Three images collaged together from the 250th program collection, including Ken Burns' The American Revolution, Lucy Worsley Investigates: The American Revolution and Declarations: Black Americans and the Revolutionary War.

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Spend this Fourth of July with OPB! Join us as we mark this historic milestone in our nation’s history —the semi-quincentennial—250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence.🎆

This is a special moment to reflect upon the glories and tragedies of the past that make up the fabric of our nation’s complex history. Stream riveting historical documentaries that tell the story of the country’s founding with the PBS App on your favorite streaming device.

Visit the PBS “America at 250” page for curated collections with something for everybody to enjoy this holiday weekend. From the moving and revealing six-part series from Ken Burns The American Revolution to the light and entertaining 250 Years of Americana from Antiques Roadshow to something for the little ones with Molly of Denali from PBS Kids. While you’re exploring, discover more from the perspective of the British with Lucy Worsley Investigates: The American Revolution and uncover the stories of the enslaved and freed Black Americans who fought for liberty in Declarations: Black Americans and the Revolutionary War (released June 29 on the PBS App). Also, tune in on the 4th at 8 p.m. for a special live concert, America Made in Virginia: 250 Years Together.

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