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

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 Three (Tuesday, November 18)
The Times That Try Men’s Souls (July 1776 – January 1777)
The Revolution, now a war for American independence, faces its toughest challenge yet as General Washington tries o defend New York City from invasion by sea. The resulting Battle of Long Island is a huge defeat for the Americans, who narrowly escape and spend the next several months on the run. In late December, Washington’s army regroups and prepares to attack an outpost in Trenton, New Jersey.