Tag Archive for: film

Photo of actors on stage during a production of Hamilton

Hamilton – Free Outdoor Screening

/in , , /by

July 2 @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm

Celebrate America at 250 with a special outdoor screening of the Tony-winning musical Hamilton, by Lin-Manuel Miranda, about Founding Father Alexander Hamilton’s rivalry with Aaron Burr.

“Hamilton is the story of America then, told by America now. Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B, and show tunes, Hamilton has taken the story of American founding father Alexander Hamilton and created a revolutionary moment in theater–a musical that has had a profound impact on culture, politics, and education. Captured at the Richard Rodgers Theater on Broadway in June 2016, the film transports its audience into the world of the Broadway show in a uniquely intimate way.” —The Walt Disney Studios

8:00 PM – Pre-Film Fun: U.S. History Family Trivia Game: Join us before the screening of Hamilton to travel through time and test your knowledge of famous figures, pivotal moments, and surprising stories that shaped our nation. Whether you’re a history buff or just in it for the laughs, it’s a great time to learn, play, and connect together. Prizes, bragging rights, and plenty of patriotic spirit included! 

The film will start at dusk on the Carriage Museum lawn. Bring your blanket and be dazzled by this energetic historical musical under the stars! Rain date is July 9th.

REGISTRATION

This event is free, but pre-registration is requested at the link below.

Register Here

Related Events

America on Screen: Epic Yellowstone

/in /by

July 17 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Join us on select Friday afternoons for a special film series commemorating America’s 250th Anniversary: America on Screen. Enjoy screenings of Smithsonian Channel programs that explore the people, places, and stories that shaped America.

Epic Yellowstone: Down the River Wild

The Yellowstone is the longest undammed river in the contiguous 48 states, flowing with a wildness that is both violent and vital to the creatures that are drawn to its banks. From Yellowstone Lake, North America’s largest high-elevation body of water, to the Missouri River, follow its nearly 700-mile journey over falls and through canyons into America’s heartland. See how Yellowstone’s bison, otters, coyotes, and thrill-seekers adapt to-and thrive in-these wild, untamed waters.

52 minutes

Included with museum admission. No registration required.

Presented courtesy of the Smithsonian Channel.

See full series schedule

Related Events

Summer Thursdays & FILM@LIM: Felicity: An American Girl Adventure

/in , , /by

August 13 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

LIM and the Port Jefferson Arts Council bring films to our community that touch upon a variety of topics for FREE! Each film screening includes an engaging talk with a guest speaker or a fun activity.

Based on the American Girl Doll Series of books, Felicity: An American Girl Adventure is a family-friendly film starring a young Shailene Woodley, which follows Felicity Merriman in this coming-of-age story set against the backdrop of the impending American Revolution.

Ten-year-old Felicity Merriman is growing up in Williamsburg, Virginia, just before the American Revolution. High-spirited and independent, Felicity decides to tame a wild horse owned by an abusive leather maker/tanner, Jiggy Nye. Even though her parents Martha and Edward forbid her, she runs off to be with the horse, whom she names Penny. She eventually tames Penny and the two become fast friends. Meanwhile, tension grows between the colonists. Some, including Edward and his apprentice Ben Davidson, wish for independence from King George III of England. Others, like Felicity’s grandfather and her best friend Elizabeth Cole’s family, remain loyal to the king. (WIKIPEDIA)

Check back for updates on speakers and other related updates for this event!

This screening will take place in the Gillespie Room located in the Carriage Museum.

REGISTRATION

This program is free for all! Space is limited, so registration is requested.

Register Here

Related Events

America on Screen: Coming to America

/in /by

August 14 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Join us on select Friday afternoons for a special film series commemorating America’s 250th: Anniversary: America on Screen. Enjoy screenings of Smithsonian Channel programs that explore the people, places, and stories that shaped America.

Coming to America

For many immigrants, their first sight of the U.S. is the Statue of Liberty. The iconic structure promises sanctuary, hope, and a fresh start, but they soon learn that America’s arms are not always open. Colorized rare home movies and archival footage reveal the amazing stories of ordinary people who share the same dream. From Caribbean immigrants who settled in Harlem to Italian “radicals” shipped back home to celebrities such as Albert Einstein, see how America changed as immigrants brought new cultures from the margins to the mainstream.

48 minutes

Included with museum admission. No registration required.

Presented courtesy of the Smithsonian Channel.

See full series schedule

Related Events

America on Screen: A Star-Spangled Story

/in /by

September 11 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Join us on select Friday afternoons for a special film series commemorating America’s 250th: Anniversary: America on Screen. Enjoy screenings of Smithsonian Channel programs that explore the people, places, and stories that shaped America.

A Star-Spangled Story: Battle for America

“The Star-Spangled Banner” is known by all, treasured for its powerful melody and stirring lyrics. And yet, only about 40% of U.S. citizens know all the words. And even fewer know their meaning. Join us as we travel back to 1814, when Washington D.C. was under British attack during the “Second War of Independence,” and the very bricks and mortar of American democracy were reduced to smoking rubble. We examine the battle that inspired witness Francis Scott Key to immortalize its final moments, then reveal how his poem transformed into an anthem.

51 minute

Included with museum admission. No registration required.

Presented courtesy of the Smithsonian Channel.

See full series schedule

Related Events

America on Screen: The Day We Walked on the Moon

/in /by

October 9 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Join us on select Friday afternoons for a special film series commemorating America’s 250th: Anniversary: America on Screen. Enjoy screenings of Smithsonian Channel programs that explore the people, places, and stories that shaped America.

The Day We Walked the Moon

O

On July 20 1969, astronaut Neil Armstrong became the first man to walk on the moon. Narrated by Mark Strong, The Day We Walked on the Moon tells the story of how he got there through spectacular footage and interviews with key figures in the Apollo 11 mission, including astronaut Michael Collins and iconic Flight Director Gene Kranz. Further interviewees include Professor Brian Cox, Dr Brian May, and key Apollo astronauts Frank Borman and Charlie Duke.

44 minutes

Included with museum admission. No registration required.

Presented courtesy of the Smithsonian Channel.

See full series schedule

Related Events

America on Screen: Made in the USA

/in /by

November 20 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Join us on select Friday afternoons for a special film series commemorating America’s 250th: Anniversary: America on Screen. Enjoy screenings of Smithsonian Channel programs that explore the people, places, and stories that shaped America.

Made in the USA

Witness the complicated path to the American Dream, forged by workers in the early 20th century. At the turn of the 20th century, 29 million Americans are working and 40% of them are farmers. Over the decades, factories expand like never before, two world wars speed up technological change, and by the 1950s, American workers have the highest wages and consumer power of any country in the world. This is the story of the men and women who built the American Dream, presented entirely in color through digitally remastered archival footage and home movies.

48 minutes

Included with museum admission. No registration required.

Presented courtesy of the Smithsonian Channel.

See full series schedule

Related Events