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  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt, offering a compelling overview of the nation’s founding and its global impact. Then step into history as a […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 identities; serving as part of the American Revolution. This lecture will be followed by a screening focused on America’s women during the Revolutionary War.

  • Voices and Visions in THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION

    Gettysburg Library 140 Baltimore St, Gettysburg, PA

    Experience a special screener of Ken Burns’ The American Revolution, featuring key clips from the series that showcase art, music, and literature from the Revolutionary Era, offering a lens into the voices and visions of 1776.

  • Voices and Visions in THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION

    Gettysburg Library 140 Baltimore St, Gettysburg, PA

    Experience a special screener of Ken Burns’ The American Revolution, featuring key clips from the series that showcase art, music, and literature from the Revolutionary Era, offering a lens into the voices and visions of 1776.

  • 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 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 […]

  • 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 five decisive events that secured independence for the thirteen hard-pressed, but determined colonies. These turning points, not all triumphs on the battlefield, delivered a victory […]

  • Depreciation Lands Museum Tour

    Depreciation Lands Museum 4743 S Pioneer Rd, Allison Park, PA, United States

    Participants will receive a special guided tour of the Depreciation Lands Museum in Hampton Township as we see what Pennsylvania was like in the 1780s. The regular tour fees are covered by the Library through a grant from PBS surrounding their documentary "The American Revolution". Adults and children are welcome on this 90-minute tour, which […]

  • 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 of colonial plantation owners, backwoodsmen and city merchants, who started the conflict with no government, no unity, no army, and no navy? Britain had defeated […]

  • An America @ 250 Goosechase Challenge & Celebration

    Missouri State University Strong Hall Atrium 900 S. Holland Drive, Springfield, MO, United States

    The Fourth of July may be behind us, but America's 250th anniversary celebration is just getting started. As our nation begins a yearlong commemoration of 250 years of American history, it's the perfect time to connect with the people, places, stories, and traditions that shape our communities. Join Ozarks Public Television for the America250 Goosechase […]

  • 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. 

  • American Revolution Screening and Panel on Mackinac Island

    Mackinac Island State Park Visitor's Center 7200 Lake Shore Drive, Mackinac Island, MI, United States

    WCMU will be hosting a screening of Ken Burns' "The American Revolution" on Mackinac Island on Thursday, August 20th from 4-6PM. Following the screening, attendees are invited to a panel […]

  • History Now! Living History and Interpretation

    Athens-Clarke County Library 2025 Baxter St, Athens, GA

    1776: A Declaration of Rights Before a Declaration of Independence - For many people the story of the United States’ independence begins with the Declaration of Independence in July of 1776. It was, however, preceded - and influenced by - the Virginia Declaration of Rights, first written in May of 1776 and then ratified by […]

  • 250 Years of Us Book Club: The Shoemaker and the Tea Party

    Dallas Public Library Dallas, TX

    In the lead-up to America’s 250th anniversary, this book club explores history through both fiction and non-fiction that challenge familiar narratives and invite fresh perspectives on the American past. Each […]

  • 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 liberty and independence apply to the enslaved? What impressed the British and French military officers who visited Chatham? Join park rangers as they explore stories […]

  • Ken Burns’ The American Revolution: Sprit of Service

    Dassel City Hall 460 Third St N, Dassel, MN

    Join with others in the community during Red Rooster Days to watch a portion of Ken Burns' The American Revolution. PBS has given Dassel Library permission to show a half hour segment titled Spirit of Service, about the spirit of service in American culture. This will be shown in the community room on Friday, September […]

  • Constitution Day Giveaway

    Princeton Public Library 424 W. Water St. Princeton WI 54968, Princeton, WI

    Every American needs a copy of our country's founding documents. We'll be handing out a small booklet containing the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, absolutely free. This event is […]

  • 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 […]

  • Find Your Patriot Genealogy Workshop

    Princeton Public Library 424 W. Water St. Princeton WI 54968, Princeton, WI

    Find Your Patriot Genealogy Workshop - Saturday October 17th, 10am-1pm Let us help you find YOUR connection to the American Revolution! Expert genealogists will be here to comb through your family tree and find links to the patriots who fought in the American Revolution or contributed to its success. Held in cooperation with the Daughters […]

  • 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 historic insight. Snacks will be provided! Bring a comfy chair, blanket, or pillow, or use the library chairs, and settle in for an evening of […]

  • Native Americans in the Revolution Lecture

    Princeton Public Library 424 W. Water St. Princeton WI 54968, Princeton, WI

    Native Americans in the Revolution Lecture Saturday November 7, 2026 at 1:00 PM This is a free, in-person talk hosted on by Princeton Public Library in Princeton, WI. No registration is necessary for this event. This talk will not be available virtually. Learn about the history of Native Americans during the Revolutionary War. This talk […]