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.
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Threads of Freedom: Quilting America’s Story, Featuring a Sneak Peek of “The American Revolution” (Read More)
Kick off America’s 250th birthday celebrations at Stuhr Museum with a special event previewing "The American Revolution", the highly anticipated new documentary from Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt. This open-house-style event will explore the vital role that women and quilting play in stitching our national story from the Revolutionary War through Nebraska’s history and still today. Watch excerpts from "The American Revolution." Then, a talkback follows with Susan Long, an early American History lecturer from the University of Nebraska at Omaha, who will bring these pivotal moments to life. Previews of The American Revolution will be shown at 11:15 a.m., 12:15 or 1:15 p.m. All previews are identical. Join a hands-on quilting workshop for all ages and skill levels led by members of the Stuhr Museum team and contribute to creating a community quilt in honor of America 250. Experience a pop-up exhibit showcasing treasured quilts from the Stuhr Museum’s collection and explore their entire campus. Registration is requested for this free event. For more information, or to register, visit https://nebraskapublicmedia.org/en/watch/community-engagement/the-american-revolution/
