The American Revolution

Thirteen American colonies unite in rebellion, win an eight-year war to secure their independence, and establish a new form of government that would inspire democratic movements at home and around the globe. What begins as a political clash between colonists and the British government grows into a bloody struggle that will engage more than two dozen nations and forever change the world.

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The American Revolution

The Soul of All America

Saturday
Jun 13

7:00 pm

2 Hours 45 Minutes

The French-American alliance changes the war and moves it to other theaters; navies battle off England and in the Caribbean, while armies advance in Indian Country and the South; the British take Charleston.
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The American Revolution

The Most Sacred Thing

Saturday
Jun 13

9:45 pm

2 Hours 45 Minutes

British General Cornwallis struggles to pacify the southern states; supported by the French, a victory at Yorktown secures independence for the Americans.

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