America@250

There is something truly American about having a conversation with your neighbors. That’s why PBS Wisconsin, Wisconsin Public Radio and America@250 Initiative partners are inviting libraries, faith communities, organizations, and individuals from across Wisconsin to host an America@250 Community Conversation using our downloadable guide and thematic reels from THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, a six-part PBS documentary series directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt.

America@250 Community Conversations are designed to help people connect and reflect on our shared history and the future of democracy. The goal of these structured, small-group discussions is to get to know others in your community, to listen to and consider their perspectives, and reflect on how these align with or differ from your own. The mark of a successful Community Conversation is that all participants are engaged and sharing their thoughts and experiences.

Fill out the form below to download these free A@250 Community Conversation resources to help your community connect and reflect during the run up to — and beyond — America’s 250th anniversary.

PBS Wisconsin America@250 Community Conversation Guide cover with blue silhouette of horseback rider and ‘The American Revolution’ title

Funding for 'The American Revolution'

Corporate funding for THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION was provided by Bank of America. Major funding was provided by The Better Angels Society and its members Jeannie and Jonathan Lavine with the Crimson Lion Foundation; and the Blavatnik Family Foundation. Major funding was also provided by David M. Rubenstein; The Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern Family Foundation; Lilly Endowment Inc.; and the following Better Angels Society members: Eric and Wendy Schmidt; Stephen A. Schwarzman; and Kenneth C. Griffin with Griffin Catalyst. Additional support for THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION was provided by: The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations; The Pew Charitable Trusts; Gilbert S. Omenn and Martha A. Darling; Park Foundation; and the following Better Angels Society members: Gilchrist and Amy Berg; Perry and Donna Golkin; The Michelson Foundation; Jacqueline B. Mars; Kissick Family Foundation; Diane and Hal Brierley; John H. N. Fisher and Jennifer Caldwell; John and Catherine Debs; The Fullerton Family Charitable Fund; Philip I. Kent; Gail Elden; Deborah and Jon Dawson; David and Susan Kreisman; The McCloskey Family Charitable Trust; Becky and Jim Morgan; Carol and Ned Spieker; Mark A. Tracy; and Paul and Shelley Whyte. THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION was made possible, in part, with support from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.