America 250 Pre-Occasion: Classes from the Revolution

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

This occasion is free and open to the general public, however 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 teachings of the American Revolution on the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site. Enjoy refreshments as you go to a sequence of interactive stations, every hosted by a civic accomplice group. These stations mix actions, conversations, and experiences that can have interaction, delight, and problem, all whereas celebrating our American system of self-government and the rules that impressed the founders in 1776.

The night additionally features a particular preview of THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, a brand new movie 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 revolt, win an eight-year struggle to safe their independence, and set up a brand new type of authorities that might encourage democratic actions at residence and across the globe. What begins as a political conflict between colonists and the British authorities grows right into a bloody battle that can have interaction greater than two dozen nations and ceaselessly change the world. 

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

FUNDING CREDITS

Corporate funding for THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION was supplied by Bank of America. Major funding was supplied 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 additionally supplied by David M. Rubenstein; The Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern Family Foundation; Lilly Endowment Inc.; and the next Better Angels Society members: Eric and Wendy Schmidt; Stephen A. Schwarzman; and Kenneth C. Griffin with Griffin Catalyst. Additional assist for THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION was supplied by: The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations; The Pew Charitable Trusts; Gilbert S. Omenn and Martha A. Darling; Park Foundation; and the next 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 doable, partly, with assist from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.