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 and older, will meet on Tuesday, February 24th, at 5:00 p.m. at the Granville Branch, with a virtual option available via Zoom. This month’s selection […]
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3 events,America is turning 250! This workshop with Region 16 Education Service Center and Panhandle PBS will offer a powerful one-day deep dive into the global earthquake that was the American Revolution. Participants will explore the Revolution not as a stand-alone event, but as a pivotal moment that continues to reshape global history and government. Workshop […]
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Celebrate MD 250 by creating a puppet pal in period accurate clothing! All supplies provided. For ages 6-11.
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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 through nineteen, will meet on Wednesday, February 25th, at 5:00 p.m. at the McNabb Branch, with a virtual option available via Zoom. This month’s selection […] |
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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 through fourteen, will meet on Thursday, February 26th, at 5:00 p.m. at the Condit Branch, with a virtual option available via Zoom. This month’s selections […]
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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 Historical Society's "coming Together for America250 in the Sewickley Valley" programming. |
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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 segment highlighting the struggles and contributions of soldiers, women, and Native and African American allies, followed by a panel of experts. Light breakfast sponsored by […]
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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, county histories, and subscriber databases. Research staff will guide both beginners and experienced genealogists as you uncover family stories, military service, land allotments, and American […] |
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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 perspectives. The screening will be followed by a moderated panel discussion featuring local historians, journalists, educators, and community leaders, who will explore how the ideas, […] |
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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 of the American Revolution Library has something for everyone tracing their family history. This presentation will give an overview of the resources available both on-site […] |
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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 […]
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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.
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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 […] |
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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 […] |
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Enjoy a 40-minute preview of the new Ken Burns' Documentry series The American Revolution with a discussion to follow. |
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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 […] |
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Engage with BCPL by watching a screening of the PBS documentary The American Revolution and discuss our shared history. Light refreshments provided. |
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Talk by Dr. Jonathan Mercantini, Assoc. Professor of History, Kean Univeristy |
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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. |
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In partnership with the Free Library of Philadelphia and the McNeil Center for Early American Studies, WHYY will host Remember the Ladies, a public screening of women’s history excerpts from Ken Burns’ PBS documentary series The American Revolution, followed by a panel discussion and community conversation on the often-overlooked contributions of women in the Revolutionary […] |
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Carol Levin Simon portrays Catharine "Caty" Greene, wife of Nathaniel Greene - one of George Washington's most valued officers.
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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 History Museum’s Archivist, Travis Childs, will offer a talk on local Revolutionary War veterans, and Studebaker National Museum Curator, Kyle Sater, will explore the Museum's surprising […]
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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. |
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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 […] |
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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 […] |
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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. |
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