Public Media Making History at 250 Collections
A national public media storytelling collective celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States by amplifying local stories from PBS stations
Inspired by the American Association for State and Local History’s The Field Guide for the Semiquincentennial: Making History at 250, NETA's America 250 content aligns with the below key themes.
New for October 2026
A quintessential story about politics, dirty tricks and Hollywood.
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Reappraising one of America’s most misrepresented presidencies
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Four talented artists use their unique skills to provoke thought and action
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1941 in Vermont, the 1MW Smith-Putnam wind turbine connected to the grid
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Unfinished Revolutions
Stories of movements for social, political, and economic change throughout history. View the entire collection.
Power of Place
How geography, environment, and communities have shaped history. View the entire collection.
We The People
Exploring citizenship, identity, and the diverse voices that define America. View the entire collection.
American Experiment
Democracy in action, civic engagement, governance, and the evolution of American institutions. View the entire collection.
Doing History
Uncovering history through archives, oral histories, and new perspectives on the past. View the entire collection.
