The American Revolution — A FREE Screening Event in Frankfort
Saturday June 6 @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm America/Kentucky/Frankfort
Join KET at Kentucky History Day for a free special screening and panel discussion!
Celebrate America’s 250th birthday and Kentucky History Day! Join us at 11:30 am in the Brown-Forman Room for a special screening and panel discussion. Discover how America’s founding turned the world upside-down with a highlight screening of The American Revolution, a six-part, twelve-hour documentary from Ken Burns. Thirteen British colonies on the Atlantic Coast rose in rebellion, won their independence, and established a new form of government that radically reshaped the continent and inspired democratic movements around the globe.
Following the highlight screening, enjoy a thoughtful discussion from local historians moderated by the Kentucky Historical Society.
Confirmed Panelists:
• Kent Masterson Brown, author, filmmaker, founder of Witnessing History Education Foundation, Inc.
This FREE event will be held during Kentucky History Day, hosted by the Kentucky Historical Society, featuring a full day of events (9 am to 5 pm) held at various KHS venues and hosted by various community partners around Frankfort, Kentucky. Learn more about the day’s festivities. Event in partnership with the Kentucky Historical Society and the America250KY Commission.
This event is free to attend and registration is encouraged at history.ky.gov.
KET’s event at a glance:
- What: A screening of The American Revolution, followed by a panel discussion
- When: Saturday, June 6 | 11:30 am to 1 pm
- Where: Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History | Brown-Forman Room | 100 W. Broadway, Frankfort, KY 40601
- Details: Refreshments available
- Parking: Map
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.
