America 250 Pre-Party: Lessons from the Revolution

Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site
1230 N. Delaware St.
Indianapolis, IN 46202

This event is free and open to the public, but a ticket is required for admission.

Join WFYI, the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site and Indiana Humanities on National Civics Day for a festive exploration of the lessons of the American Revolution at the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site. Enjoy refreshments as you visit a series of interactive stations, each hosted by a civic partner organization. These stations combine activities, conversations, and experiences that will engage, delight, and challenge, all while celebrating our American system of self-government and the principles that inspired the founders in 1776.

The evening also includes a special preview of THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, a new film by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt.

PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS

Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site | WFYI | Indiana Humanities | Future Presidents of America | League of Women Voters | Marion County Election Board 

ABOUT THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION

Thirteen American colonies unite in rebellion, win an eight-year war to secure their independence, and establish a new form of government that would inspire democratic movements at home and around the globe. What begins as a political clash between colonists and the British government grows into a bloody struggle that will engage more than two dozen nations and forever change the world. 

This six-part, 12-hour documentary will premiere on Sunday, November 16, 2025 on WFYI, and air for six consecutive nights through Friday, November 21 at 8-10 p.m.

FUNDING CREDITS

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.