Women's Suffrage Movement
Explore the Women’s Suffrage movement through curated films, streaming content, and resources anchored by Suffs as part of America 250.
Join PBS in commemorating the country’s 250th Anniversary
with programming that explores how the United States came together
and showcases its rich history, treasured artifacts, and performances and art that define America.
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The National Memorial Day Concert (2026)
Watch the 2026 National Memorial Day Concert in its entirety.
Educational Resources
Native Nations Before the American Revolution
A wide variety of people made up colonial America. People from different backgrounds often lived side by side. Native presence was woven into colonial life.
George Washington and the Seven Years’ War
Explore how George Washington’s early military experiences in the Seven Years’ War helped to shape his leadership traits and his view on the British.
The Boston Tea Party
Explore how a tax on tea led to the “Destruction of Tea” in Boston Harbor, also known as the Boston Tea Party, and fueled tensions between Great Britain and the colonists.
We Hold These Truths to Be Self Evident: Analyzing the Declaration of Independence
The mystery of Thomas Jefferson’s character can be exemplified in one of the most famous lines in the Declaration of Independence.
Benjamin Franklin: A Man of Contradictions
Benjamin Franklin lived a life of contrast and contradictions, yet continually worked to improve himself and alter his beliefs as he learned more.
The Legacy of Henry David Thoreau’s “Civil Disobedience”
Discover how Henry David Thoreau’s ideas, and his essay “Civil Disobedience,” inspired civil rights leaders of the 20th century.
The Powers of the Presidency: Theodore Roosevelt to Franklin D. Roosevelt
Presidents Theodore and Franklin Delano Roosevelt expanded the powers of the executive branch as few other presidents before them had.
Civics Scribble
Civics Scribble is a web-based line drawing game designed to challenge players with questions inspired by the U.S. Naturalization Exam. Make your way through 96 levels across nine scenic locations based on real-life state and National Parks..
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About America@250
Join PBS in commemorating the country’s 250th Anniversary with content exploring how the United States came together, showcasing its rich history, treasured artifacts, and performances and art that define America.
