Event Details:

Join WPSU for a free screening of The Whiskey Rebellion, a documentary film celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States, by writer/director/producer Kristian Berg.Never before told on public television, the story of the Whiskey Rebellion serves as an example of the tension between citizen rights and federal authority and highlights the importance of establishing a strong national government while respecting individual liberties. The issues raised reflect the polarization of our country today as WPSU takes on this very relevant chapter in Pennsylvania history.The Bradford House Historical Association is proud to be hosting this screening. Several board members, docents and volunteers are part of the film. The screening will take place at the Ballroom at Rossin Center, W&J College, 60 S Lincoln St, Washington, PA 15301.

After the screening:

• Q&A with Kristian Berg and Rob Windhorst.
• Free Museum Tours (just 2 blocks from W&J College)
• Bradford House Museum, 175 S. Main St., until 6 p.m.
• The Whiskey Rebellion Education and Visitor Center, 184 S. Main St. until 6 p.m.
• Liberty Pole Spirits Whiskey Tasting at the Whiskey Rebellion Education and Visitor Center until 6 p.m.

Kristian Berg is an award-winning television producer, writer and director for WPSU public television. He has worked on multiple national and local PBS series and documentaries for Twin Cities Public Television, Oregon Public Broadcasting, WGBH Boston, Court TV, and HGTV. At WPSU, he produced the series Finding Your Roots: The Seedlings with Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. His independent film Poustinia: The Art of Gendron Jensen won the jury prize at the 2013 Woodstock Film Festival and the audience award at the 2014 Minneapolis/St.Paul Independent Film Festival. His awards include a national Emmy® Award nomination; nine regional Emmy® Awards; and the Science Journalism Award from the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). Kristian’s great (5) grandfather, Leverton Thomas, was a whiskey rebel in Washington County Pennsylvania and was made to sign a loyalty oath after President George Washington put down the rebellion.

Rob Windhorst is the site historian of the Woodville Experience Museum, a living history farm and the former home of Inspector of Revenue General John Neville in Collier Township, Allegheny County. The Neville house was built on slavery more than 200 years ago and Rob leads the research effort to elevate the importance of the Woodville and Bower Hill enslaved population in their education and outreach efforts. This year he was honored with a special individual achievement award by PA Museums.

Though admission is free, registration is required.