NEW DATES! The American Revolution: A Documentary and Discussion Series - Part I

Join us for an engaging film and dialogue series exploring Ken Burns’ highly anticipated new documentary, The American Revolution. Through powerful storytelling and vivid historical detail, the six-part, twelve-hour series traces how thirteen colonies united in rebellion, fought an eight-year war for independence, and established a new form of government that would influence democracies around the world.

Each session features a one-hour viewing segment followed by a one-hour guided discussion led by educator and historian Frank Sachs, who will help participants unpack key themes, figures, and turning points in America’s struggle for liberty.

Part I - Episode 1–3 (May 1754 – January 1777):  103-SH-3, Jan 28-Mar 4
From the first sparks of resistance to the early trials of revolution, these sessions explore the origins of rebellion and the birth of a new political identity.

Part II - Episode 4–6 (January 1777 – Onward): 103-SH-4, Apr 1-May 6
Delve into the war’s critical years, the endurance of the Continental Army, and the creation of a nation grounded in the revolutionary ideals of freedom and self-governance.

Come ready to watch, reflect, and discuss how the ideas and events of the American Revolution continue to shape our world today.