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Celebrate America250 Through Film Screening: Hamilton the Broadway Musical In-Person

Hamilton Screening
Wednesday, July 1 | 5:15 PM
Part of Our Summer Launch Party (5:00–7:30 PM)

Celebrate the start of summer and the upcoming 250th anniversary of American independence with a special screening of Hamilton at the George F. Johnson Memorial Library.

Filmed live on Broadway, Hamilton brings the story of Alexander Hamilton to life through an unforgettable blend of hip-hop, jazz, R&B, and traditional musical theater. Created by Lin-Manuel Miranda, this groundbreaking production explores the founding of the United States and the people who shaped the nation.

This screening is part of the nationwide America250 celebration, commemorating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 2026. Libraries across the country are marking this historic milestone with programs that bring American history to life in engaging and accessible ways.

Join us during our Summer Launch Party for this inspiring and entertaining cinematic event. Whether you are seeing Hamilton for the first time or returning to experience it again, don’t miss this powerful retelling of America’s revolutionary beginnings.

Date:
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Time:
5:15 PM - 7:45 PM
Time Zone:
Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
Location:
Tech Center
Campus:
George F. Johnson Memorial Library
Audience:
  All Ages  
Categories:
  Movie Program  

Event Organizer

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Kenneth Roman

Kenneth Roman
Head of Adult Services & Tech Center Manager

Kenneth Roman has been a dedicated member of the George F. Johnson Memorial Library team since 2006, starting as a high schooler and transitioning to a librarian in 2016 after earning a Master’s in Library and Information Science with a School Media focus from Syracuse University. As the Head of Adult Services, Kenneth oversees the Adult Department, including adult collection development, programming, and the Tech Center services. For inquiries, you can contact Kenneth at en.roman@4cls.org or gfjtechcenter@gmail.com.

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