Ken Burns and the American Idea

Schedule

Tue, 09 Jun, 2026 at 06:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Capitol Center for the Arts | Concord, NH

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Join New Hampshire PBS, New Hampshire Humanities, and the New Hampshire Historical Society for Ken Burns and the American Idea, a special evening with acclaimed filmmaker Ken Burns.
Hosted by award-winning journalist and author Laura Knoy, the evening will feature a conversation exploring the uniquely American people, events, and ideas that have shaped the nation — themes that have defined Ken Burns’ work for decades.
The program will also include excerpts from several of his films, including his newest series, THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION.
This promises to be a memorable evening of storytelling, history, and conversation.
Ticket Options
VIP Reception: $250 (includes pre-event reception with Ken Burns)
Main Event: $25
Tickets are available through the Capitol Center for the Arts.
https://www.ccanh.com/show/26000634
This event is generously supported by Road Scholar, Rath, Young and Pignatelli, P.C., Stonyfield Organic, Joan and Howard Brodsky, Grappone Automotive, Straight Forward Financial Group, Sheehan Phinney, Proulx Oil and Propane, Batteries Plus, and St. Thomas Aquinas High School.
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Capitol Center for the Arts, 41 S State St, Concord, NH 03301-3729, United States

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