Ahead of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, PBS will make the full series of Ken Burns’ “The American Revolution” available to stream for free from May 25 through July 12, 2026, with additional broadcasts on PBS stations on July 3 and July 4. Through support for this project, the Foundation helps advance public understanding of history and expand access to high-quality educational storytelling. The series invites audiences to engage with the people, events, and ideas that shaped the American Revolution and continue to shape the United States today. Read the press release here.
Ken Burns’s Film The American Revolution to Stream for Free on PBS in Lead Up to 250th Anniversary
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