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Join us for a screening that focuses on freedom and religion followed by a discussion.
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Harding University partnered with Arkansas PBS and the Arkansas State Library to host a two-day event centered on Thomas Paine’s Common Sense and early American history. The event featured a symposium at Harding University on March 13, a public Transcribe-a-Thon on March 14 to encourage engagement with Revolutionary-era documents, and a screening of "The American […] |
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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 3 - "The Times That Try Men's Souls" Join Desert Foothills Library for this six part series of the American Revolution that recently premiered on […]
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Historian Dr. Richard Bell talks about his new book that investigates how "The American Revolution was not only the colonies' triumphant liberation from the rule of an overbearing England; it was also a cataclysm that pulled in participants from around the globe and threw the entire world order into chaos.”
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We will be at the Princeton school today from 4-7pm for the New Years Revolutions Volunteer Fair! Come and see what our local organizations do for our community, and consider joining some or volunteering to help at specific events. We are helping to organize this opportunity as part of a series of programs honoring the […] |
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Join us every month for a new craft. We bring the materials; you bring the creativity! Limit 30.
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The Spirit of Service screening reel includes selected excerpts from the series and is designed to encourage thoughtful discussion about THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, especially around the spirit of service in American culture - 30 minute film clip with discussion after.
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You know the importance of the document, but what happened to these men and their families afterwards? You may be surprised by their sacrifices. Practice your own signature using a variety of quills and fountain pens. For ages 12-18. |
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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 4 - "Conquer by a Drawn Game" Join Desert Foothills Library for this six part series of the American Revolution that recently premiered on PBS.
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Join Ball State PBS and Swiss Village Retirement Community, for a free screening event and group discussion celebrating Ken Burns’s latest PBS documentary, “The American Revolution,” on Thursday, January 29th starting at 3:30 p.m. at the Swiss Village Retirement Community, 1350 W. Main Street Berne, Indiana 46711. The event will feature a preview of “The […]
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The Putnam County Public Library District will host the inaugural youth meeting of Chapter 250: Reading America’s Story Together, a community book club exploring the American Revolution through shared reading, discussion, and film. The event will take place on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. at the Condit Branch, with a virtual option available […] |
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Experience a special screener 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 discussion on its historical significance.
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Community screening of the American Revolution with food trucks and community activities. |
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Join Red River Theatres, the New Hampshire Historical Society, and New Hampshire PBS for a special screening of Spirit of Service, an excerpt from THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, a film by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt. This selection of clips explores the enduring ideal of service in American life, and how the most diverse […]
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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 thematic discussions around THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, an exhibit about women's suffrage, Revolutionary War trivia mini golf, collaborative art pieces, citizenship test games, viewings of WFYI […]
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Join us for a screening and discussion featuring the first episode of The American Revolution (“In Order to Be Free (May 1754 – May 1775)”: Political protest escalates into violence. War gives thirteen colonies a common cause. RUNTIME: 1h 56m 9s.) Join historian Eleanor McConnell for a Q&A after the screening. |
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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.)
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Let’s celebrate our 250th! Lafayette in the Somewhat United States is a humorous and insightful portrait of the famed Frenchman, the impact he had on our young country, and his ongoing relationship with some of the instrumental Americans of the time, including George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson, and many more. Books can be checked […]
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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 Foothills Chapter of the National Daughters of the Revolution will present a brief overview of the DAR Research resources open to the public, the assist […] |
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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 5 - "The Soul of All America" Join Desert Foothills Library for this six part series of the American Revolution that recently premiered on PBS. 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. |
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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 letters and literature, through political leadership, on the battleground, and managing the homefront. The lecture will present the remarkable stories of women who sought liberty […]
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Art historian Dr. Jennifer Kruglinski talks to us about art during the colonial era. |
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Join us for a special screening and thoughtful discussion of “The American Revolution”, a film by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt. Participants will watch a half hour excerpt from the film and discuss the film and the founding era.
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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 Botstein and David Schmidt. Following the screening, is a moderated conversation between author and historian Glenn Knoblock and Black heritage Trail executive director JerriAnne Boggis, […] |
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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. This one-hour event includes a 46-minute screening of selected moments from the six-part series that highlight the courage, sacrifice, and civic duty that united ordinary […]
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Join us at UC Law SF for a screening and discussion of the history and future of democracy with leading legal scholars and an afternoon reception. The Rule of Law and Democracy discussion panel features: Burt Neuborne: Norman Dorsen Professor of Civil Liberties Emeritus, Founding Legal Director, Brennan Center for Justice, NYU, David Faigman: Chancellor […]
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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 6 - "The Most Sacred Thing" Join Desert Foothills Library for this six part series of the American Revolution that recently premiered on PBS. |
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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 how much of the Midnight Ride story holds up to history while revealing lesser-known aspects of Revere’s life as a skilled silversmith, businessman, Freemason, devoted […]
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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 how volunteers can get invoved with By the People, a transcription project sponsored by the Library of Congress. |
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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 answering questions in real time. Incredible technology gives participants a 360- degree perspective of each room, allowing you to peer inside fireplaces, look up at […] |
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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, participants will watch a preview from the PBS documentary The American Revolution by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt, along with additional short videos […]
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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 discussion on its historical significance.
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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. |
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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, participants will watch a preview from the PBS documentary The American Revolution by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt, along with additional short videos […] |
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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, participants will watch a preview from the PBS documentary The American Revolution by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt, along with additional short videos […]
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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 left a lasting legacy. |
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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 conversation. Each month, participants will view a preview from the PBS documentary The American Revolution by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt, along with […]
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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
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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 and the broader Chesapeake region. We will explore how African Americans contributed to the development of early America. |
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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 month, participants view a preview from the PBS documentary The American Revolution by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt, along with short companion videos […] |
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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 a preview from the PBS documentary The American Revolution by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt, along with short videos connected to the featured […] |
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Screening of short clip and panel discussion following regarding the American Revolution in Knox County Indiana. |
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Come celebrate America’s 250th birthday with a free community screening event of Ken Burns’ The American Revolution.
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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 |
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The Becket Athenaeum will host a screening of an excerpt reel from the recent PBS documentary, The American Revolution, followed by a discussion about what it means to be revolutionary moderated by Massachusetts State Senator, Paul Mark. Participants are invited to consider the questions: “What does revolution mean to you?” and “Is there an historical […]
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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.
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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 will explore how this iconic rifle was crafted, used, and celebrated during the American Revolution. He will also bring three antique long rifles as part […] |
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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 how bees have learned to adapt since their arrival in 1622.
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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. |
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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 they demand to be recognized and directly represented in the new political order? This lecture, led by University of Maryland historian Richard Bell, explores these […] |
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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 upcoming trip to France, where he will be soliciting French support for the patriot cause. As the oldest signer of the Declaration of Independence, Dr. […] |
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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 Friends of the Ocean Pines Library. |
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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’ City Island. Aaron will show clips from City Island and discuss how it promotes civics and community engagement. Then, attendees will join Aaron in designing […]
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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 of life, songs from soldiers on both sides of the conflict, a tune written by an enslaved person, and protest songs written at the time. |
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Celebrate Maryland 250 by making your very own 18th century-style tricorn hat! All supplies provided. For families. |
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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 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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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. |
4 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 […]
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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 […] |
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […] |
1 event,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 Yarns. |
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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, […] |
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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 Bunker Hill to Yorktown, strategies, and the individuals who shaped the fight for independence. We will be joined by Dr. Kenneth Nivison, assistant professor of […] |