The American Revolution
KCTS, July 3-4
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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. This six part Ken Burns documentary will air on KCTS, Channel 9 beginning July 3, 9 pm and continuing on July 4. |
MOHAI will host the Freedom Plane National Tour: July 30, 2026 - August 16, 2026
Documents That Forged a Nation in celebration of the nation’s 250th anniversary.
As the final stop on the national tour, MOHAI will host the Freedom Plane National Tour from July 30–August 16, 2026, offering a once-in-a-generation opportunity for the Pacific Northwest to experience these original records before they return to the National Archive vaults. Tickets are available now.
Featured documents include:
• Original Engraving of the Declaration of Independence (1823)
• The Secret Printing of the Constitution in Draft Form (1787)
• The Treaty of Paris
• The Bill of Rights
• The Articles of Association (1774)
• George Washington’s, Alexander Hamilton’s, and Aaron Burr’s Oaths of Allegiance, 1778:
• Oaths of Allegiance that all officers of the Continental Army signed during the Revolutionary War.
• Tally of Votes Approving the Constitution (1787)
Admission is free but timed tickets required. Demand is strong, and advance reservations are encouraged. Click here for Tickets:
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Thanks to community donations, we have digitized 38 years of the Mercer Island Reporter: 1968 — 2005, accessible for free on-line — at mih.stparchive.com. A special thank you to the donors who've contributed to our digitization project: Cyclemates Bike, the Kiwanis Club of Mercer Island, the Mercer Island Rotary Club and the Mercer Island Community Fund. |
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