Join us to commemorate and reflect upon the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with a film screening and discussion! Together, we’ll watch a short 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 facilitators 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?
Interested in watching the entire film series? Learn more here: The American Revolution | All Episodes Now Streaming | Ken Burns | PBS
Big Watch programs are made possible by a partnership between New Hampshire Humanities and New Hampshire PBS.
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.
Presenter: Liz Tentarelli
Join us for a book discussion of Book of Ages: The Life and Opinions of Jane Franklin by Jill Lepore. This book is a revelatory portrait of Benjamin Franklin's youngest sister and a wholly different account of the founding of the United States.
Preregistration is required: https://forms.gle/bLb63AcqKqj4TyXd9
Our guest speaker, Liz Tantarelli, will present via Zoom from Manchester. The public can participate either in a group setting at the library or from their own homes. If you plan to attend in person, here are some things to know:
- Disabled access, including an elevator, is available. The registration form (see below) includes an optional field for you to inform library staff of your needs.
- Overflow parking is available at Lyme School across the street.
- Refreshments will be served.
Join New Hampshire PBS, New Hampshire Humanities and the New Hampshire Historical Society on June 9 at the Capitol Center for the Arts for Ken Burns and the American Idea – an inspiring evening with one of America’s most influential storytellers.
The show begins at 7:00 pm.
Hosted by award-winning journalist and author Laura Knoy, this event will feature a thoughtful conversation with Ken Burns about the people, events and enduring ideals that shape the American story.
The evening will also feature powerful excerpts from several of Burns’s landmark films, including his newest series, The American Revolution, bringing to life the stories, struggles and triumphs that helped define our nation.
Don’t miss this extraordinary opportunity to experience the power of history, storytelling and the American spirit – through the lens of one of the country’s most celebrated filmmakers.
Tickets to the general public will go on sale on April 2 at www.ccanh.com.
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