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American Revolution

Episode 2: An Asylum for Mankind

2026-02-11 14:00:00 2026-02-11 17:30:00 America/New_York American Revolution Join us at Duncan Library for Episode 2 of Ken Burn's newest documentary, The American Revolution. James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room

Wednesday, February 11
2:00pm - 5:30pm

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James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library

Beth Patridge Meeting Room

Join us at Duncan Library for Episode 2 of Ken Burn's newest documentary, The American Revolution.

Episode 2 is part of The American Revolution documentary, a six-part, 12-hour series by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt. Come watch with your neighbors and learn more about how and why the thirteen colonies went to war with the British Empire and created a new nation. Learn about individuals on all sides of the conflict (soldiers, leaders, civilians, Indigenous communities, and more) as the film examines both the ideals and complexities of America’s founding.  

Episode 2: An Asylum for Mankind (May 1775 - July 1776) discusses the Second Continental Congress in Philadelphia, the formation of the Continental Army, and appointment of George Washington as Commander-in-Chief. The opening battles of the war and the level of casualties tied to Battles of Breed's Hill and Bunker Hill outside of Boston are also explored. 

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Movies & Film |

TAGS: | Virginia250 | movie | film | america250 | Alex250 | #blackhistorymonth | #250films |

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Sat, Nov 21, 10:30am - 11:45am
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Tue, Nov 24, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
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English Language Learning (ELL) - Intermediate Conversation
Wed, Nov 25, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
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Sun, Nov 29, 1:15pm - 1:45pm
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Wiggle, crawl and clap at Story Time! Fingerplay and songs for Ages 0-24 months. Tickets required De 0 a 24 meses. Sala de reuniones de Duncan Library. Se requieren boletos.
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Mon, Nov 30, 10:15am - 10:45am
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Wiggle, crawl, and clap at Baby Time! (0-14 months) Tickets required. 0-14 meses, se requieren boletos.
Baby Time
Mon, Nov 30, 11:15am - 11:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Wiggle, crawl, and clap at Baby Time! (0-14 months) Tickets required. 0-14 meses, se requieren boletos.
Stability in Motion - A Weekly Yoga Class with Seven Petals Yoga
Mon, Nov 30, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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