Your Weekend Lineup for America’s 250th Independence Day Celebration
CET is proud to present a patriotic lineup airing the weekend of The Fourth for our viewers to learn about our nation’s past and celebrate the 250th anniversary celebration. Enjoy stirring tributes, musical performances and stunning fireworks displays all from the comfort of your own home as annual favorites like A Capitol Fourth return and new specials like America Made in Virginia premiere for this historic anniversary. Check out the schedule below:
George Washington’s Mount Vernon: Preserving the Legacy – NEW
Friday, July 3, at 9pm on CET
Saturday, July 4, at 4:30pm on CET
Follow the recent large-scale restoration story of George Washington’s Mount Vernon, a persevering symbol of our first president’s life story. Watch it now on the PBS app: https://watch.cetconnect.org/video/george-washingtons-mount-vernon-preserving-the-legacy-l69fob/.
A Capitol Fourth: 250th Weekend Celebration – NEW
Friday, July 3, at 9:30pm on CET
Saturday, July 4, at 10pm on CET
Kick off the historic 250th Anniversary weekend with a celebration at the U.S. Capitol, featuring musical performances, stirring tributes and a fireworks finale. Learn more: https://www.cetconnect.org/a-capitol-fourth/.
A Hot Dog Program
Saturday, July 4, at 12pm on CET
This classic 1996 documentary with Rick Sebak is an all-American celebration of what may be the country’s most popular food. Watch it now with CET Passport: https://watch.cetconnect.org/video/a-hot-dog-program-vkttca/.
America the Bountiful: America’s 250th Anniversary – NEW
Saturday, July 4, at 1pm on CET
Trace our nation’s food roots through the foodways, agricultural practices and eating habits of American colonists. Learn more: https://watch.cetconnect.org/show/america-the-bountiful-americas-250th-anniversary-special/..
The American Revolution (Episode 6 of 6)
Saturday, July 4, at 2pm on CET
(Airs daily at 2pm Monday, June 29, through Saturday, July 4)
Thirteen American colonies unite in rebellion, win an eight-year war to secure their independence. Watch all six episodes now on the PBS app: https://watch.cetconnect.org/show/the-american-revolution/.
The Montiers: An American Story – NEW
Saturday, July 4, at 5pm on CET
Discover the story of the Montiers, a trailblazing Philadelphia family who were among the first African American landowners in Pennsylvania. Watch it now on the PBS app: https://watch.cetconnect.org/video/the-montiers-an-american-story-t7lf1a/.
America in Song: A Concordia Celebration – NEW
Saturday, July 4, at 7pm on CET
Sunday, July 5, at 9pm on ThinkTV14
Explore the melodies that have shaped the nation’s story, from spirituals and hymns to Broadway and contemporary classics. Learn more: https://watch.cetconnect.org/show/america-in-song-a-concordia-celebration/.
America Made in Virginia: 250 Years Together – NEW
Saturday, July 4, at 8pm on CET
Witness a tribute to America’s Semi-quincentennial in the heart of Colonial Williamsburg, the place where the path to independence truly began. Learn more: https://www.cetconnect.org/america-made-in-virginia-250-years-together/.
After Ike – A Journey that Changed America – NEW
Sunday, July 5, at 2pm on CET
Retrace the grueling journey of the 1919 Transcontinental Military Convoy that shaped Dwight D. Eisenhower and the nation. Learn more: https://after-ike.com/watch-after-ike-on-pbs/.
Iconic America: Our Symbols and Stories with David Rubenstein “The Statue of Liberty”
Sunday, July 5, at 2pm on ThinkTV16
Explore the evolving meaning of The Statue of Liberty as a symbol for a “nation of immigrants,” and how it embodies our values and our conflicts. Watch it now with CET Passport: https://watch.cetconnect.org/video/the-statue-of-liberty/.
Iconic America: Our Symbols and Stories with David Rubenstein “The Bald Eagle”
Sunday, July 5, at 3pm on ThinkTV16
Learn how the Bald Eagle soared to its vaunted perch as a symbol of patriotism, environmental activism and Native American traditions. Watch it now with CET Passport: https://watch.cetconnect.org/video/the-american-bald-eagle/.
Frederick Law Olmsted: Designing America – NEW
Sunday, July 5, at 3pm on CET
Meet the man who made public parks an essential part of American life, creating an “environmental ethic”decades before the movement became a force in politics. Learn more: https://www.cetconnect.org/frederick-law-olmstead-designing-america/..
Memphis Belle: Her Final Mission
Sunday, July 5, at 4:30pm on CET
Follow the story of the Memphis Belle and her two crews, the men who flew her in WWII and the team that restored her to her former glory. Watch it now with CET Passport: https://watch.cetconnect.org/video/memphis-bell-her-final-mission-HtUYnR/.
Browse the full schedule for CET and all of our secondary channels on our website: https://www.cetconnect.org/schedule/.
