The Bee Tree Folk School is proud to present a showing of “A Great Awakening” at The Bee Hive on Thursday, June 18th @ 6:30 PM mst.

We STRONGLY suggest that tickets be purchased in advance to assure a seat for this event. Seating is limited to 65 adults and children.

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Here’s a brief synopsis:

The Arrival: George Whitefield arrives in Philadelphia. His booming voice and passionate preaching style capture the city’s attention.

The Unlikely Bond: Benjamin Franklin, a pragmatic scientist and deist, is deeply impressed by Whitefield’s integrity and charisma.

The Partnership: Franklin uses his printing press to publish Whitefield’s sermons. This elevates Whitefield into America’s first true celebrity.

The Movement: Together, they build a massive outdoor venue to accommodate tens of thousands of listeners. This unites the fractured colonies through a shared spiritual experience.

The Legacy: The film concludes by showing how this cultural shift fostered a new sense of American identity. This unity ultimately laid the groundwork for the American Revolution.

Key Themes-Faith and Reason: The movie explores how a devout preacher and a scientific skeptic found deep common ground.

Unity: It highlights how the religious revival broke down barriers between different colonies.

Free Speech: It showcases the power of the early American press in spreading new ideas.

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