If you didn’t catch “The American Revolution,” a six-part, 12-hour documentary series from Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt, then we have good news! Starting Friday, Jan. 9, at 8 p.m., all six parts of “The American Revolution” will air each Friday through Feb. 13.
To whet your appetite in anticipation, in November, we had the wonderful opportunity to hear a dynamic conversation from experts from the University of Arkansas at the Jim & Joyce Faulkner Performing Arts Center in Fayetteville who connected Arkansas’s history to America’s story, which you can watch below!
Panelists from the University of Arkansas include:
- Dr. Linda Jones, Chair of World Languages.
- Dr. Patrick Williams, Professor of History and editor of “Arkansas Historical Quarterly.”
- Elliott West, Distinguished Professor Emeritus, Historian and Author of “Continental Reckoning: The American West in the Age of Expansion.”
- Moderator: Dr. Trishia Starks, Distinguished Professor of History and Director, University of Arkansas Humanities Center.
In this conversation, explore a side of the American Revolution rarely highlighted: the complex, global, Indigenous and often surprising history of the region that would become Arkansas. This panel uncovers forgotten stories of Arkansas Post, Spanish and French rivalry and Quapaw and Chickasaw diplomacy, among other exciting topics.
The public is encouraged to join the conversation using #ARVoicesAt250 and to explore upcoming events, educational resources and opportunities for engagement at myarpbs.org/america250. #ARVoicesAt250 is sponsored in part by the Stella Boyle Smith Trust, whose support helps Arkansas PBS share the stories, scholarship and civic conversations that connect our state to the American experience.
Corporate funding for “The American Revolution” was provided by Bank of America. Major funding was provided by The Better Angels Society and its members Jeannie and Jonathan Lavine with the Crimson Lion Foundation; and the Blavatnik Family Foundation. Major funding was also provided by David M. Rubenstein; The Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern Family Foundation; Lilly Endowment Inc.; and the following Better Angels Society members: Eric and Wendy Schmidt; Stephen A. Schwarzman; and Kenneth C. Griffin with Griffin Catalyst. Additional support for “The American Revolution” was provided by: The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations; The Pew Charitable Trusts; Gilbert S. Omenn and Martha A. Darling; Park Foundation; and the following Better Angels Society members: Gilchrist and Amy Berg; Perry and Donna Golkin; The Michelson Foundation; Jacqueline B. Mars; Kissick Family Foundation; Diane and Hal Brierley; John H. N. Fisher and Jennifer Caldwell; John and Catherine Debs; The Fullerton Family Charitable Fund; Philip I. Kent; Gail Elden; Deborah and Jon Dawson; David and Susan Kreisman; The McCloskey Family Charitable Trust; Becky and Jim Morgan; Carol and Ned Spieker; Mark A. Tracy; and Paul and Shelley Whyte. “The American Revolution” was made possible, in part, with support from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
GET INVOLVED:
Be a part of the conversation using #ARVoicesAt250.
Watch live “The American Revolution” Friday, Jan. 9, at 8 p.m.
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