WHRO Events

Join us for an unforgettable evening of inspiration, education, and community as we gather on Saturday, September 20, for an exclusive sneak peek screening of acclaimed filmmaker Ken Burns’ highly anticipated documentary, “The American Revolution”- on the Yorktown Battlefield!

Revolutionary Festival starts at 3pm
Screening starts at 7pm

In collaboration with WHRO Public Media, this premiere will unveil never before seen excerpts spotlighting the critical events that unfolded during the Siege of Yorktown. Witness the incredible storytelling and vivid imagery for which Ken Burns is known, all set against the backdrop of the very battlefield where these historic events unfolded.

Before the screening, join us for an exciting afternoon filled with revolutionary fun and learning. The Revolutionary Festival promises a range of hands-on history activities and live music creating a fun and festive atmosphere for visitors of all ages. This exciting pre-show experience is made possible through partnerships with York County, the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation, and the VA250 Commision.

The screening is free and open to the public; advanced registration will be required. Visitors will be encouraged to bring lawn chairs, water, and to prepare for the weather.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, celebrate, and connect with our nation’s history in the very place where it happened!

Join us at the Goode Family Visual Arts School for a special exhibition event of the Hermitage Museum's "Burden of the Beast" with a FREE screening of our award-winning documentary, "Against the Current."

"Against the Current" provides a powerful look at how residents of Virginia’s Eastern Shore, like many coastal towns, are subject to rising sea waters and the challenges it has on their lives and livelihood.

The themes of "Burden of the Beast" echo the sentiments of our documentary and Hermitage's ecological missions in Walker Babington's whimiscial art.

His artwork explores themes of the human experience and can be seen as modern day folklore, telling cautionary tales relevant to 21^st century life.

Amongst many other artworks, the exhibition will feature a striking 32-foot-tall sculpture crafted from salvaged materials including driftwood, hurricane debris, and remnants of New Orleans carnival floats.

The sculpture, shaped like a bison carrying a house structure on its back, serves as a profound symbol of climate change and rising sea levels.