Can you solve the mystery before time runs out? Individuals or teams can explore a hidden library archive filled with coded messages, historical clues, and Revolutionary War secrets. Solve three puzzles, unlock the boxes, and recover a lost manuscript tied to America’s founding. This activity is available June 9th through August 1st. Stop by the […]
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1 event, | 2 events, - What does it mean to be American? Join us for a hybrid community book club exploring that question through the lens of the American Revolution. The evening opens with a […] | 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 […] - "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 five decisive events that secured independence for the thirteen hard-pressed, but determined colonies. These turning points, not all triumphs on the battlefield, delivered a victory […] | 1 event, - Participants will receive a special guided tour of the Depreciation Lands Museum in Hampton Township as we see what Pennsylvania was like in the 1780s. The regular tour fees are covered by the Library through a grant from PBS surrounding their documentary "The American Revolution". Adults and children are welcome on this 90-minute tour, which […] | |||
1 event, - Join us at the library for a screening of selected clips of the Ken Burns documentary "The American Revolution," followed by a discussion of the film with the Delaware Public Archives. | 0 events, | 0 events, | 1 event, - 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 of colonial plantation owners, backwoodsmen and city merchants, who started the conflict with no government, no unity, no army, and no navy? Britain had defeated […] | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, |
2 events, - The Fourth of July may be behind us, but America's 250th anniversary celebration is just getting started. As our nation begins a yearlong commemoration of 250 years of American history, it's the perfect time to connect with the people, places, stories, and traditions that shape our communities. Join Ozarks Public Television for the America250 Goosechase […] - Discover THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, a landmark series from Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt. This presentation offers a sweeping overview of the series— illuminating its central themes and inspiring […] | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 1 event, - Jim Washington, from Washington's Catering, demonstrates how to make a colonial-era dish. | 0 events, | 0 events, |
| 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 1 event, - WCMU will be hosting a screening of Ken Burns' "The American Revolution" on Mackinac Island on Thursday, August 20th from 4-6PM. Following the screening, attendees are invited to a panel […] | 0 events, | 0 events, | 1 event, - 1776: A Declaration of Rights Before a Declaration of Independence - For many people the story of the United States’ independence begins with the Declaration of Independence in July of 1776. It was, however, preceded - and influenced by - the Virginia Declaration of Rights, first written in May of 1776 and then ratified by […] |
| 0 events, | 0 events, | 1 event, - In the lead-up to America’s 250th anniversary, this book club explores history through both fiction and non-fiction that challenge familiar narratives and invite fresh perspectives on the American past. Each selection encourages readers to look beyond the textbook version of history and consider the people, choices, and hidden stories that shaped the nation. February Selection: […] | 1 event, - 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 liberty and independence apply to the enslaved? What impressed the British and French military officers who visited Chatham? Join park rangers as they explore stories […] | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, |
| 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 1 event, - Join with others in the community during Red Rooster Days to watch a portion of Ken Burns' The American Revolution. PBS has given Dassel Library permission to show a half […] | 0 events, | 0 events, |