Media Alert: Plimoth Patuxet Museums to Host “An Introduction to ‘The American Revolution by Ken Burns’” Screening
Presented as part of the commemoration of the nation’s Semiquincentennial
Plymouth, Massachusetts (April 9, 2026) – Plimoth Patuxet Museums invites the public to join a special screening event, “An Introduction to ‘The American Revolution by Ken Burns’”, at Plimoth Cinema in commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution.
This engaging program offers audiences a compelling look at the celebrated documentary series by acclaimed filmmaker Ken Burns, created in collaboration with Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt. The film offers a dynamic overview of the series, drawing audiences into the story of the Revolution while highlighting the central themes, conflicts, and ideas that continue to shape the United States today.
Following the screening, guests are encouraged to remain for a brief discussion of the film led by Richard Pickering, Deputy Executive Director & Senior Historian, reflecting on the origins of the American Revolution, the diverse perspectives involved, and the enduring questions of liberty, representation, and identity that remain relevant 250 years later.
EVENT DETAILS
What: “An Introduction to ‘The American Revolution by Ken Burns’ Screening
When: Saturday, April 18, 2026 | 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Where: Plimoth Cinema, Plimoth Patuxet Museums, 137 Warren Avenue, Plymouth, MA
Admission: Tickets start at $13.59
For a full event description and to obtain tickets, please visit: https://plimoth.org/events/an-introduction-to-the-american-revolution-by-ken-burns-screening
Plimoth Patuxet Museums is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. through the Sunday following Thanksgiving Day. Mayflower II—currently undergoing routine maintenance at Mystic Seaport Museum’s Henry B. duPont Preservation Shipyard—is anticipated to return to State Pier later this Spring. Stay tuned for updates.
About Plimoth Patuxet
Plimoth Patuxet is one of the Nation’s foremost living history museums. Founded in 1947, the Museum creates engaging experiences of history built on thorough research about the Indigenous and European people who met along Massachusetts' historic shores in the 1600s. Major exhibits include the Historic Patuxet Homesite, the 17th-Century English Village, Mayflower II, and Plimoth Grist Mill. A private, 501(c)(3) not-for-profit educational institution, Plimoth Patuxet is supported by admission fees, donations, memberships, and revenue from educational programs, gift shops and dining. Plimoth Patuxet receives support from private foundations, corporations, and local businesses. Located less than an hour’s drive south of Boston, and 15 minutes north of Cape Cod, the Museum is open daily from early spring through the Sunday after Thanksgiving. For more information, visit plimoth.org. Follow the Museum on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and X/Twitter.