Nebraska Public Media, Stuhr Museum companion for ‘American Revolution’ preview

Kick off America’s 250th birthday celebrations on Oct. 18 on the Stuhr Museum in Grand Island with preview screenings of “The American Revolution,” the brand new documentary from filmmakers Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt, and a particular household engagement occasion that includes quilting actions.

“Threads of Freedom: Quilting America’s Story” will discover the very important position ladies and quilting performed in stitching collectively the nation’s historical past from the Revolutionary War by at the moment.

Presented by Nebraska Public Media and the Stuhr Museum, 3133 US Highway 34, in Grand Island, this free open-house-style occasion from 11 a.m. to three p.m. contains museum admission and previews of the movie. While the occasion is free, online registration is inspired.

Film previews will likely be proven at 11:15 a.m., 12:15 p.m. or 1:15 p.m. Each screening is an identical and will likely be adopted by a talkback with Susan Long, an American historical past lecturer from the University of Nebraska at Omaha, who will convey these pivotal moments to life.

Guests of all ages and ability ranges are invited to take part in a hands-on quilting workshop, contributing to the creation of a group quilt in honor of America 250.

A pop-up exhibit may also showcase treasured quilts from the Stuhr Museum’s assortment.

Attendees will uncover – whether or not by craft, dialog or inspiration – a renewed appreciation for the numerous threads of historical past woven collectively to create America’s story.

Film excerpts will likely be proven with open captions, and the movie talkback may have ASL interpretation.

“The American Revolution” will premiere on Nebraska Public Media at 7 p.m. Nov. 16. 

The six-part, 12-hour tv sequence on America’s founding wrestle will current the story of the women and men of the Revolutionary era, their humanity in victory and defeat and the disaster that they lived by.

By weaving collectively accounts of American political leaders and their British counterparts with the views of the so-called abnormal individuals who waged and witnessed conflict, “The American Revolution” is an expansive, evenhanded have a look at the virtues and the contradictions within the combat for independence and the start of the United States.

Find extra details about the upcoming movie and Nebraska Public Media group engagement occasions in celebration of America 250 on-line.

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