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Join PBS in commemorating the country’s 250th Anniversary 

with content exploring how the United States came together, 

showcasing its rich history, treasured artifacts, and performances and art that define America.

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America @ 250 - Airing on MPT

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

American flag waving during revolution

America @ 250 - Airing on MPT

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

America @ 250 - Airing on MPT2

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

The American Revolution

America 250 Maryland Celebration and Events

Resources for Teachers and Students

Additional Resources

Additional Resources

The American Revolution Promo
The American Revolution