Ken Burns to Preview 'The American Revolution' at Mount Vernon

Burns will show highlights of his documentary Oct. 29 at sunset on the lawn at free event at Mount Vernon.

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George Washington’s Mount Vernon, PBS and WETA are hosting a free outdoor screening of highlights from the documentary series THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION on Wednesday, Oct. 29. The screening takes place at sunset on the grounds of George Washington’s Mount Vernon estate in Mount Vernon.

This special event features filmmaker Ken Burns along with excerpts from "THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION."

Guests will preview this expansive look at the American Revolution and birth of the United States of America, while sitting on the lawn of the home of General George Washington, the man who led the American army to victory. 

As the culmination of a year-long journey of "THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION" preview events, this evening at George Washington’s Mount Vernon is the final live preview of the series before it airs on PBS stations nationwide. 

The screening begins at 6:15 p.m., and ticketholders will be allowed to enter Mount Vernon at any point during the day on Oct. 29 and are encouraged to arrive early. Admission is free, but registration is required. Registration opens on Wednesday, Sept. 24 and more information about the event can be found at weta.org/AmRevEvent.

"THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION" is a six-part, 12-hour documentary series that explores the

country’s founding struggle and its eight-year War for Independence. Filmmakers Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt examine how America’s founding turned the world upside-down. Thirteen British colonies on the Atlantic Coast rose in rebellion, won their independence and established a new form of government that radically reshaped the continent and inspired centuries of democratic movements around the globe.

The series will premiere on Sunday, Nov. 16 and air for six consecutive nights through Friday, Nov. 21 from 8-10 p.m. ET on WETA PBS and PBS stations nationwide. The full series will be available to stream beginning Sunday, November 16 on the WETA+ streaming service and the PBS app.

  • EVENT:          THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION Preview Screening with Ken Burns
  • LOCATION:    George Washington’s Mount Vernon | 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway | Mount Vernon, VA 2
  • WHEN:            Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025 | 6:15 p.m. - 8:15 p.m. | Live music begins at 5 p.m.
  • TICKETS:      Event is free, but registration is required. Registration opens Sept. 24 at weta.org/AmRevEvent
  • DETAILS:      Event is lawn seating, and guests may bring blankets and low chairs. Refreshments will be available for purchase. Free parking and a shuttle service will be available.

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