America 250
Public Media Making History at 250 is a national public media storytelling collective celebrating the 250th anniversary of the U.S. by amplifying local stories from PBS stations. This collection includes content related to America's Semiquincentennial in 2026.
Key themes include Unfinished Revolutions, Power of Place, We The People, American Experiment, and Doing History.
A sweeping musical journey, from spirituals to Broadway and contemporary classics
Fight for Independence during the formative years 1775 - 1776
A group of Caddo return to their homeland in East Texas to revive their pottery tradition
Indigenous perspectives offer a fresh look at history and ways to keep traditions alive
How race, class, and gender expectations affected colored girls in southwest Florida during Jim Crow
A timely reflection on art, justice, and the enduring power of song
The fight for self-government in D.C. told through the lives and voices of its citizens
Desert Shield and Storm ushered in faster, precise warfare seen worldwide in real time
How do we pursue happiness in a world filled with divisiveness?
Election officials in four battleground states prepare for the contentious 2024 contest
The incredible story of Welles Crowther, a 9/11 hero who tragically died saving others.
Go behind closed doors as these two formidable women debate power, ambition, and change
Ten survivors reflect on the events and fallout of 9/11 more than two decades later
The untold story of MLB’s first Black umpire
How race, class, and gender expectations affected colored girls in southwest Florida during Jim Crow
75 stories. 250 years. A concise look at the people and moments that shaped America
Free Speech at the crossroads
Reappraising one of America’s most misrepresented presidencies
Four talented artists use their unique skills to provoke thought and action
1941 in Vermont, the 1MW Smith-Putnam wind turbine connected to the grid
Soldiers from the "Polar Bears" regiment recount their service in America's longest war
An intimate portrait of the people who keep alive the story of our nation’s founding
A quintessential story about politics, dirty tricks and Hollywood.