Ken Burns will begin the promotional tour for his upcoming six-part documentary series, “The American Revolution,” in Richmond on March 23. 

The tour will coincide with the 250th anniversary of Patrick Henry’s famous “Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death” speech. Burns will participate in a re-enactment of the speech at St. John’s Church in Richmond at 1:30 p.m., followed by a preview of the film at Altria Theater at 7 p.m., which will include a panel discussion with co-director Sarah Botstein and historians featured in the film.

The series also will make a stop in Williamsburg on March 25, where Burns will take part in a conversation with Jeffrey Rosen, President and CEO of the National Constitution Center at “A Common Cause to All,” a national gathering of organizers commemorating America’s 250th anniversary. This event will take place at 1 p.m. at the Williamsburg Lodge Conference Center. Later, a public outdoor screening of “The American Revolution” will be held at 8 p.m. outside the Governor’s Palace (weather permitting).

“The American Revolution,” is a 12-hour documentary directed by Burns, Botstein, and David Schmidt. The film, which premieres on PBS Nov. 16, delves into America’s War for Independence, exploring the contributions of various figures from diverse backgrounds, including soldiers, leaders and civilians. The documentary also addresses the war’s impact on slavery, native nations and the birth of the United States.

“The American Revolution has always been surrounded by the myth that keeps us from seeing the real picture,” Burns said.

“The story of the birth of this country is at once devastating and inspiring. It was a bloody civil war that divided families and communities, displaced native nations, both challenged and protected the institution of slavery, while also proclaiming the noblest aspirations of humankind.”

The film, narrated by Peter Coyote, includes the first-person voices of nearly 200 individual historic figures, read by a cast of actors, including, Keith David, Leon Dische Becker, LaTanya Richardson Jackson, Samuel L. Jackson, Michael Keaton, Tobias Menzies, Joe Morton, Edward Norton, David Oyelowo, Mandy Patinkin, Wendell Pierce, John Proudstar, Matthew Rhys, Chaske Spencer, Dan Stevens and Meryl Streep, among others.

For more details, visit PBS.org/AmericanRevolution.