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A 13,000-year-old quarry is about to be unearthed in Reisterstown (The Baltimore Banner)

An archaeologist will soon lead a dig on the grounds of St. John’s Episcopal Church, Western Run.

HBCU Week NOW

Celebrate HBCUs this month by subscribing and streaming stories of local campus programs and legacies.

HBCU Week initiative receives $1.2M from CPB, plans local programming around 2025 Thurgood Marshall doc (Current)

For the second consecutive year, CPB has announced grants to support the HBCU Week programming initiative led by Maryland Public Television.

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Big Cats 24/7

The Big Cats 24/7 team follows lions, leopards and cheetahs in the Okavango Delta.

VOTE 2024

Follow our Vote 2024 coverage including the simulcast of the presidential debate between VP Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump.

History of a National Treasure: Morgan State University

The story of Morgan State University's humble beginnings and rise as a national treasure.

National Hispanic Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic heritage with a range of programs offering inspiring stories, thrilling entertainment, and more.

Julia Alvarez: A Life Reimagined

Explore the story of writer Julia Alvarez, who blazed a trail for a generation of Latino authors.

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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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.

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Outdoors Maryland

Thought-provoking stories depicting the region's diverse collection of 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

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

MPT presents a variety of programming that strives to represent more of our region’s diverse 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.