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APRIL 20-26

Chesapeake Bay Week

Programming that spotlights the history, heritage and splendor of the Chesapeake Bay.

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Chesapeake Bay Week Programs

Stories of past and present offer a lively, local and insightful look at this mighty yet fragile source of wonder.

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Chesapeake Bay Week Playlist

Explore the Chesapeake Bay’s unique history and heritage through these carefully curated programs to celebrate twenty one years of Chesapeake Bay Week! 

Resurrecting Poplar Island

Witness the rebirth of a unique Chesapeake ecosystem in Resurrecting Poplar Island. Once home to a thriving community, Poplar Island was reduced to a few wispy bars of sand by the 1990s. Its reconstruction remains one of the most ambitious environmental engineering projects on the planet. 

Act Now: Protect Public Media - A Message from MPT CEO Larry D. Unger

MPT President & CEO Larry D. Unger addresses viewers about the urgency to raise as many voices as possible in support of public media. 

Celebrating the Chesapeake with Maryland Public Television

Senior Producer Sarah Sampson talks to WBAL-TV about MPT's Chesapeake Bay Week.

Protect My Public Media

If you believe in the power of public media, now is the time to make your voice heard. Visit Protect My Public Media today to tell Congress why MPT and public media matter to you. Decisions made in the coming weeks will shape the future of public media for years to come. 

Direct Connection

Governor Wes Moore on Tariffs, Taxes and Budget Cuts

As the 2025 Legislative session ends, Governor Moore talks about the new taxes and cuts to balance the state budget with MPT's Jeff Salkin.

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Call the Midwife

The sisters welcome a new postulant, Sister Catherine, to Nonnatus House.

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Wolf Hall

Cromwell brings Anne of Cleves to England to be Henry’s new wife.

Time to connect, celebrate & Give Back

Public Media Giving Days

Help us spread the word on the importance of public media and to maintain the independence that is key to our public service mission.

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Marie Antoinette

Marie Antoinette is implicated in the diamond necklace theft and determined to prove her innocence.

Door-to-Door Membership

MPT recently launched a Door-to-Door Membership drive. We're out in the community, reminding our neighbors of the important part they play in keeping public media available to everyone in Maryland and the region.

Season Finale

Maryland Farm & Harvest

The year long quest for 4-H Blue concludes in Maryland Farm and Harvest's season finale.

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Become an MPT Passport Member

Extended access to your favorite PBS programs. Look for the "blue compass" symbol, then click to sign on and watch!

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Explore PBS Dramas

Gripping crime dramas, breathtaking period dramas, and captivating international drama shows from MASTERPIECE and more!

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The PBS App

Stream your favorite PBS shows, create the perfect watchlist, connect with your local station, and more — anywhere you watch.

Download the New MotorWeek App

Watch and listen to the latest MotorWeek content all in one place with the MotorWeek app! No need to sign up, just download the app and you’ll never miss a mile of MotorWeek!

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Outdoors Maryland

Thought-provoking stories depicting the region's  ecosystems, people, and places.

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Chesapeake Bay Week Programs

Stories of past and present offer a lively, local and insightful look at this mighty yet fragile source of wonder.

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Climate, Nature & Our Planet

Watch documentaries and read articles about how our climate is changing with the perspective of climate scientists.

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Maryland Farm & Harvest

The series that puts a human face on farming while telling the stories of the industry that built this nation.

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Chesapeake Collectibles

Explore the region's history through the intriguing stories of its antiques and treasures. And their values will amaze you!

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Artworks

Putting a focus on local and regional artists working in a remarkable range of genres.

PROGRAM AND EXTRAS

Harriet Tubman: Visions of Freedom

Meet the woman who repeatedly risked her life and freedom to liberate others from slavery.

PROGRAM AND EXTRAS

Becoming Frederick Douglass

Discover how a man born into slavery became one of the nation’s most influential leaders.

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Harriet Tubman: Visions of Freedom and Becoming Frederick Douglass

Two original documentaries and a companion website shed light on the lives of a pair of towering icons in the struggle to end slavery.

MPT Digital Studios

Maryland Underground: Thompson Farm

Can we determine exactly where Harriet Tubman was born?

Programs and Initiatives

Community & Culture

MPT presents a variety of programming that strives to represent more of our region’s people, history, and culture. 

MPT KIDS

For Children and Parents

STREAM the PBS Kids channel; learn what's new in children's programs, games, and apps; advice for raising kids; activities ideas; and more!

For the Booming Older Generation

Next Avenue

Our daily content delivers vital ideas, context and perspectives on issues that matter most as we age.

PBS NEWSHOUR

News, Analysis, Top Headlines, Live Coverage

Turn to PBS NewsHour for solid, reliable reporting that has made it one of the most trusted news programs on television.