Renowned filmmaker Ken Burns will preview “The American Revolution” at the Altria Theater in Richmond on March 23.
JOHN McDONNELL, ASSOCIATED PRESSRenowned filmmaker Ken Burns will preview his new docuseries “The American Revolution“ at Altria Theater on Sunday, March 23.
“The American Revolution” is a six-part, 12-hour docuseries that will delve deep into the country’s origins and the struggle for independence.
Burns is best known for his distinctive style of storytelling, particularly through archival footage and photographs. He has directed and produced numerous critically acclaimed documentaries, many of which focus on American history.
Hosted by VPM, Burns will preview “The American Revolution,” followed by a panel discussion with his co-director Sarah Botstein and three historians featured in the film, including Rick Atkinson, Christopher Brown and Jane Kamensky.
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Kicking off his stay in Virginia, Burns will stop at St. John’s Church in Richmond for a reenactment of Patrick Henry’s famous “Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death,” speech on March 23 at 1:30 p.m. Tickets are sold out; however, the event will be livestreamed at HistoricStJohnsChurch.org.
On Monday, March 24, Burns will head to Williamsburg for A Common Cause to All, the largest gathering of nationwide organizers of the anniversary of America’s founding, hosted by Colonial Williamsburg Foundation and VA250. The event will begin at 1 p.m. at the Williamsburg Lodge Conference Center.
Burns will close out his time in Virginia on Tuesday evening, March 25, at a special outdoor preview of “The American Revolution,” hosted by the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. The event begins at 8 p.m. and will take place outside the Governor’s Palace, weather permitting. Burns will be joined by his two co-directors, Botstein and David Schmidt, who grew up in Colonial Williamsburg.
“The American Revolution” will premiere on Sunday, Nov. 16 and run through Friday, Nov. 21 — six consecutive nights — from 8 to 10 p.m. on PBS.
This May 1976 photo shows Carter’s Dry Goods and Notions store in Richmond’s Oregon Hill neighborhood. At the time, the store, which dated to 1926, was feeling the strain of competition from larger stores downtown and because longtime residents were moving away. The store closed in 1993.
- P.A. Gormus, Jr.
In September 1956, students at the Grace Arents School, located on Oregon Hill, were among those all over Richmond who participated in a fire drill. The students filed out in an orderly column while a teacher remained at the door to make sure all youths exited safely.
- Times-Dispatch
In January 1973, a young customer explored the offerings at the Carter’s Dry Goods and Notions store on Oregon Hill in Richmond. An accompanying article said the store’s biggest attraction was the penny candy counter – and some of the busiest times were after school, when children streamed in the after getting off the bus.
- Don Pennell
The cold weather didn't keep these Oregon Hill children from going outside. They were hanging out at the Friendly Corner Market at the corner of Albemarle Street and S. Laurel Street. At left, Kim McCauley, 9, is about to hop on a friend's pogo stick. Melinda Greenstreet, 6, bites into a hot dog while Brian Farmer, 11, peeks out from the store window. At right, Billy Stinnett, 7, confides a secret with his pal, Steven Fields, 9.
- P. KEVIN MORLEY
05-21-1968 (cutline): Rubble-strewn swath marks the route for the new highway just west of Byrd Park. Idlewood Avenue is to the left, Rosewood Avenue to the right, and Belmont Avenue in background of this photo. Richmond Expressway photographed on May 20, 1968.
- Don Pennell
Doing what they call 'practicing for the summer,' Joshua McDaniel, 9 (left) Michael Irgens, 10 (center) and Michael Greenstreet spent the afternoon in a large magnolia tree at the corner of Laurel St. and Oregon Hill Pkwy. The boys brought snack provisions of cheese puffs and Pepsi. There are five platforms on which to relax...or horse around, as they are doing here.
- P. KEVIN MORLEY
This April 1951 image shows St. Andrew’s School in Richmond’s Oregon Hill area. Noted philanthropist Grace Arents founded the school in 1894 and was a key supporter of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church. The school offered a wide range of programs, including sewing, music and physical education. It still stands today, serving low-income children.
- Times-Dispatch
In June 1948, Cyrus Field (kneeling at right) learned the difference between baptism by immersion and by pouring in Baldwin Hall at the St. Andrew's School in Richmond's Oregon Hill area. Noted philanthropist Grace Arents founded the school in 1894 and was a key supporter of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church.
- Staff Photo
This July 1950 image shows the Salvation Army hall on Oregon Hill. The building was offered by Lizzie Edmunds Boyd, who devoted much of her life to charitable works, mainly with the Salvation Army. After helping to start a soup kitchen during the Great Depression, Boyd turned her attention to the need for a larger venue for all of the social, recreational and educational gatherings held by the organization.
- Staff
In June 1943, students at the Grace Arents School celebrated the end of the school year. The Oregon Hill school, which opened in 1911, honored the philanthropist for her donation of the land and $5,000 toward the building. After decades as an elementary school and later a special education school, the building has housed Open High School since 1989. 6-10-1943: School's all over until next Fall for these Grace Arents students, shown as school was dismissed today.
- RTD Staff
10-23-1979 (cultine): Beverly and Renee Perrit stand on the porch of their Oregon Hill home on property that Virginia Commonwealth University officials hope some day will be transformed into athletic facilities. The university already has purchased much property in the area bordered by Cumberland, Linden, Cherry and Cary streets, but some residents are reluctant to move.
- Don Rypka
From the Archives: Oregon Hill
A look back at Richmond neighborhood, Oregon Hill.
06-21-1957: Two children sit outside Engine Company No. 6 in Oregon Hill.
- Staff photo
This May 1976 photo shows Carter’s Dry Goods and Notions store in Richmond’s Oregon Hill neighborhood. At the time, the store, which dated to 1926, was feeling the strain of competition from larger stores downtown and because longtime residents were moving away. The store closed in 1993.
- P.A. Gormus, Jr.
In September 1956, students at the Grace Arents School, located on Oregon Hill, were among those all over Richmond who participated in a fire drill. The students filed out in an orderly column while a teacher remained at the door to make sure all youths exited safely.
- Times-Dispatch
In January 1978, a longtime Oregon Hill resident walked through his neighborhood. In the late 1970s, the historic Richmond enclave was undergoing noticeable change as urbanization brought new, younger residents into the tight-knit community.
- Don Rypka
In January 1973, a young customer explored the offerings at the Carter’s Dry Goods and Notions store on Oregon Hill in Richmond. An accompanying article said the store’s biggest attraction was the penny candy counter – and some of the busiest times were after school, when children streamed in the after getting off the bus.
- Don Pennell
Bill Bailey, chalking up for a pool shot at a favorite hangout at Pine and China streets, in an unofficial historian of Oregon Hill's combat culture. for Holmberg story
- JOE MAHONEY
Mike Ulver, left, and his roommate David Houghton live in this renovated Oregon Hill home on S. Cherry Street.
- P. KEVIN MORLEY
Prince enjoys the breeze from a window on South Pine Street in Oregon Hill May 25, 1998.
- ALEXA WELCH EDLUND
Bill Lawson hit the bike ramps in the Oregon Hill park Thursday afternoon, Nov. 20, 1997, with his dog, 'Fish.' Fish likes to follow along as his master rides his bike.
- P. KEVIN MORLEY
The cold weather didn't keep these Oregon Hill children from going outside. They were hanging out at the Friendly Corner Market at the corner of Albemarle Street and S. Laurel Street. At left, Kim McCauley, 9, is about to hop on a friend's pogo stick. Melinda Greenstreet, 6, bites into a hot dog while Brian Farmer, 11, peeks out from the store window. At right, Billy Stinnett, 7, confides a secret with his pal, Steven Fields, 9.
- P. KEVIN MORLEY
Houses in the 700 block of South Pine Street in Oregon Hill. At far left is 712 S. Pine, with 710, 708, etc., from left to right.
- P. KEVIN MORLEY
05-21-1968 (cutline): Rubble-strewn swath marks the route for the new highway just west of Byrd Park. Idlewood Avenue is to the left, Rosewood Avenue to the right, and Belmont Avenue in background of this photo. Richmond Expressway photographed on May 20, 1968.
- Don Pennell
Newman 'Tiger' Jackson at the corner of S. Laurel and Spring Streets in Oregon Hill, his old stomping grounds. He is one of Oregon Hill's legendary street fighters.
- BRUCE PARKER
03/04/1997 (cutline): This statue appears to have been turned into a pillar of salt while she looked out this window Tuesday on Holly St. at South Pine St. in Oregon Hill.
- BOB BROWN
Crystal Adkins, 7, found a way to start off the new season by cooling off in the spray of this Oregon Hill hydrant. Summer officially rolled in Tuesday afternoon sending temperatures into the nineties.
- STUART T. WAGNER
Doing what they call 'practicing for the summer,' Joshua McDaniel, 9 (left) Michael Irgens, 10 (center) and Michael Greenstreet spent the afternoon in a large magnolia tree at the corner of Laurel St. and Oregon Hill Pkwy. The boys brought snack provisions of cheese puffs and Pepsi. There are five platforms on which to relax...or horse around, as they are doing here.
- P. KEVIN MORLEY
Tricia Pearsall measures a sculpture in Oregon Hill near Belvidere Street Monday, September 11, 1995, as part of the Save Our Outdoor Sculpture project.
- ALEXA WELCH
This April 1951 image shows St. Andrew’s School in Richmond’s Oregon Hill area. Noted philanthropist Grace Arents founded the school in 1894 and was a key supporter of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church. The school offered a wide range of programs, including sewing, music and physical education. It still stands today, serving low-income children.
- Times-Dispatch
In June 1948, Cyrus Field (kneeling at right) learned the difference between baptism by immersion and by pouring in Baldwin Hall at the St. Andrew's School in Richmond's Oregon Hill area. Noted philanthropist Grace Arents founded the school in 1894 and was a key supporter of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church.
- Staff Photo
This July 1950 image shows the Salvation Army hall on Oregon Hill. The building was offered by Lizzie Edmunds Boyd, who devoted much of her life to charitable works, mainly with the Salvation Army. After helping to start a soup kitchen during the Great Depression, Boyd turned her attention to the need for a larger venue for all of the social, recreational and educational gatherings held by the organization.
- Staff
Oregon Hill Station (above) and Brook Ave. and Marshall St. Station Will Close.
- Staff
In June 1943, students at the Grace Arents School celebrated the end of the school year. The Oregon Hill school, which opened in 1911, honored the philanthropist for her donation of the land and $5,000 toward the building. After decades as an elementary school and later a special education school, the building has housed Open High School since 1989. 6-10-1943: School's all over until next Fall for these Grace Arents students, shown as school was dismissed today.
- RTD Staff
12-31-1949: Richmond's Baths - The city keeps a close watch on the Grace Arents' baths on Oregon Hill, which cost $4,500 yearly to operate.
- RTD Staff
This photograph shows a section of Oregon Hill in 1983.
- Staff photo
01-08-1978: House in Oregon Hill.
- Staff photo
02-16-1968 (cutline): Part of a house stands amid rubble of demolition project in Oregon Hill. Land near Virginia War Memorial is being cleared for eventual sale.
- Staff photo
This photo shows houses in Oregon Hill in 1986.
- Staff photo
02-14-1978: Oregon Hill
- Staff photo
A house at 711 S. Pine St. was one of 38 listed for R.V. Belvedere Associates in 1980. Rents were low, owners said, and the cost of keeping up places was high.
- Staff photo
11-24-1979 (cutline): David Light, 8, who grew up on Oregon Hill, stands in front of old slaughterhouse at Beech and Cary Street.s
- Staff photo
10-23-1979 (cultine): Beverly and Renee Perrit stand on the porch of their Oregon Hill home on property that Virginia Commonwealth University officials hope some day will be transformed into athletic facilities. The university already has purchased much property in the area bordered by Cumberland, Linden, Cherry and Cary streets, but some residents are reluctant to move.
- Don Rypka
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