US@250: Big Watch

Be a part of something BIG: Join US@250: Big Watch, a statewide series of community-driven programs that bring Granite Staters together to watch, discuss, and reflect on the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and American Revolution.

 

Join us to commemorate and reflect upon the 250th anniversary with a film screening and discussion. Together, we’ll watch a short (30 min) excerpt from THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, a new film directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt, followed by a community discussion. The featured segment from THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION,“The Spirit of Service,” explores service as a core American value, from the nation’s founding through to the present day – examining volunteerism, civic participation, public leadership, and more.

Expert facilitator Mohamed Defaa will guide thoughtful conversations about “remembering together,” considering questions such as:

• • What moments from our past define who we are and point to a shared future? 
  • What are the key historical moments in your town’s or community’s history? 
  • How does focusing on these moments shape your sense of your community’s future?

 

This program will last approximately 1.5 hours (30 minutes for film screening, 1 hour for facilitated discussion). Please make sure you have appropriate technology for the film screening, including a strong internet connection, large screen, and sound system. Please contact programs@nhhumanities.org for the link to the themed excerpt. 

Big Watch programs are made possible by a partnership between New Hampshire Humanities and New Hampshire PBS.

 

"It's like being a part of history."
-Big Watch participant

The library is wheelchair accessible and has a lift. The library has a parking lot. The program is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.