The Spirit of Service: Civic Engagement

The Spirit of Service explores service as a core American value, from the nation's founding through to the present day - examining volunteerism, civic participation, public leadership, and more.

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Film Excerpt Screener

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.

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Screening Reel Description

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.

Discussion Questions

These questions are designed to encourage thoughtful discussion about THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, especially around the spirit of service in American culture.

Values Cards

Simple yet powerful, these Values Cards invite reflection on what matters most and can help you to imagine how to put your values into action. Each card names a value and offers a short definition, creating opportunities to pause, connect, and be inspired.

Community Interview Placemats

One way to carry this spirit forward is through Community Interviews, an activity that invites people of all ages to connect across generations and explore the places we call home. Use this simple “placemat” guide to help honor the stories of your neighbors, family members, and friends.

Service and the Role of Young People

This guide focuses on the evolution of service, the significant role of youth throughout history, and calls to action for community involvement. 

Event Participation Survey

If you are hosting a screening event, please consider sharing this Event Participation Survey with your audience. This survey will help us improve development of future engagement programming. Thank you!