Join Twin Cities PBS and local history organizations for individual screenings of select episodes of Ken Burns’ The American Revolution. The series concludes with a final panel and discussion featuring clips from all six episodes.
Partnerships include Dakota Count Historical Society, Ramsey County Historical Society, Hennepin History Museum, Hennepin County Public Library, and the Minnesota Historical Society.
Events
All events are free; registration is requested for each event.
Wednesday, June 17: 11 am – 1 pm, Landmark Center, St. Paul, MN
Hosted by the Ramsey County Historical Society
Register here: The American Revolution, Episode 1 Screening
Saturday, July 25: 11 am – 1 pm, Lawshe Memorial Museum, South St. Paul, MN
Hosted by the Dakota County Historical Society
Register here: The American Revolution, Episode 3 Screening
Saturday, August 15: 11 am – 1 pm, Minneapolis Central Library, Minneapolis, MN
Hosted by the Hennepin History Museum in partnership with Hennepin County Public Library
Register here: The American Revolution, Episode 5 Screening
Thursday, September 24: 6 pm – 8 pm, Minnesota History Center, St. Paul, MN
Hosted by the Minnesota Historical Society
Register here: Panel + Discussion Event
About the Film
The American Revolution is a six-part, 12-hour documentary series exploring the country’s founding struggle and the eight-year War for Independence. Directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt.
How to Watch
Stream The American Revolution on MinnesotaPBS.org or the PBS App.