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Military History of the American Revolution

Military History of the American Revolution

Join WFYI on Wednesday, June 10 at 6 p.m. at the Hancock County Public Library for a special presentation featuring AMERICAN REVOLUTION, the landmark documentary series from Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt.

This program will include curated excerpts from the series that bring the American Revolution to life, with a focus on military history, strategy and the pivotal decisions that shaped the fight for independence. The screening will be followed by a guided discussion led by representatives from WFYI and Indiana Humanities, offering context and conversation around the themes explored in the film.

Presented in partnership with the Hancock County Public Library and Indiana Humanities.

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.

Hancock County Public Library
Free
06:00 PM - 07:30 PM on Wed, 10 Jun 2026
Hancock County Public Library
900 West McKenzie Road
Greenfield, Indiana 46140