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  • Better Together: Celebrating U.S.

    Indianapolis Central Library 40 E Saint Clair, Indianapolis, IN

    Better Together: Celebrating U.S. will provide guests with experiences to deepen their civic engagement and learn about what makes US and our communities thrive. The day will include screenings and […]

  • Tiny Art Show: Remembering the Revolution

    Putnam Town Hall 200 School St., Putnam, CT

    View an exhibit of free-form miniature art created by community members aged 13 and up, with a special focus on patriotism. (On exhibit throughout the month of February.)

  • 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 […]

  • American Revolution: Episode 5 – ” The Soul of All America”

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

    As a proud recipient of a community partner grant from PBS in commemoration of The American Revolution docuseries, co-directed by Ken Burns, Desert Foothills Library is excited to share Episode […]

  • 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.

  • Women in the American Revolution

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

    learn how colonial women contributed to the Revolutionary effort in every aspect of their lives. Revolutionary women stepped out of the colonial "women's sphere" and took up the cause in […]

  • Colonial Art in America

    Worcester County Library Ocean Pines Branch 11107 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, MD

    Art historian Dr. Jennifer Kruglinski talks to us about art during the colonial era.

  • THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION and The Black Heritage Trail

    The Music Hall Lounge 131 Congress Street, Portsmouth, NH

    The Black Heritage Trail of NH, The Music Hall Lounge, and New Hampshire PBS present a special screening of excerpts from THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, a film by Ken Burns, Sarah […]

  • 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. […]

  • The American Revolution: Episode 6 – “The Most Sacred Thing”

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

    As a proud recipient of a community partner grant from PBS in commemoration of The American Revolution docuseries, co-directed by Ken Burns, Desert Foothills Library is excited to share Episode […]

  • 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 […]

  • By the People Transcription

    Jeffersonville Township Public Library (In the event of inclement weather, registered participants may recieve a Zoom link). 211 East Court Avenue, Jeffersonville, Indiana 47130, Jeffersonville, IN

    Four partner libraries, including Jeffersonville Township Public Library, Harrison County Public Library, Knox County Public Library, and the Sons of the American Revolution Library, wil host an event to demonstrate […]

  • 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 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, […]

  • Documentary Overview

    The Palm Desert Library 73300 Fred Waring, Palm Desert, CA

    Experience special screenings of Ken Burns’ The American Revolution, featuring key clips from the series. Join us for a deeper look into America’s fight for independence, followed by an engaging […]

  • Colonial Games

    Worcester County Library Berlin Branch 13 Harrison Avenue, Berlin, MD

    Travel back to the 1700s and learn about colonial era toys and games, then try them out for yourself in this hands-on program full of old fashioned fun. For ages […]

  • THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION: A Screening and Discussion with the Filmmakers

    Roosevelt House 47-49 East 65th Street, New York, NY

    Roosevelt House Public Policy Institute is pleased to present a screening of excerpts from Ken Burns' The American Revolution followed by a discussion featuring filmmakers including co-director Sarah Botstein and […]

  • 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, […]

  • 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, […]

  • “Slavery in New England”

    Putnam Town Hall 200 School St., Putnam, CT

    Historian Tom Kelleher of Old Sturbridge Village will relate how the legacy of "the peculiar institution" (which existed in every New England colony) has shaped Colonial society since 1600 and […]

  • 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 […]

  • George Washington & Morristown NJ

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

    Talk by Former Washington Headquarters Docent Joel Farkas - Discussion of Washington's Continental Army Winter Encampments duirng the winters of 1776 - 77 and 1779-80

  • African Americans and the Colonial Era

    Worcester County Library Berlin Branch 13 Harrison Avenue, Berlin, MD

    As Maryland marks 250 years of American history, this presentation explores the lives and legacy of African Americans in the colonial era, with a special focus on the Delmarva Peninsula […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • African American Contributions in the Revolutionary War

    East- West University , Room W-400 816 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL

    East-West English Department Celebrates Black History Month and the opening of America with excerpts from Ken Burns’s THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION and the poetry of Phyllis Wheatley

  • Colonial Games

    Worcester County Library Pocomoke Branch 401 5th Street, Unit 100, Pocomoke City, MD

    Travel back to the 1700s and learn about colonial era toys and games, then try them out for yourself in this hands-on program full of old-fashioned fun.

  • Lock, Stock, and Liberty: The Story of the Kentucky Rifle

    Putnam County Public Library District 105 N Center Street, Putnam, IL

    Attendees will discover the fascinating history of the Kentucky Rifle — the uniquely American firearm that became a symbol of skill, ingenuity, and independence. Gun collector and historian Curt Johnson […]

  • Panel Discussion about American Revolution Documentary

    Shake Learning Resource Center Shake Learning Resource Center, Room 112, Vincennes, IN

    A deeper look into what was going on in the Northwest Territory and adjacent area to the south during the American- Revolution.

  • 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 […]

  • Colonial Games

    Worcester County Library Ocean City Branch 10003 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD

    Travel back to the 1700s and learn about colonial era toys and games, then try them out for yourself in this hands-on program full of old-fashioned fun. For ages 6-11.

  • 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 […]

  • Meet Benjamin Franklin

    Princeton Public Library 424 West Water Street, Princeton, WI

    Meet Dr. Ben Franklin! Portrayed by professional historical reenactor Terry Kutz, "Dr. Franklin" will talk about his work with Revolutionary leaders like Washington, Jefferson, and Adams, as well as his […]

  • True Crime Detectives: Colonial Cases

    Worcester County Tourism 107 W. Green Street, Snow Hill, MD

    Nothing says the Colonial Era quite like a bit of true crime. Grab a friend or try solo to solve these real colonial cases. Top detectives will receive a prize.

  • 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 […]

  • Building a New World

    Orlando Family Stage 1001 E Princeton St, Orlando, FL

    WUCF's America250 Initiative invites families to Building a New World: from the American Revolution to City Island featuring an interactive event with Emmy-winning animator Aaron Augenblick, creator of PBS KIDS’ […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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.

  • Chapter 250: Reading America’s Story Together

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

    Chapter 250: Reading America’s Story Together is a community book club that explores the American Revolution through shared reading, discussion, and film. The adult group, open to participants ages nineteen […]

  • 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.

  • Colonial Paper Bag Puppets

    Worcester County Library Ocean City Branch 10003 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD

    Celebrate MD 250 by creating a puppet pal in period accurate clothing! All supplies provided. For ages 6-11.

  • Chapter 250: Reading America’s Story Together

    Putnam County Public Library District - McNabb Branch 322 W. Main Street, McNabb, IL

    Chapter 250: Reading America’s Story Together is a community book club that explores the American Revolution through shared reading, discussion, and film. The teen group, open to participants ages thirteen […]

  • Calligraphy Workshop

    Ocean Pines Library 11107 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, MD

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

  • Women in the American Revolution

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

    Learn how colonial women contributed to the Revolutionary effort in every aspect of their lives. Revolutionary women stepped out of the colonial "women's sphere" and took up the cause in […]

  • Chapter 250: Reading America’s Story Together

    Putnam County Public Library District - Condit Branch 105 N. Center Street, Putnam, IL

    Chapter 250: Reading America’s Story Together is a community book club that explores the American Revolution through shared reading, discussion, and film. The youth group, open to participants ages eight […]

  • Coming together for America250 in the Sewickley Valley

    The Lindsey Theater 418 Walnut Street, Sewickley, PA

    The Lindsay Theater, In partnership with the Sewickley Valley Historical society, will be hosting a screening of Ken Burn's American Revolution. This screening is one part of the Sewickley Valley […]

  • 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, […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION: An OETA Special Screening & Panel

    The Oklahoma History Center 800 Nazih Zuhdi Dr, Oklahoma City, OK

    Join OETA, the Oklahoma History Center, and the Oklahoma Historical Society for a special screening of THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt. See a powerful […]

  • Discover Your Roots with OETA: The American Revolution Genealogy Workshop

    Oklahoma History Center Museum 800 Nazih Zuhdi Dr, Oklahoma City, OK

    Presented by OETA, the Oklahoma Historical Society, and the Oklahoma History Center, this interactive genealogy workshop invites you to explore historic newspapers, census and vital records, land and incorporation documents, […]

  • 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 […]

  • Tea Party

    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 […]

  • Tea Party

    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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION: A Community Screening & Conversation

    Austin PBS 6101 Highland Campus Dr, Building 3000,, Austin, TX

    Austin PBS invites the community to a special screening of selected excerpts from The American Revolution, the acclaimed documentary series that examines the founding of the United States through multiple […]

  • www.zelienoplelibrary.org

    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 […]

  • Genealogy Resources from the Daughters of the American Revolution Library

    Long Island Library Resources Council 627 N. Sunrise Service Rd., Bellport, NY

    The Daughters of the American Revolution Library in Washington D.C. isn’t just for descendants of Revolutionary War soldiers! As one of the largest genealogical libraries in the country, the Daughters […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • True Crime Detectives: Colonial Cases

    Worcester County Tourism 107 W. Green Street, Snow Hill, MD

    Nothing says the Colonial Era quite like a bit of true crime. Grab a friend or try solo to solve these real colonial cases. Top detectives will receive a prize.

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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, […]

  • 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, […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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. […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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. […]

  • 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, […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • “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 […]

  • 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 […]