Ken Burns new cinematic documentary: The American Revolution Exclusive CT Preview
Tue, Oct 14
|The Mather Homestead
The Mather Homestead in partnership with CT Public will host an exclusive preview of Ken Burns’ long awaited documentary series. 36 minute film "sneak peek" followed by a panel discussion with historians Friederike Baer and Thomas Balcerski, moderated by Lucy Nalpathanchil of CT Public.
Time & Location
Oct 14, 2025, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
The Mather Homestead, 19 Stephen Mather Rd, Darien, CT 06820, USA
About the event
Schedule of events:
6:30 pm pre program reception with hors d'oeuvres by Fine & Dandy
7:00 pm program including 46 minute series preview, panel discussion and Q&A
8:30 pm dessert
About the Series:
This six-part, 12-hour epic—eight years in the making—captures the full scope of a conflict that was simultaneously a war for independence, a civil war, and a global struggle that turned the world upside down. Burns weaves together accounts of political leaders with the perspectives of ordinary people who waged and witnessed war, from Vermont's Green Mountains to South Carolina's swamps, presenting an expansive look at the virtues and contradictions of America's founding struggle. Don't miss this rare opportunity to preview Burns' most ambitious Revolutionary War project before its November PBS debut and engage with the experts who brought this remarkable story to life.
Schedule
30 minutesWelcome Reception with food by Fine & Dandy
Barn
2 hoursProgram and Dessert Reception
Barn