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  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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. […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • Inside Paul Revere’s House: Guided Virtual Tour

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

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

  • Chapter 250: Reading America’s Story Together

    Putnam County Public Library District 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 […]

  • US@250: Big Watch Film Screening & Discussion

    Minot-Sleeper Library 35 Pleasant Street, Bristol, NH

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

  • THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION: Preview Screening

    Elkhart County Historical Museum 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 […]

  • The American Revolution – Community Film Screening

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

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

  • AMERICA 250 – THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION DOCUMENTARY DISCUSSION

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

    Guests are invited to join a viewing of various excerpts of the documentary The American Revolution—a film by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt. These reels will provide a […]

  • Kitchen Gardens in Early America

    Putnam Town Hall 200 School St., Putnam, CT

    Christie Higginbottom (Garden Research Historian and Consultant) examines the important homefront role of kitchen gardens in the rural Colonies including varieties of vegetables and herbs, preservation techniques and seed-saving.

  • Calligraphy Workshop

    Ocean Pines Library 11107 Cathell Road, Ocean Pines, MD

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

  • US@250: Big Watch Film Screening & Discussion

    Cook Memorial Library 93 Main Street, Tamworth, NH

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

  • 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 […]

  • Choose Your Own Adventure: Revolutionary Teens

    Oshkosh Public Library 106 Washinton Avenue, Oshkosh, WI

    Part of the celebration of the 250th Anniversary of the founding of the United States, we’re looking at the youth experience during the Revolutionary War. Whether tending to the home, […]

  • Military Focused Screening of THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION

    Gettysburg Library 140 Baltimore St, Gettysburg, PA

    Experience a special screener of Ken Burns’ The American Revolution, featuring key clips from the series focusing on the military. Join us for a deeper look into America’s fight for […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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, […]

  • 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 […]

  • An Afternoon With Betsy Ross

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

    Ladies of History Presentation by Reenactor/Educator Alisa Dupuy

  • Embroidery Workshop

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

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

  • PBS “The American Revolution”: Documentary Overview

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

    Join us for a special screening of "The American Revolution," a PBS documentary. Discover THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, a landmark series from Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt. This presentation […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • A Visit with Major General Israel Putnam

    Putnam Town Hall 200 School St., Putnam, CT

    Get to know General Putnam! Costumed interpreter Prof. Kenneth Noll will entertain guests with stories of Putnam's youth, his life as a farmer and tavern keeper, and reknowned military service.

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

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

    Join Jeffersonville Township Public Library and a trio of local historians to learn more about our area's exciting role in the American Revolution. People often think of history as something […]

  • US@250: Big Watch Film Screening & Discussion

    Paul Memorial Library 65 Main Street, Newfields, NH

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

  • US@250: Big Watch Film Screening & Discussion

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

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

  • US@250: Big Watch Film Screening & Discussion

    Exeter Public Library 4 Chestnut Street, Exeter, NH

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

  • 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 […]

  • Opening Day at Lake Champlain Maritime Museum

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

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

  • US@250: Big Watch Film Screening & Discussion

    Littleton Community Center 120 Main Street, Littleton, NH

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

  • PBS “The American Revolution” Screening: Documentary Overview

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

    Join us for a special screening of "The American Revolution," a PBS documentary. Discover THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, a landmark series from Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt. This presentation […]

  • Revolutionary War Archeology in Connecticut

    Putnam Town Hall 200 School St., Putnam, CT

    How do artifacts inform our understanding of past events? Ret. State Archeologist Dr. Nicholas Bellantoni will present a slide show of five archeological studies conducted at Connecticut Revolutionary battle sites.

  • THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION: Preview Screening

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

    The Oxford area will commemorate the nation’s 250th anniversary with a series of community-centered events highlighting local history, civic reflection, and shared creativity. Plans include a public screening of an […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • “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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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.

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]