To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service, join us for a marathon screening of this Emmy-winning film by Ken Burns.

The National Parks is the story of an idea as uniquely American as the Declaration of Independence: that the most special places in the nation should be preserved for everyone. The series traces the birth of the national park idea in the mid-1800s and follows its evolution for nearly 150 years, chronicling the addition of new parks through the stories of the people who helped create them.

Part One: The Scripture of Nature (1851–1890) – Tuesday, December 27, 2 pm

Part Two: The Last Refuge (1890–1915) – Tuesday, December 27, 6:30 pm

Part Three: The Empire of Grandeur (1915–1919) – Wednesday, December 28, 2 pm

Part Four: Going Home (1920–1933) – Wednesday, December 28, 6:30 pm

Part Five: Great Nature (1933–1945) – Thursday, December 29, 2 pm

Part Six: The Morning of Creation (1946–1980) – Thursday, December 29, 6:30 pm

The Hoover Library presents free screenings of classic and contemporary documentary films. TV-PG. 2 hours. Free admission and refreshments!