Film Screening at the Library: Episode 2 of Ken Burns' American Revolution

Enjoy a screening of the second episode of the Ken Burns PBS documentary The American Revolution on Thursday, August 27 at 10:00am. Registration is appreciated.

Episode Two: An Asylum for Mankind (May 1775 – July 1776): New Englanders rush to surround the British Army in Boston, but as war begins, Americans find themselves sharply divided. After the Battle of Bunker’s Hill, George Washington of Virginia arrives to command the newly created Continental Army. In July 1776, the Continental Congress issues the Declaration of Independence, insisting on the people’s right to resist tyranny and govern themselves.

Running time: 2 hours, 1 minute. Rated TV-14. Children under the age of 13 must be under the supervision of an adult.

Can't watch it with us? It's available to Scotch Plains cardholders on Kanopy.

For more information or to register, go to www.scotlib.org, email library@scotlib.org or call (908) 322-5007 x 204. The Scotch Plains Public Library is located at 1927 Bartle Avenue.