The American Revolution, Episode 1: In Order to Be Free (May 1754 – May 1775)

The American Revolution, a landmark documentary by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt, examines how our nation’s founding was at once a war for independence, a civil war, and a world war that impacted millions. The event features a screening of Episode One, covering the period from May 1754 to May 1775, including key events like the start of the French and Indian War, the signing of the Treaty of Paris, and the colonial unrest leading to independence.