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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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1 event, | 2 events, - 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 […] - 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 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 […] - 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 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 […] | 4 events, - 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 […] - 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 […] - 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. | 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. | 3 events, - 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 […] - 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 […] - 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 […] | 1 event, - 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 […] |
4 events, - 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 etiquette, the Boston Tea Party and the role of women in the Revolution. Historically appropriate refreshments will be served and a clip from the series […] - 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 etiquette, the Boston Tea Party and the role of women in the Revolution. Historically appropriate refreshments will be served and a clip from the series […] - 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 etiquette, the Boston Tea Party and the role of women in the Revolution. Historically appropriate refreshments will be served and a clip from the series […] | 2 events, - 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 the 1777 Continental Army, see a demonstration of musket fire and taste some camp cooking. This family friendly event will be held from 10 am […] - 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 […] | 2 events, - 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 general overview of the entire documentary series and are designed to help audiences better understand, reflect on, and engage with the core themes of The […] - Commemorate and reflect upon the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with a film screening and discussion. Watch a short excerpt from THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, a new film directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt, followed by a community discussion. The featured segment from THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, “The Spirit of Service,” explores […] | 5 events, - 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 […] - 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 […] - 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. | 2 events, - 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 David Schmidt. Spanning the escalating tensions of 1754 through the decisive victory at Yorktown, the series explores the people, ideals, and global forces that shaped […] - 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 […] | ||
1 event, - Community Screening at our local brewery. Watched the screener in the brewing production facility, enjoyed craft beer, and embraced history together | 1 event, - 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 to The American Revolution,” a compelling reel from the forthcoming documentary series by acclaimed filmmaker Ken Burns, along with collaborators Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt. […] | 4 events, - OETA, Oklahoma’s public television network, in partnership with Cherokee Film, will host a special screening and panel discussion on Tuesday, March 24, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Philbrook Museum of Art in Tulsa. The evening will feature a specially curated preview segment from The American Revolution, the sweeping six-part, 12-hour documentary series that […] - Enjoy a 40-minute preview of the new Ken Burns' Documentry series The American Revolution with a discussion to follow. | 6 events, - 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 Botstein. You are welcome to watch the video earlier in the week by visiting www.250andbeyond.com/conversation and join for the live Q&A at 1pm EST. When: […] - 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 Botstein. You are welcome to watch the video earlier in the week by visiting www.250andbeyond.com/conversation and join for the live Q&A at 1pm EST. When: […] - 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 Botstein. You are welcome to watch the video earlier in the week by visiting www.250andbeyond.com/conversation and join for the live Q&A at 1pm EST. When: […] | 0 events, | 1 event, - 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 […] | 0 events, |
1 event, - 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 […] | 0 events, | 3 events, - Commemorate and reflect upon the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with a film screening and discussion. Watch a short excerpt from THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, a new film directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt, followed by a community discussion. The featured segment from THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, “The Spirit of Service,” explores […] - Engage with BCPL by watching a screening of the PBS documentary The American Revolution and discuss our shared history. Light refreshments provided. - Commemorate and reflect upon the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with a film screening and discussion. Watch a short excerpt from THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, a new film directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt, followed by a community discussion. The featured segment from THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, “The Spirit of Service,” explores […] | 2 events, - Talk by Dr. Jonathan Mercantini, Assoc. Professor of History, Kean Univeristy - 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 era, an abbreviated screening of the new Ken Burns film, and a panel discussion led by experts that will highlight women in the American Revolution […] | 0 events, | 1 event, - 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. | 0 events, |
2 events, - 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 of the PBS documentary The American Revolution, offering a compelling look at the struggle for independence and the people who shaped it. Following the film, […] - 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 […] | 2 events, - Commemorate and reflect upon the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with a film screening and discussion. Watch a short excerpt from THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, a new film directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt, followed by a community discussion. The featured segment from THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, “The Spirit of Service,” explores […] - OETA, Oklahoma’s public television network, in partnership with Cherokee Film, will host a special screening and panel discussion on Tuesday, March 24, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Philbrook Museum of Art in Tulsa. The evening will feature a specially curated preview segment from The American Revolution, the sweeping six-part, 12-hour documentary series that […] | 2 events, - 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. - 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 […] | 6 events, - Carol Levin Simon portrays Catharine "Caty" Greene, wife of Nathaniel Greene - one of George Washington's most valued officers. - WNIT Presents: The American Revolution at the Museum Campus A Free Public Event Celebrating America's 250th Anniversary South Bend, IN — 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 event takes place Wednesday, March 26 […] - 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 […] | 2 events, - 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 […] - 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. | 2 events, - 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 […] - 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 Library and Museum in Louisville. Zac will bring authentic artifacts for you to look over and solve the mystery of how they were used. This […] | 1 event, - 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 David Schmidt. Spanning the escalating tensions of 1754 through the decisive victory at Yorktown, the series explores the people, ideals, and global forces that shaped […] |
2 events, - 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. […] - 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 do not need to have participated in the Reading Club to attend. Come and enjoy light refreshments during the screening. Please note: The film is […] | 3 events, - 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 […] - 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 […] - 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 […] | 1 event, - 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 […] | 1 event, - 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 […] | 1 event, - Commemorate and reflect upon the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with a film screening and discussion. Watch a short excerpt from THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, a new film directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt, followed by a community discussion. The featured segment from THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, “The Spirit of Service,” explores […] | 0 events, | 0 events, |