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The American Revolution Big Watch

ByJosianne Fitzgerald

Join us to commemorate and reflect upon the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of
Independence with a film screening and discussion on April 29, 6 pm! Together, we’ll watch a short excerpt from The American Revolution, a new film directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and
David Schmidt, and then we will have a community discussion led by Moultonborough favorite Glenn Knoblock.

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. Glenn Knoblock, author of Hidden History of Lake Winnipesaukee and NH Humanities speaker, will guide a conversation 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?
Register here for the April 29 screening and discussion

Interested in watching the entire films series? Learn more here: The American Revolution | All Episodes Now Streaming | Ken Burns | PBS

This Big Watch program is just one of the many events we have planned for the 250th Anniversary. Visit our library calendar to see a full listing of our programs for each month, with registrations links where necessary. Be sure to join us at the Moultonborough Historical Society Summer Open House and Kids Day on July 24, 9 am to 12 noon, for a morning filled with historically-themed activities to celebrate #America250.

Big Watch programs are made possible by a partnership between New Hampshire Humanities and New Hampshire PBS, with support from Cogswell Benevolent Trust.