Join WXXI & Central Library of Rochester & Monroe County for a 250th short 30 minute open captioned film screening about everyday people living at the time of the American Revolution from the PBS American Revolution series. The short screening will be followed by a discussion of the rights that women did NOT receive at the end of the American Revolution and their fight for suffrage and equality over the years that followed. Participants will also have an opportunity to explore the Exhibit: Sketching Rochester’s Revolutionary Roots Exhibit.
The event is free but registration is required.
Details:
Thursday, July 9, 2026 from 4pm-5:30pm (Doors open at 3:30pm)
Central Library of Rochester & Monroe County 115 South Avenue, Rochester, NY 14604
The event will be held in the Bausch & Lomb Public Library Building in the 1st floor in the Kate Gleason Auditorium
Parking Information:
Parking Information for Central Library Parking At Central: The most convenient parking is in the Court Street Garage, which is adjacent to the Bausch & Lomb Public Library Building at 194 Court St. South Avenue Garage located at 39 Stone St. is the next closest. For photos of garages and rate information go here
Discussion
The screening will be followed by a discussion with the following guests:
Allison Hinman, President & CEO, National Susan B. Anthony Museum & House
Taylor Phillips, Director of Education, National Susan B. Anthony Museum & House
Explore the Exhibit: Sketching Rochester’s Revolutionary Roots
Following the discussion, there will be an opportunity to explore the Sketching Rochester’s Revolutionary Roots 250th Exhibit located at Central Library. Curators and costumed interpreters will be stationed throughout the exhibit to interact with visitors and answer questions. They will available for an hour after the program ends.
About the exhibit: An exhibit exploring Rochester’s connections to the American Revolution and its legacy featuring original artwork by J. Erwin Porter on loan from the New York State Museum and artifacts from local collections. Presented by the Office of Rochester & Monroe County History, the Irondequoit Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Rochester Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution.
Note:
ASL interpretation will be provided for opening remarks and post-screening panel discussion. This film is presented with open captions. If needed, we plan to have interpreters available during the exhibit part of the program as well. Additional accommodations may be requested during the registration process. Please contact Sarah Murphy Abbamonte, Project Manager for Move to Include, at sabbamonte@wxxi.org with any questions.
