Join us to commemorate and reflect upon the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with a film screening and discussion! Together, we’ll watch a short excerpt from THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, a new film directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt, followed by a community discussion. The featured segment from THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, “The Spirit of Service,” explores service as a core American value, from the nation’s founding through to the present day – examining volunteerism, civic participation, public leadership, and more.

Expert facilitator, Lauren Grace Williamson, will guide thoughtful conversations about “remembering together,”considering questions such as:
• What moments from our past define who we are and point to a shared future?
• What are the key historical moments in your town’s or community’s history?
• How does focusing on these moments shape your sense of your community’s future?

Please join us from 11:45a-12p for a mini social mixer. The official event will take place from 12p-1:30p.

Interested in watching the entire film series? Learn more on our website.

This event is made possible by New Hampshire Humanities, in partnership with NHPBS, with additional support provided by Cogswell Benevolent Trust. By the People: Conversations Beyond 250 is a series of community-driven programs created by humanities councils in collaboration with local partners. The initiative was developed by the Federation of State Humanities Councils and the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage.