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Get ready: It’s the 250th anniversary of the Revolutionary War
This month sees the official launch of the Revolutionary War commemorations — the beginning of a year-and-a-half-long ...
‘I won’t work on a more important film,’ says Ken Burns about ‘American Revolution’ series
Ken Burns will host a preview of his upcoming "American Revolution" series at Symphony Hall, with clips of the film and ...
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Paul Revere’s Ride to Revolution to mark 250th anniversary of event that changed American history
On April 18, 1775, two lanterns shined in the steeple of the Old North Church, setting off a historic ride and the<a ...
Famed filmmaker Ken Burns debuts American Revolution documentary in Williamsburg
Because of the rich historical preservation of this community, do-director David Schmidt said, and the fact that “so much of the Revolution happened within a day’s march of Williamsburg, we filmed ...
Edward Countryman, Student of the American Revolution, Dies at 80
He wrote influential books exploring the dramatic changes wrought by independence, bringing in overlooked perspectives — what ...
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250th anniversary of Battle of Lexington and Concord is this year. How to see reenactment
Revolutionary War actors will soon re-create the Battle of Lexington Other anniversary events ... the American Revolution fired in Massachusetts, this April will mark a major milestone for the ...
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Museum of American Revolution plans major renovations to its discovery center
Upgrades are underway on the first floor of the Museum of the American Revolution, which soon will house a new video wall, speakers and the Revolution Place discovery center. The Old City museum ...