Celebrate 250 Years of America All Month Long Ahead of July 4

This year marks the 250th anniversary of the United States of America. As we approach this milestone celebration, we’ll be airing patriotic programming all month long on CET. These documentaries trace the stories beyond our most legendary monuments and iconic presidents, and reveal untold perspectives of the Revolutionary War that earned us our independence.  

Check out our top picks airing in June below, and stay tuned for more information about our schedule for the weekend of July 4th. Explore the full collection of America250 programming on the PBS app: https://www.pbs.org/explore/pbs-america-at-250/.

10 Monuments That Changed America

Monday, June 8, at 10pm on CET

Take a whirlwind tour of 10 monuments that mark key moments in American history: from the Statue of Liberty and Mount Rushmore, to the Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial and the AIDS Quilt. Watch it now with CET Passport: https://watch.cetconnect.org/video/10-monuments-that-changed-america-qcjc8t/.

Secrets of the Dead “Ben Franklin’s Bones”

Wednesday, June 10, at 10pm on CET

Learn how skeletal remains found in the basement of Benjamin Franklin’s British residence were used for the purposes of an illegal anatomy school that helped shape modern medicine. Watch it now with CET Passport: https://watch.cetconnect.org/video/secrets-dead-ben-franklins-bones/.

American Revolution: An Inside Look

Friday, June 12, at 9:30pm on CET

Step behind the scenes to see how Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmnidt brought The American Revolution to life through shooting locations, historical re-enactments and exclusive video clips. Watch it now with CET Passport: https://watch.cetconnect.org/video/the-american-revolution-an-inside-look-3c0uhp/.

American Experience “George H.W. Bush”

Fridays, June 19 and 26, at 9pm on CET

Take a look at the life and career of our 41st president, from his service in WWII to his days in the Oval Office, first as vice president then as the leader who presided over the first Gulf War. Learn more: https://www.cetconnect.org/american-experience-george-h-w-bush-encore-presentation/.

Lucy Worsley Investigates: The American Revolution

Tuesdays, June 23 and 30, at 9pm on CET

Investigate why the British Empire lost the War of Independence against a ragtag band of American rebels. Lucy Worsley reveals that this wasn’t just a pivotal moment in the forging of the USA, but in the re-making of Britain too. Watch it now with CET Passport: https://watch.cetconnect.org/show/lucy-worsley-investigates/.

Nature “American Horses”

Wednesday, June 24, at 8pm on CET

Follow the history of the uniquely American horse breeds – Mustang, Appaloosa, Morgan, Quarter Horse and more – that helped shape our nation and meet the people who are continuing in the long tradition of caring for them. Watch it now with CET Passport: https://watch.cetconnect.org/video/american-horses-i5v309/.

Antiques Roadshow “250 Years of Americana”

Monday, June 29, at 8pm on CET

Discover American art, artifacts, crafts and collectibles including a Paul Revere Jr. silver pitcher with diary, a flag quilt and a collection of WWII propaganda posters. One valuable treasure reaches $300,000! Watch it now with CET Passport: https://watch.cetconnect.org/video/250-years-of-americana-n8ar5n/.

Declarations: Black Americans and the Revolutionary War

Monday, June 29, at 10pm on CET

Discover heroic stories of enslaved and eventually freed Black Americans who believed, exercised and fought for fundamental tenets of democracy for themselves, their families and their community. Learn more: https://www.cetconnect.org/declarations-black-americans-and-the-revolutionary-war/.

The American Revolution

Tuesday, June 30, through Saturday, July 4, at 2pm on CET

This six-part series from Ken Burns tells the story of how thirteen American colonies united in rebellion and won an eight-year war to secure their independence. Watch it now on the PBS app: https://watch.cetconnect.org/show/the-american-revolution/.

NOVA “Revolutionary War Weapons”

Wednesday, July 1, at 9pm on CET

Explore key military technologies in the American colonies’ fight for freedom that helped propel us to victory, from the Brown Bess musket to the world’s first military submarine. Watch it now with CET Passport: https://watch.cetconnect.org/video/revolutionary-war-weapons-zmck7u/.

Browse the full schedule for CET and all of our secondary channels on our website: https://www.cetconnect.org/schedule/.