The American Revolution- Documentary Highlights

Thu Apr 23 2026 at 06:00 pm to 07:30 pm UTC-04:00

Beacon Falls Senior Center | Beacon Falls

Beacon Falls Public Library
Publisher/HostBeacon Falls Public Library
The American Revolution- Documentary Highlights
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Discover THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, a landmark series from Ken
Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt.
About this Event

This event is cosponored with American Legion Schaeffer – Fischer Post No. 25

This presentation offers a sweeping overview of the series—illuminating its central themes and inspiring reflection on the ideas, struggles, and ideals that continue to define the American story.

Open discussion to follow a screening of documentary highlights.

Pizza & Refreshments will be served.

RSVP Appreciated. Call 203-729-1441 to register, or Register on Eventbrite.

For more information about the documentary, visit: pbs.org /americanrevolution


Corporate funding for THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION was provided by Bank of America. Major funding was provided by The Better Angels Society and its members Jeannie and Jonathan Lavine with the Crimson Lion Foundation; and the Blavatnik Family Foundation. Major funding was also provided by David M. Rubenstein; The Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern Family Foundation; Lilly Endowment Inc.; and the following Better Angels Society members: Eric and Wendy Schmidt; Stephen A. Schwarzman; and Kenneth C. Griffin with Griffin Catalyst. Additional support for THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION was provided by: The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations; The Pew Charitable Trusts; Gilbert S. Omenn and Martha A. Darling; Park Foundation; and the following Better Angels Society members: Gilchrist and Amy Berg; Perry and Donna Golkin; The Michelson Foundation; Jacqueline B. Mars; Kissick Family Foundation; Diane and Hal Brierley; John H. N. Fisher and Jennifer Caldwell; John and Catherine Debs; The Fullerton Family Charitable Fund; Philip I. Kent; Gail Elden; Deborah and Jon Dawson; David and Susan Kreisman; The McCloskey Family Charitable Trust; Becky and Jim Morgan; Carol and Ned Spieker; Mark A. Tracy; and Paul and Shelley Whyte. THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION was made possible, in part, with support from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

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Beacon Falls Senior Center, 57 N Main Street, Beacon Falls, United States

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