The BIG WATCH is here!

Join us to commemorate and reflect on the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. There are more than 80 Big Watch events happening all over the state. Click here to find a program near you or click here for a printable schedule. Interested in watching the entire film series? Learn more here:
The American Revolution | All Episodes Now Streaming | Ken Burns | PBS

This program is a collaboration with NH Public Broadcasting (NHPBS), with additional support provided by Cogswell Benevolent Trust.

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US@250 in New Hampshire

Join us as we commemorate 250 years of history – and consider what the next 250 might hold.

New Hampshire Humanities is proud to support history, arts, and cultural initiatives commemorating the 250th anniversary of the historic events connected to the American Revolution in New Hampshire.

Get involved!

Use the links below to discover free public programs offered by New Hampshire Humanities and our partners throughout the year. You can:

• Book a Humanities to Go program presentation on a US@250-related topic for your nonprofit organization
• Attend live or virtual programs covering a wide range of subjects
• Take part in our statewide series, the Big Watch

Together, these programs create opportunities to learn, reflect, and engage in meaningful conversations about our shared history.

This milestone anniversary invites us to reflect not only on the founding era, but also on the people, ideas, and unfinished work of the American Revolution. Throughout the year, we’ll explore topics such as:

• New Hampshire’s role in the fight for independence
• The lives of everyday citizens during the Revolutionary era
• Indigenous and African American experiences in the 18th century
• The evolution of democratic ideals over 250 years
• How the Revolution continues to shape civic life today
• How remembering together helps us shape the future

          

Share your event

Is your organization planning a program in recognition of the 250th anniversary? We’d love to help spread the word. Submit your event details using this form, and we’ll feature it on our community events page.

Statewide resources

• Big Watch Resource Guide
• Resources from NH State Library Center for the Book:
  • Items held at the NH State Library from or about the American Revolution: (1775 – 1783)
  • New Hampshire Related Revolutionary War Titles
• NH Division of Historical Resources
• NewHampshire250.org
• VisitNH.gov/250th
• Strawbery Banke Museum: Stories That Shaped the Nation
• 250th Comics from Artist Marek Bennett
• America's Potluck

Questions or comments?

Please contact New Hampshire Humanities at programs@nhhumanities.org or call (603) 224-4071.