The Spirit of Service: The American Revolution
Celebrate America's 250th
Tuesday, September 22
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Join us to view & discuss selected excerpts from "The American Revolution" documentary by Ken Burns, focusing on the spirit of service in American culture with a panel of distinguished local experts.
Join Sean Kelleher, Saratoga Town Historian; Anne Clothier, Asst. to Saratoga County Historian; Patrick Niles, Washington County Historical Society Past President and expert battlefield guide for Saratoga Battlefield; and Mark O'Rourke, President of the Board of Trustees for the Friends of the New York State Military Museum, as they discuss service as a core American value, from the nation's founding through to the present day--examining volunteerism, civic participation, public leadership, women's roles, and more.
All programs are subject to change.
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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.
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library
The Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library provides a wide range of materials, programs, and services to the residents of Clifton Park and Halfmoon. We are a member of the Southern Adirondack Library System. Our mission is to nurture and foster community connections by providing the space and resources for patrons to be educated, entertained, and enriched. Our vision is to be at the heart of our community. The go-to place to meet, learn, and do.
