The American Revolution by Ken Burns; a Free film screening: Episode Five

Experience History on the Big Screen!

In partnership with The Cabot, Historic Beverly is proud to present a special FREE community screening of Ken Burns’ highly anticipated 12-hour, 6-part documentary series The American Revolution; shown in tandem with its national PBS premiere.

For six consecutive nights, November 16–21, audiences can experience this landmark series free of charge. See the details about the film series down below. Reserve FREE tickets for one night or all six!

Reserve your tickets HERE

Series Description
Thirteen American colonies unite in rebellion, win an eight-year war to secure their independence, and establish a new form of government that would inspire democratic movements at home and around the globe. What begins as a political clash between colonists and the British government grows into a bloody struggle that will engage more than two dozen nations and forever change the world. THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION is a six-part, 12-hour documentary series that explores the country’s founding struggle and its eight-year War for Independence. The film is directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt and written by Geoffrey Ward.

Episode Five (Thursday, November 20)
The Soul of All America (December 1777 – May 1780)
Washington’s Continental Army emerges from the harsh winter at Valley Forge to fight the British Army in the inconclusive Battle of Monmouth. But the alliance with France changes the war and moves it to other theaters. Navies battle off England’s coast and in the Caribbean, while armies advance into Indian Country and the southern states. Together, the British Army and Navy capture Charleston.