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Introducing The American Revolution: A Free Film Series. Presented by the Smyth County VA250 Committee, commemorating the 250th Anniversary of our nation's birth. All films take place at The Lincoln Theatre in Marion, VA. FREE!

Facing defeat and dwindling hope, Washington leads a daring winter attack that changes the course of the Revolution.

Sunday May 31, 2026 at 2:00pm see The Crossing, a highly regarded A&E historical television film starring Jeff Daniels as George Washington. It depicts the desperate, pivotal 1776 Christmas night crossing of the Delaware River before the Battle of Trenton.

This series is presented with support from The Lincoln Theatre, Smyth County Public Library, and the Virginia Tourism Corporation.