Jerome Moore and Johnson Learning Center students and educators discuss MNPS’ first student-led podcast. Nashville PBS’ Jerome Moore and Johnson Learning Center students and faculty explore Hawks Talk, Metro Nashville Public Schools’ first student-led podcast, and its new “Voices of Liberty” episodes about what it means to be American at the country’s 250th anniversary. The […]
As we get closer to the America 250th celebration it’s a good time to take a deeper dive into the amazing history and facts surrounding our American Revolution. Children and Tweens in grades 3rd-8th are invited to test their skills in our first American Revolution Escape Room! You’ll be reading informational text and using your […]
Join us at the Orcas Island Public Library for a special screening and discussion of The American Revolution, the sweeping six-part PBS documentary directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt. Spanning the escalating tensions of 1754 through the decisive victory at Yorktown, the series explores the people, ideals, and global forces that shaped […]
Celebrate Maryland 250 by making your very own 18th century-style tricorn hat! All supplies provided. For families.
Ever wondered what a tea time was truly like for colonists? Share treats from the time, and learn about the impact of tea on the nation's early years from the Boston Tea Party and beyond! Sample various teas and small treats from the time period while learning about the history of tea. Spaces are limited. […]
The Zelienople Library is hosting a Tea Party for families on Saturday April 11. Participants are invited to come in historic costume. Children's Librarian Miss Alyssa will share about tea etiquette, the Boston Tea Party and the role of women in the Revolution. Historically appropriate refreshments will be served and a clip from the series […]
Our American Story is an interactive community experience inspired by Ken Burns’s THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION. Hosted in partnership with WUCF, Central Florida’s PBS station, the event features a curated 30–40 minute screening reel, small-group discussion prompts, and hands-on activities that invite participants of all ages to explore themes of liberty, identity, and belonging. Through storytelling, […]
Our American Story is an interactive community experience inspired by Ken Burns’s THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION. Hosted in partnership with WUCF, Central Florida’s PBS station, the event features a curated 30–40 minute screening reel, small-group discussion prompts, and hands-on activities that invite participants of all ages to explore themes of liberty, identity, and belonging. Through storytelling, […]
Part of the celebration of the 250th Anniversary of the founding of the United States, we’re looking at the youth experience during the Revolutionary War. Whether tending to the home, marching with George Washington, and or privateering on the Atlantic, the war altered the lives of every young person. There will be a screening of […]
Celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary by creating a miniature artwork inspired by the past, present, or future of the United States. Choose from prompts such as Then, Now, Next (reflecting on America’s past, present, and future), What Freedom Looks Like (your personal interpretation of freedom), My America (what America means to you today), or A […]
Liberty, TX – The Texas State Library and Archives Commission invites the community to celebrate Independence Day early and come out to the Sam Houston Regional Library and Research Center (SHC) on Saturday, June 27, for a fun-filled and free patriotic event commemorating the country’s 250th birthday. Doors open at 10 a.m. with an ongoing […]
Justice 250 is a special event on July 2, 2026 at 5:30pm taking flight aboard the legendary USS Midway Museum.Justice 250 is designed to coincide with the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. On July 2, 1776, the Continental Congress officially declared the United Colonies free and independent states. The Declaration […]
Join KSPS PBS at the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture to commemorate the 250th anniversary of America's founding. The special community celebration will include music, vendors, a beer garden, […]
The Fourth of July may be behind us, but America's 250th anniversary celebration is just getting started. As our nation begins a yearlong commemoration of 250 years of American history, it's the perfect time to connect with the people, places, stories, and traditions that shape our communities. Join Ozarks Public Television for the America250 Goosechase […]