THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, a new six-part, 12-hour documentary from Ken Burns.
Premieres Sunday, Nov. 16, at 8 PM
The American Revolution was at once a war for independence, a war of conquest, a civil war, and a world war, fought by neighbors on American farms and between global powers an ocean or more away. It impacted millions from Vermont’s Green Mountains to the swamps of South Carolina, from Indian Country to the Iberian Peninsula. In defeating the British Empire and giving birth to a new nation, the American Revolution turned the world upside-down. Thirteen colonies on the Atlantic Coast united in rebellion, won their independence, and established a republic that still endures.
THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, the new six-part, twelve-hour series on America’s founding struggle, presents the story of the men and women of the Revolutionary generation, their humanity in victory and defeat, and the crisis that they lived through. By weaving together accounts of American political leaders and their British counterparts with the perspectives of the so-called ordinary people who waged and witnessed war, THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION is an expansive, evenhanded look at the virtues and the contradictions in the fight for independence and the birth of the United States.
Western Reserve and the American Revolution
Highlighting the history of Ohio's Western Reserve region and Fort Laurens, our storytelling initiative and community events showcases the area's creation and its complex history that includes displacement of the Wyandot, Shawnee and Delaware tribes. The panel discussions encourages conversations about post-war settlement and the evolution of governance to a varied audience. By exploring how both settlers and Native Americans navigated territory changes, the project invites reflection on how communities today experience and respond to shifts in identity, power and belonging. This approach encourages meaningful dialogues about shared history, justice and the impact of the American Revolution.
Discover Ohio’s lone Revolutionary War fort where conflicts happened on multiple occasions.
Learn about the man behind the city’s name.
Did you know that American Revolutionary War veterans are buried in Warren, OH?
In its 20th year, this Revolutionary War reenactment and encampment is held in Willard, Ohio.
Exclusive Preview of the American Revolution, A Film by Ken Burns
Thursday, Oct. 30, at 6 PM
Tyler History Center
325 W Federal St, Youngstown, OH 44503
PBS Western Reserve, in collaboration with the Mahoning Valley Historical Society, is offering an exclusive sneak preview of the American Revolution before the broadcast premiere date in November. This free event includes admission to the Tyler History Center beginning at 5 PM, an abbreviated screening of the new Ken Burns film beginning at 6 PM, immediately followed by a panel discussion led by experts on the subject.
In the Classroom
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.
