
In Order to Be Free (May 1754 – May 1775)
Political protest escalates into violence. War gives thirteen colonies a common cause.


Monday, June 15 at 9pm
Becoming American: Philadelphia's Story
Thursday, June 18 at 8pm
Turn: Washington's Spies 201
Monday, June 22 at 9pm
Space Chase USA
Tuesday, June 23 at 9pm
Lucy Worsley Investigates: The American Revolution 101
Thursday, June 25 at 8pm
Turn: Washington's Spies 202
Friday, June 26 at 10:30pm
American Revolution: An Inside Look
Saturday, June 27 at 9pm
War of 1812
Monday, June 29 at 8pm
Antiques Roadshow: 250 Years of Americana
Monday, June 29 at 9pm
Lafayette: The Lost Hero
Monday, June 29 at 10pm
Declarations: Black Americans and the Revolutionary War
Tuesday, June 30 at 9pm
Lucy Worsley Investigates: The American Revolution 102
Friday, July 3 at 9pm
The Spirit of America
Friday, July 3 at 9:30pm
Capitol Fourth: 250th Weekend Celebration
Saturday, July 4 at 6:30pm
Capitol Fourth: 250th Weekend Celebration
Saturday, July 4 at 8pm
America - Made in Virginia: 250 Years Together
Monday, July 6 at 9pm
Amerigo: The Search for the American Dream
Monday, July 13 at 9pm
Capturing America: The Carol Highsmith Story
Saturday, July 18 at 10pm
The War That Made America (weekly)
Monday, July 20 at 9pm
Homesteading
Saturday, July 25 at 9:30pm
George Washington's Mount Vernon: Preserving the Legacy
Monday, July 27 at 9pm
America the Bountiful: America’s 250th Anniversary Special
Sunday, June 28 at 8pm
The Unlikely Union: A Storytelling Symphony of America
Monday, July 6 at 8pm
Frederick Law Olmsted: Designing America
Monday, July 13 at 8pm
The Legacy of 4-H
Thursday, July 16 at 9pm
Road to Liberty Through Their Eyes

Political protest escalates into violence. War gives thirteen colonies a common cause.

Washington takes command of the Continental Army. Congress declares American independence.

Washington abandons New York City and flees across New Jersey, before attacking Trenton.

Philadelphia falls, but the American victory at Saratoga allows France to enter the war.

The war drags on and moves to new theaters: at sea, in Indian Country, and in the South.

Victory at Yorktown secures independence. Americans aspire for a more perfect union.

Discover the Semiquincentennial programs taking place across Maryland—explore these initiatives and discover the rich tapestry of commemorative activities happening throughout 2026.

Celebrate 250 years of American history in Maryland with festivals, parades, tours and more.