America's 250th Anniversary
- Kira Williams
- 48 minutes ago
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This summer, the David & Joyce Milne Public Library is participating in the TED Democracy Live program. The main event is a full day of virtual talks about democracy on Saturday, June 13. We will broadcast this event here and all are welcome to attend! You can see the full list of speakers here. Please note this is not available virtually from home; participating libraries and other groups will livestream the talks in front of a live audience in Philadelphia.
TED Democracy and Founding Futures have also awarded us a grant which allows us to host quite a few other events, including virtual author talks, two revolutionary-era reenactors, and a film showing paired with a craft. Check out the schedule below!
America's 250th - Events at the Library
Saturday, June 13th, 10:00 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday, June 18th, 3:00 - 4:00 pm
Saturday, June 20th, 12:00 - 2:00 pm
Sunday, June 21, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Thursday, June 25th, 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Virtual Talk: Celebrating America's 250th: Common Soldier, Uncommon Hero with historian Bruce E. Mowday
Monday, June 29th, 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Virtual Talk: Celebrating America's 250th: Iron in the Water with Adventurer in History, Kiersten Marcil
Monday, July 6th, 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Saturday, July 11th, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Wednesday, July 15th, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Thursday, July 16th, 5:00pm - 7:30 pm
Saturday, July 25, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Saturday, August 1, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Revolution-era Resources:
Check out the DVD through the CWMARS catalog, or watch it on WMHT (login required).
The Unfinished Revolution, Atlantic Magazine
This free issue of the Atlantic examines the founding of the United States and brings the nation's history to bear on its present - and its future. Their special coverage of America at 250 will continue through July 4th, 2026.
Founding Documents of the United States at Williams College Special Collections
Participating in Democracy:
Milne Public Library Blog: Voting Guide, 2026
Thank you to the Friends of Milne Public Library, TED Democracy and Founding Futures, and Mass Humanities Council for their generous support.
