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America's Voice
As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary in 2026, public media stations across the country are coming together to share powerful stories that shape our nation's identity—past, present, and future.
Through films, digital series, and educational resources, Public Media Making History at 250 spotlights the people, places, and moments that continue to define the American experience.
New Stories & Documentaries
Original works from PBS stations nationwide that spotlight untold local histories and timely topics.
Archived Gems & Rediscoveries
Classic programs and historical specials brought back from the archives.
Timeline & Story Map
Explore how stories from all 50 states connect to tell a shared American journey.
Streaming & Broadcast Picks
Watch featured programs on your local PBS station and the PBS App.
More to Explore: National Stories & Signature Projects
Dive deeper into America 250 with documentaries, digital series, and educational resources from across the PBS system — including The Revolutionary War by Ken Burns, PBS Digital Studios’ Civics Made Easy, classroom-ready content on PBS LearningMedia, and curated selections from the American Archive of Public Broadcasting.
Premiere date(s): Sunday, November 16 thru Friday, November 21, 2025
This film tells the dramatic story of the decades-long fight for equality and accessibility through the eyewitness accounts of the brave and uncompromising activists who put their bodies on the line to achieve their goal and change the lives of 43 million Americans. THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION examines how America’s creation turned the world upside-down. Thirteen British colonies on the Atlantic Coast rose in rebellion, won their independence, and established a new form of government that radically reshaped the continent and inspired centuries of democratic movements around the globe.
PBS Digital Studios
PBS
PBS America @ 250 is a multiyear celebration of U.S. history, culture, and children’s programming, from spring 2025 through America’s Semiquincentennial in 2026 and beyond. As part of the largest national and local engagement effort in its history, PBS member stations will pay homage to the country’s founding with events in more than 75 markets nationwide. In addition, next summer, from June 27 through July 4, 2026, PBS will showcase a collection of its programming during a special week commemorating this important milestone.
About Public Media Making History at 250
For Educators
PBS LearningMedia
Visit the PBS Teach 250 Hub and stay up to date on all education-related activities connected with The American Revolution project, including classroom resources, The American Revolution Youth Media Challenge, professional learning opportunities, and so much more!
PBS LearningMedia
Democracy depends on informed citizens who have the knowledge and skills to engage in their government. Empower your student citizens with this collection that teaches civic knowledge and understanding through applied examples from U.S. history and skills such as analyzing civic engagement and engaging in civil discourse. Focusing on multiple perspectives and diverse stories, these resources enable all students to see themselves as civic actors and prepare them to engage in civic political life.
PBS LearningMedia
Expand students’ understanding of U.S. History with engaging resources that bring the major people, events, and trends in history alive, while integrating often untold stories into the curriculum. Curated clips of trusted PBS programs and a diverse array of other media and interactive resources develop students’ historical thinking skills while broadening their appreciation of history’s multiple perspectives and complexity.