A powerful new documentary series from acclaimed filmmakers Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt is set to premiere on PBS this fall. The American Revolution, a six-part, 12-hour series,

Documentarian Ken Burns stood in the governor’s reception room and addressed a man who was present but could not hear him. “Thank you, Mr. President,” Burns said. He was talking to the painting behind him.

With the six-part, 12-hour documentary series set to premiere Nov. 16, Burns faced questions about whether the spark for the Revolution was set in Rhode Island or Massachusetts.

The special event features a preview screening, filmmaker discussion, and living history insights ahead of the PBS premiere.

What did soldiers at the Tucson Presidio have in common with George Washington and Paul Revere? More than you might think, according to the Daughters of the American Revolution.

Even by his standards, Ken Burns has assembled a very impressive voice cast for his six-part documentary “ The American Revolution .” It starts airing on GBH 2 and streaming on PBS.com Nov. 16. Burns shares directing duties with Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt.

A presentation focusing on an archaeological recovery project conducted at the site of the second battle of Saratoga will be held at 6:30 p.m. Friday at the Champlain

A bronze patriot marker was placed at the grave of Pvt. James Barham, a Revolutionary War veteran, by the Rachel Donelson Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, with family members

Jack Parker wrote “Parker’s Guide to the Revolutionary War in South Carolina” to mark smaller events across the state. He received the Order of the Palmetto.

Historic Yorktown and the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown will host events on October 18 and 19 to celebrate the American victory against the British during the Revolutionary War, featuring