George Washington had complained vociferously about the flood of questionable foreign volunteers. These men earned his ...
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. In many ways, Ken Burns is the Van Halen of historical documentary directors. Before you jump, hear me out. Watching the acclaimed ...
The Jamestown Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution met recently at the Chop House on Main to commemorate President’s Day with other DAR chapters and the Chautauqua ...
Ken Burns' latest project is an expansive documentary about the history of the American Revolution. Premiering Nov. 16 on PBS and airing over six consecutive nights, The American Revolution starts ...
In mentioning Ken Burns' upcoming The American Revolution to casual observers, the most frequent response has been a variation on: "Wait. Hasn't he done that already?" The short answer is "No." The ...
Siege of Yorktown. General Rochambeau and general Washington give last orders before an attack, October 1781. Auguste Couder (1789–1873). Artist Auguste Couder, 1836 (Photo by Pierce Archive ...
Crawford’s book, “This Fierce People: The Untold Story of the American Revolution in the South,” is this year’s featured book. He is scheduled to speak at 7 p.m. on March 24 in the Williamsburg ...
This week we’re taking a deep dive into the American Revolution. As the birthplace of the Revolution, Massachusetts is at the center of a national movement to acknowledge this historic moment. Check ...
One of the most dramatic moments of the American Revolution happened in New York City.
THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, a new six-part, 12-hour documentary directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt examines how America’s founding turned the world upside-down. Thirteen British ...
“Echoes of the Revolution” (ISBN: 9871969572524) can be purchased through retailers worldwide, including Amazon and Barnes & Noble. The paperback retails for $21.99, and the ebook retails for $6.99.
When the new Ken Burns documentary series “The American Revolution” premieres on PBS on Sunday, Nov. 16, it will mark the end of a filmmaking journey that began almost a decade ago. “Ken always says ...