from the Revolutionary […]

  • Chapter 250: Reading America’s Story Together

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

    What does it mean to be American? Join us for a hybrid community book club exploring that question through the lens of the American Revolution. The evening opens with a preview screening from Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt's PBS documentary The American Revolution, followed by an informal group discussion. This month's featured title […]

  • Deborah Sampson and Anna Maria Lane, Women Soldiers of the Revolution

    Fredericksburg Branch 1201 Caroline St, Fredericksburg, VA

    Presented by Vicki Ritenour Dehlbom, Honorary Regent, Washington-Lewis Chapter, NSDAR. Two women, one from Massachusetts and another from Virginia, became soldiers in the fight for freedom. Both hid their true […]

  • Voices and Visions in THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION

    Gettysburg Library 140 Baltimore St, Gettysburg, PA

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

  • Voices and Visions in THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION

    Gettysburg Library 140 Baltimore St, Gettysburg, PA

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

  • Chapter 250: Reading America’s Story Together

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

    What does it mean to be American? Join us for a hybrid community book club exploring that question through the lens of the American Revolution. The evening opens with a […]

  • US@250: Big Watch Film Screening & Discussion

    Auburn Historical Association 102 Hooksett Rd., Auburn, 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 […]

  • From Trenton to Yorktown: Turning Points of the Revolutionary War

    Fredericksburg Branch 1201 Caroline St, Fredericksburg, VA

    "Presented by Dr. John R. Maass, National Museum of the United States Army. Sponsored by the Fielding Lewis Chapter, NSSAR, and the Fredericksburg Masonic Lodge No. 4. Delve into the […]

  • Why the British Lost the War for American Independence

    Fredericksburg Branch 1201 Caroline St, Fredericksburg, VA

    Presented by Dr. Porter Blakemore, University of Mary Washington. This talk will answer the following question: How was the most powerful 18th Century Atlantic maritime power beaten by a group […]

  • Food in the Colonial Era

    Ocean Pines Library 11107 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, MD

    Jim Washington, from Washington's Catering, demonstrates how to make a colonial-era dish. 

  • A Rather Brilliant View: Revolutionary Experiences at Chatham

    Fredericksburg Branch 1201 Caroline St, Fredericksburg, VA

    Presented by Peter Maugle and Ryan Quint, National Park Services. How did the revolution impact those at Chatham? Its owner, William Fitzhugh, served as a legislator and commissioner, but did […]

  • 95/250 Celebration at Big Duck Ranch

    Big Duck Ranch 1012 NY-24, Flanders, NY, United States

    We are celebrating the 95th birthday of the Big Duck together with the 250th anniversary of the US. We would like some short excerpts from the American Revolution involving Long […]

  • Fashions of the Colonial Period

    Putnam Town Hall 200 School St., Putnam, CT

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

  • Alexander Hamilton Historical Society of KY

    Artisan Room in the Meadow of the Masonic Home 3701 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, KY

    AHHSKY has been holding monthly meetings for 20 years. We try to promote a better understanding of the Revolution, the Founding Fathers' political philosophy, the genesis of the Constitution, and […]

  • American Revolution Documentary Screening

    Soldotna Public Library 235 N. Binkley Street, Soldotna, AK, United States

    Join us for a special screening of The American Revolution by Ken Burns, cohosted by the League of Women Voters. Experience the story of America’s founding through powerful storytelling and […]