Experience the American Revolution through the lens of acclaimed filmmaker Ken Burns. This special event at the Vigo County History Center begins with a screening of an excerpt from THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, Burns’ latest documentary project. Following the film, a panel of local historians, educators, and community leaders—including Indiana State University professors Don Maxwell and Dan Clark, Vigo County Historian Suzy Dunning, Native American Museum Director Jane Creedon, and local high school teachers—will share reflections on the documentary’s themes, historical interpretations, and contemporary relevance. The program concludes with an audience question-and-answer session, offering an opportunity for thoughtful discussion of the people, events, and ideas that shaped the nation’s founding.

In partnership with Indiana State University.

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.