We the People: Community, Service and The American Revolution

Join Iowa PBS and Living History Farms on September 17 for an evening celebrating the spirit of community and civic service—then and now. Beginning at 6:30 p.m., explore Living History Farms’ brand-new exhibit, stop by The Advocate Print Shop for a demonstration of letterpress printing of the Declaration of Independence, and enjoy a slice of all-American pie in the Kemin Cultivation Center. Then at 7:15 p.m., the program continues with a preview from The American Revolution, a new documentary series directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt. The night will wrap up with a lively discussion on how the Revolution’s ideals of service and participation still shape our communities today. Panelists include Adam Lounsbury, executive director with Volunteer Iowa and Daniel Jones, program director of education at Living History Farms. RSVP for free to join us. 

Funding Credits:
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.