Revolution Rediscovered: Bringing 1776 to Life (Read More)
Join Nebraska Public Media at The Durham Museum to celebrate America's 250th birthday with an engaging evening centered on The American Revolution, the acclaimed documentary by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt. Watch featured excerpts from the film, then dive deeper with a short talk from Dr. Susan Brynne Long, early American History lecturer at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. This is event is free, but registration is highly encouraged. Visit the event page for information on how to register. Enjoy a hands-on pop-up exhibit presented by the Omaha Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution, featuring items from the Patriots Chest filled with period-accurate materials and everyday colonial artifacts. Then stay for a panel discussion that sparks curiosity and brings the people, tensions and turning points of the Revolutionary era to life. Panelists: Dr. Susan Brynne Long, History Instructor at the University of Nebraska at Omaha Dr. James Sly, Vice President General, Omaha Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution Dr. Kyle Chattleton, Public Historian, The Durham Museum Jessica Wagner, Director of Education and Public Engagement, The Durham Museum (Moderator) Film excerpts will be shown with open captions, and the lecture and panel will feature ASL interpretation.
