Explore PBS America @ 250

Expand students’ understanding of U.S. History with engaging resources that bring the major people, events, and trends in history alive, while integrating often untold stories into the curriculum.

Ken Burns and his collaborators have been creating historical documentary films for more than forty years. These films present the opportunity to pose thought-provoking questions for students, and introduce new ideas, perspectives, and primary sources.

The Shot Heard ’Round the World collection chronicles the 19 years leading up to the American Revolution. Excerpted from the full-length documentary, these videos introduce students to the people and events in England and the 13 colonies that changed the course of history.

Dive into media-rich resources from George Washington’s Mount Vernon that highlight his role as a leader during the American Revolution. See the progress of the war through the actions and decisions of General George Washington, such as direct confrontation, military strategy, disease prevention, and spy techniques.

This two-part, four-hour documentary explores the revolutionary life of one of the 18th Century’s most consequential and compelling personalities, whose work and words unlocked the mystery of electricity and helped create the United States.

Join Xavier, Brad and Yadina, as they travel back in time to meet George Washington and learn what it takes to be a great leader.

Xavier, Brad and Yadina help George Washington find his brother and learn what leadership is all about!

Yadina, Xavier and Brad travel to see Alexander Hamilton after he becomes one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. Alexander shows the kids just how exciting new adventures can be!

Xavier, Yadina, and Brad learn that Alexander Hamilton helped start a country and even made shiny new coins for it!