Resources for Educators

Ken Burns' documentary "The American Revolution" provides a comprehensive overview of the battle for independence from Britain starting with the Battles of Lexington and Concord to the Battle of Yorktown and the Treaty of Paris.

The American Revolution: A Film by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein & David Schmidt

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.

Arcadia Publishing's Companion Reading for Ken Burns' The American Revolution

Celebrate 250 Years of American History with Arcadia Publishing. Discover the Stories That Built a Nation. Join us as we commemorate America’s 250th anniversary with books, stories, and an immersive timeline of the people and events that defined the Revolutionary era.

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Delaware, Regional, and National Revolutionary War Resources

Below are links to other pages on our site that will provide you with information about the Revolutionary War in Delaware, in the tri-state area, and nationally. We encourage you to explore them: