Arkansas TV and the Arkansas Center for the Book, a program of the Arkansas State Library, are inviting the public to free, hands-on Transcribe-a-Thons across the state throughout June, starting at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 9, at the Hempstead County Library in Hope. Guests are encouraged to register at arkansastv.gov/events. #ARVoicesAt250 is sponsored in part by the Stella Boyle Smith Trust, whose support helps Arkansas TV share the stories, scholarship and civic conversations that connect our state to the American experience.
Events are scheduled for the following cities and dates in June:
- Hope – Hempstead County Library, 500 S. Elm St., Tuesday, June 9, at 10:30 a.m.
- Hot Springs – Garland County Public Library, 1427 Malvern Ave., Tuesday, June 16, at Noon.
- Helena – Phillips County Library, 702 Porter St. No. 3142, Saturday, June 27, 10:30 a.m.
- El Dorado – Mahony Family Library, 300 Summit Ave., Tuesday, June 30, 10:30 a.m.
The program will include clips of the documentary, “The American Revolution,” directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt. Afterward, participants will help transcribe Revolutionary-era documents through the Library of Congress’s "By the People" project, preserving stories of the past and ensuring they remain accessible for future generations. Are you curious about what a Transcribe-a-Thon is? Check out this blog and watch as our youth engagement coordinator Bella Kerby hosts one with her friends.
No Prior Experience Required
No prior experience is required, and lunch or snacks will be provided for Transcribe-a-Thon attendees. Volunteers will receive guidance on how to create and review transcriptions, making rare historical records searchable and widely available. Transcription work will take place on computers. Participants are welcome to bring their own laptop or tablet if they prefer. This is a unique opportunity to step into America’s founding era, deepen civic understanding and play a direct role in a nationwide effort.
JUNE EVENTS
Tuesday, June 9, at 10:30 a.m. at Hempstead County Library.
Tuesday, June 16, at noon at Garland County Library.
Saturday, June 27, at 10:30 a.m. at Phillips County Library.
Tuesday, June 30, at 10:30 a.m. at Mahony Family Library.
GET INVOLVED
Be a part of the conversation using #ARVoicesAt250.
Learn more at arkansastv.gov/america250.
Find a screening event near you at arkansastv.gov/events.
Watch “The American Revolution,” a six-part, 12-hour documentary series on America’s founding struggle, on PBS Passport.
Corporate funding for “The American Revolution” was provided by Bank of America. Major funding was provided by The Better Angels Society and its members Jeannie and Jonathan Lavine with the Crimson Lion Foundation; and the Blavatnik Family Foundation. Major funding was also provided by David M. Rubenstein; The Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern Family Foundation; Lilly Endowment, Inc.; and the following Better Angels Society members: Eric and Wendy Schmidt; Stephen A. Schwarzman; and Kenneth C. Griffin with Griffin Catalyst. Additional support for “The American Revolution” was provided by: The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations; The Pew Charitable Trusts; Gilbert S. Omenn and Martha A. Darling; Park Foundation; and the following Better Angels Society members: Gilchrist and Amy Berg; Perry and Donna Golkin; The Michelson Foundation; Jacqueline B. Mars; Kissick Family Foundation; Diane and Hal Brierley; John H. N. Fisher and Jennifer Caldwell; John and Catherine Debs; The Fullerton Family Charitable Fund; Philip I. Kent; Gail Elden; Deborah and Jon Dawson; David and Susan Kreisman; The McCloskey Family Charitable Trust; Becky and Jim Morgan; Carol and Ned Spieker; Mark A. Tracy; and Paul and Shelley Whyte. “The American Revolution” was made possible, in part, with support from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.