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SUMMARY:The American Revolution — A FREE Screening Event in Frankfort
DESCRIPTION:Join KET at Kentucky History Day for a free special screening and panel discussion!\n\n\n\nCelebrate 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. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFollowing the highlight screening\, enjoy a thoughtful discussion from local historians moderated by the Kentucky Historical Society. \n\n\n\nConfirmed Panelists:• Kent Masterson Brown\, author\, filmmaker\, founder of Witnessing History Education Foundation\, Inc. \n\n\n\nThis 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKET’s event at a glance:\n\n\n\n\nWhat: A screening of The American Revolution\, followed by a panel discussion\n\n\n\nWhen: Saturday\, June 6 | 11:30 am to 1 pm\n\n\n\nWhere: Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History | Brown-Forman Room | 100 W. Broadway\, Frankfort\, KY 40601\n\n\n\nDetails: Refreshments available\n\n\n\nParking: Map\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCorporate 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.
URL:https://ket.org/event/kentucky-history-day/
LOCATION:Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History\, 100 W. Broadway\, Frankfort\, Kentucky\, 40601
CATEGORIES:History,Kentucky
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SUMMARY:The American Revolution — A FREE Screening Event in Louisville
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday with a Special Screening and Panel Discussion in Louisville!\n\n\n\nJoin KET and the America250KY Louisville Committee for a free public event at the Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts as we mark the nation’s approaching 250th anniversary with an evening of history\, reflection and civic connection. \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe program features a special highlight screening from The American Revolution\, a six-part\, twelve-hour documentary series by Ken Burns. The series explores how thirteen British colonies rose in rebellion\, secured independence\, and established a new form of government that reshaped the continent and inspired democratic movements around the world. \n\n\n\nBefore the screening\, guests are invited to explore engaging exhibits from historic and community partners during a showcase in the Kentucky Center’s main lobby from 5 to 6 pm. \n\n\n\nThe selected documentary excerpts focus on “The Spirit of Service\,” tracing volunteerism\, civic participation and public leadership from the nation’s founding to the present day. Following the screening\, KET’s Renee Shaw will moderate a thoughtful panel discussion connecting the spirit of service and civic education in 1776 with its meaning and impact in 2026. \n\n\n\nConfirmed Panelists: \n\n\n\n\nDr. Thomas Mackey\, Historian\, University of Louisville (Retired) \n\n\n\nDr. Gary Gregg. Political Scientist and McConnell Center Director\, University of Louisville \n\n\n\nThe Honorable Michael Adams\, Kentucky Secretary of State \n\n\n\nThe Honorable Jerry Abramson \n\n\n\nMaggie Harlow\, Executive Director\, Jack Harlow Foundation \n\n\n\nDaryle W. Unseld Jr.\, President\, Boys and Girls Club of Kentuckiana \n\n\n\n\nThis special Louisville event is presented in partnership with the America250KY Louisville Committee and made possible with the support of community and historic partners. \n\n\n\nThis event is free\, and advanced registration is encouraged. Please register below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Event at a Glance:\n\n\n\n\nWhat: The American Revolution highlight screening and panel discussion\, “The Spirit of Service”\n\n\n\nWhen: Monday\, June 8\, 2026 | 5-8 pm\n\n\n\nWhere: The Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts | Bomhard Theater | 501 W Main St\, Louisville\, KY 40202\n\n\n\nPre‑Event: Historic and community partner showcase in the main lobby\, 5 to 6 pm\n\n\n\nModerator: Renee Shaw\, Host\, KET\n\n\n\nParking: Information about the parking garage and other parking options\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\nThis event is FREE to attend and advanced registration is encouraged. Please register below. \n\n\n\n\n                \n                        Email(Required)\n                            \n                        Name(Required)\n                            \n                            \n                                                    \n                                                    First\n                                                \n                            \n                            \n                                                    \n                                                    Last\n                                                \n                            \n                        Number of Seats(Required)1234Accessibility NeedsIf you or a member of your party require accessibility needs\, please request them in the box. \n          \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n        \n                        \n                        \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCorporate 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.
URL:https://ket.org/event/america-250/
LOCATION:The Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts\, 501 W Main St\, Louisville\, Kentucky\, 40202
CATEGORIES:History,Kentucky
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