The Richmond Public Library has received support from New Hampshire Humanities to participate in US@250: Big Watch, a statewide series of community events based around a shared “watch” and discussion of a segment of THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, a new film directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt. The film screening and following facilitated discussion will be presented on June 27, at 6:00 p.m., at the Veterans Hall, 180 Old Homestead Highway, Richmond. The featured segment from THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, “The Spirit of Service,” explores service as a core American value, from the nation’s founding through to the present day – examining volunteerism, civic participation, public leadership, and more. Immediately after viewing the segment, Dr. Mary C. Kelly, Professor of History at Franklin Pierce University, will guide thoughtful conversations about “remembering together.” This program is free and open to the public and refreshments will be provided.
In conjunction with the Big Watch, the Library has also received funding from the New Hampshire Humanities to create a driving tour of Revolutionary War veteran grave sites in Richmond. The tour includes the Aldrich, Barrus, Benson, Middletown, Quaker, and South Cemeteries. The website https://theclio.com/tour/3109 has tour directions and information about each soldier. Clio is an educational website and mobile application that guides the public to thousands of historical and cultural sites throughout the United States along with nature trails, art walking tours, and virtual tours of museums and sites. Tour signs by the graves will be up from June 1-August 31.
New Hampshire Humanities connects people and ideas by funding and supporting statewide programs that inspire curiosity, foster civil dialogue, and explore big questions. Learn more at www.nhhumanities.org. This event is made possible by New Hampshire Humanities, in partnership with NHPBS, with additional support provided by Cogswell Benevolent Trust. By the People: Conversations Beyond 250 is a series of community driven programs created by humanities councils in collaboration with local partners. The initiative was developed by the Federation of State Humanities Councils and the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage.