As America celebrates its 250th birthday, Marked! looks at the unique, complex and important role the 13th original colony played during America’s revolutionary period.
Thirteen American colonies unite in rebellion, win an eight-year war to secure their independence, and establish a new form of government that would inspire democratic movements at home and around the globe. What begins as a political clash between colonists and the British government grows into a bloody struggle that will engage more than two dozen nations and forever change the world.
THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, the six-part, twelve-hour series on America’s founding struggle, presents the story of the men and women of the Revolutionary generation, their humanity in victory and defeat, and the crisis that they lived through.
Patriotic art and music is taking center stage this year under the Trump Administration, as funds shift away from DEI. For some orgs, like the Reagan Presidential Library, this is their wheelhouse.
President Trump lauded America's storied history on Saturday night in a speech marking the 250th anniversary of its independence, while also praising his war in Iran, railing against "communists," and vowing to restrict mail-in ballots.
A new national poll reveals a striking paradox in public sentiment ahead of America's 250th anniversary: a disconnect between Americans' strong patriotic pride and their lack of civic knowledge.
This episode explores the Battle of Savannah, one of the most significant and costly defeats of the American Revolution. Host Andrew Iden speaks with archaeologist Rita Elliott about the multinational forces that fought in 1779, the strategic failures that shaped the battle, and the remarkable archaeological discovery of the Spring Hill Redoubt that continues to deepen our understanding of Georgia's Revolutionary history.
Inside the Battle of Savannah: How Georgia's Biggest Revolutionary War Defeat Changed History
The American Revolution was fought on more than battlefields. It was also fought on rivers, sounds, and coastal waterways where local knowledge could overcome overwhelming firepower. This episode explores the remarkable story of the Georgia Navy, the Frederica Naval Action of 1778, and the leadership of Samuel Elbert. Historians Dr. Clay Ouzts and Dr. Kylie Hulbert reveal how Georgia's small fleet helped secure one of the state's earliest Revolutionary victories, how it fit into the larger global conflict unfolding at sea, and why this little-known story still deserves a place in the history of American independence.
This episode explores the remarkable story of Ebenezer, Georgia, founded in 1734 by Salzburgers seeking religious freedom. Historians Dr. Karen Auman and Dr. Russell Kleckley examine the challenges of colonial settlement, the leadership of Pastor Johann Martin Bolzius, and the enduring legacy of one of Georgia's earliest communities.
Was the American Revolution really Americans versus the British, or was it a civil war between neighbors, families, and lifelong friends? This episode explores Greg Brooking's From Empire to Revolution: Sir James Wright and the Price of Loyalty in Georgia, examining the life of Georgia's last royal governor, the Loyalist perspective, and the complicated history of the Revolution in Georgia.
Ken Burns’ The American Revolution offers a fresh look at the war that founded our nation, highlighting the perspectives of people from diverse backgrounds. To support classroom learning, PBS LearningMedia has curated 35+ free, curriculum-aligned resources for K–12 teachers, including video clips, primary sources, and activities that bring history to life. Explore this collection and inspire students to think critically about the events and people that shaped the United States.
