In honor of the nation’s 250th Anniversary and as part of PBS America @ 250 – a multi-year initiative designed to engage viewers nationwide with history and civics through inspiring stories, performances, and educational programming – PBS Fort Wayne will celebrate with a special showcase of programs through July 4th offering viewers new perspectives of our nation’s founding.
PBS Fort Wayne President/CEO Ed Leon states, “We are proud to offer Northeast Indiana this unique slate of PBS programming that celebrates our grand American Experiment. These stories and programs not only illuminate our past but inspire a better present and future America.”
Stated Paula Kerger, President and CEO of PBS. “Our nation’s history deserves to be honored, and through this work, we are doing just that. PBS was made for this type of national reflection.”
On Saturday, July 4th, the all-new special, America Made in Virginia: 250 Years Together will celebrate America's 250th from revolutionary-era Colonial Williamsburg. This star-studded live tribute will feature performances, immersive historical interpretations and dazzling fireworks.
SAT July 4 • 8 PM
Celebrate America's 250th from revolutionary Colonial Williamsburg, where the path to independence began, in a star-studded live tribute featuring performances, immersive historical interpretation, a large-scale spectacle, and dazzling fireworks.
aired Friday, July 3 • 10 pm
Political protest escalates into violence. War gives thirteen colonies a common cause.
aired Saturday, July 4 • 9:30 AM
Washington takes command of the Continental Army. Congress declares American independence.
aired SATurday July 4 • 11:35 AM
Washington abandons New York City and flees across New Jersey, before attacking Trenton.
aired saturday July 4 • 1:35 PM
Philadelphia falls, but the American victory at Saratoga allows France to enter the war.
aired saturday July 4 • 3:35 PM
The war drags on and moves to new theaters: at sea, in Indian Country, and in the South.
aired saturday July 4 • 5:35 PM
Victory at Yorktown secures independence. Americans aspire for a more perfect union.
Aired Friday, July 3 at 8PM
A Capitol Fourth: 250th Weekend Celebration aired live Friday, July 3 at 8 PM. Click or tap on the button below or the image at right to stream this special.
Aired Thursday, July 2 • 9 PM
As America approaches its 250th birthday, this sweeping and deeply human documentary goes in search of the American Dream through 1,000 voices, 50 states and one timeless question: What happened to the American Dream?
Aired Wednesday July 1 at 9 PM
Explore key military technologies used in the American colonies’ fight for freedom.
Aired TUESday, JuNE 30 • 9 PM
Lucy Worsley investigates how America’s 18th century fight for freedom reshaped Britain.
Aired Monday June 29 • 10 PM
Uncover the stories of Black Americans who fought to define democracy during the Revolution.
Aired Monday, June 29 • 8 PM
Antiques Roadshow shares discoveries reflecting 250 years of American art, artifacts, crafts and collectibles including a flag quilt, ca. 1880, a Tiffany Studios turtle back glass shade, ca. 1915 and an 1884 Edison light bulb. One reaches $300K.
Aired Tuesday, June 23 • 9 PM
Episode 1: The Break Up - Lucy Worsley investigates the explosive 18th century break up of Britain and America.
aired Friday, June 26 • 8PM
As the United States commemorates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4th, host Margaret Hoover brings together 3 distinguished Americans: Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, and General Stanley McChrystal (Ret.) to reflect on the principles that have sustained the American experiment in self-government for two and a half centuries.