Hidden History: Film Screening and Panel Discussion

Thu Jan 15 2026 at 05:30 pm to 07:30 pm UTC-05:00

1 Elizabeth St, Hartford, CT, United States, Connecticut 06105 | Hartford

Connecticut Museum of Culture and History
Publisher/HostConnecticut Museum of Culture and History
Hidden History: Film Screening and Panel Discussion
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Hidden History: Native Peoples and the American Revolution
Join us for a screening of an excerpt of the new Ken Burns documentary, "The American Revolution," which examines how America’s founding turned the world upside-down.
Following the screening, a panel of Native American historians will explore the formation of the United States and discuss who was entitled to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
Moderator:
Diane Orson, Special Correspondent with Connecticut Public and contributing reporter to National Public Radio.
Panelists:
Lorén Spears, a member of the Narragansett Tribal Nation and executive director of the Indigenous-led Tomaquag Museum in Rhode Island, and Nakai Clearwater Northup, a member of both the Mashantucket Pequot and Narragansett tribes. Additional panelist to be announced.
Screening and discussion begins at 6:00 pm. Join us for a reception from 5:30 pm to 6:00 pm.
Questions? Contact Natalie Belanger, Public Programs Manager, at [email protected].
Tickets
$10 General Admission
$5 CT Public members
$5 Connecticut Museum Members
Free for Connecticut Museum Member levels $150+
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