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Chat with Revolutionary War living history interpreters and artists before a live dance performance and screening of Blue Ridge PBS' "Resolved to Live and Die" at the historic Grandin Theatre! After the documentary, sit in on a panel discussion moderated by the Salem Museum & History Society, along with a brief Q&A. This event is free, but RSVP is required - see GrandinTheatre.com for details and links to RSVP.

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm - Doors Open, mingle with Revolutionary War living history interpreters, view art exhibits and meet artists in the Grandin Theatre Gallery
7:00 pm - 7:25 pm - Welcome, Introductions, Interpretive Dance
7:25 pm - 8:25 pm - Screening of Blue Ridge PBS' "Resolved to Live and Die"
8:25 pm - 8:45 pm - Panel Discussion, moderated by the Salem Museum & Historical Society
8:45 pm - 9:00 pm - Q&A

Resolved to Live and Die: The Revolutionary Roots of Southwest Virginia is a Blue Ridge PBS and PBS Appalachia documentary, released in late 2025, detailing Southwest Virginia's crucial role in the American Revolution. The film highlights the 1775 Fincastle Resolutions, a pre-Declaration of Independence document declaring a resolve to die free rather than live as servants to the British Crown, and includes historical reenactments.

This event is proudly presented and sponsored by the Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge, The League of Roanoke Artists, The Grandin Theatre, The Salem Museum & Historical Society, and The Sons of American Revolution - Fincastle Resolutions Chapter.