Special Screening and Discussion of "The American Revolution"

The American Revolution: The Spirit of Service

Join the Talbot250 Commission and friends as we officially kick off Talbot County’s 365th anniversary and the nation’s Semiquincentennial year with a special program at the Avalon Theatre featuring The American Revolution, a new documentary series directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt, and written by Geoffrey Ward.

This one-hour event includes a 31-minute screening of selected moments from the six-part series that highlight the “Spirit of Service”, the courage, sacrifice, and civic duty that united ordinary people in the fight for independence. Following the film, Craig Fuller will lead a panel discussion exploring how the spirit of service that shaped America’s founding continues to define Talbot County’s story today.

To learn more about the full documentary series, visit pbs.org/americanrevolution.

Presented by Talbot250 Commission with financial support from Talbot County Department of Economic Development and Tourism and Stories of the Chesapeake Heritage Area. In partnership with the Avalon Foundation, Talbot County Free Library, and The Talbot Spy. Screening support by provided by Maryland Public Television.