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America@250: ‘The American Revolution’ Sneak Peek and Panel

WHEN:

Thu, Oct 16, 2025 at 7:00 pm

WHERE:

Al Ringling Theatre, Baraboo

Poster for PBS film The American Revolution by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt, premiering Sun Nov 16 8/7c, with blue silhouette of soldiers on horseback and large script text reading ‘We the People’.

As we approach the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, join PBS Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Historical Society for an evening of community and reflection.

The night will include: a special preview screening of the all-new documentary series “The American Revolution” directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt; the premiere of two new episodes of “The Look Back” produced by PBS Wisconsin Education; and a panel conversation exploring themes and untold perspectives related to the Revolutionary War era.

This event is part of a statewide America@250 initiative led by PBS Wisconsin in partnership with the Wisconsin Historical Society, Wisconsin Public Radio, Wisconsin Veterans Museum, and the University of Wisconsin-Madison Center for Community and Nonprofit Studies.

 

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.