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America250: Celebrating 250 Years of Independence

Explore the history, traditions, and meaning of America’s 250th birthday, from the Declaration of Independence to modern celebrations and reflection.

BooksPodcasts

Adventures in Writing with Brad Meltzer

Books

Finding Eliza Hamilton’s Voice

BooksHistory

A One on One Conversation with Author Nick Bunker on his Novel “Young Benjamin Franklin”

EducationHistory

A Declaration and a Mystery

At Washington University in St. Louis you’ll find a copy of the Declaration of Independence and a collection of Thomas Jefferson’s books. Both have some mystery.

Community & Culture

Schankman’s St. Louis: You’re Fired! Welcome to Cannon School

Once a year, black powder cannon enthusiasts get together at an old fort in Prairie Du Rocher, Illinois to learn how to shoot a cannon safely. And it’s a blast!

American HIstoryHistoryVideos for the Classroom

Celebrating American History

Celebrate American history through video stories focused on fascinating people and places, traditions and time periods, events and experiences from America’s colonization to today

Spotlight

Teaching, Healing, and Growing Through Music

This week on Spotlight, discover how music inspires healing, wellness, education, and personal growth through four powerful community stories.

ArtsTheaterTwo on the Aisle

Review of “Shrek the Musical” at The Muny

The Muny is firing on all cylinders in its wonderful production of “Shrek the Musical.”

Culture

Beat the Heat: Fun and Refreshing Ways to Stay Cool This Midwest Summer

Discover fun ways to beat Midwest summer heat, from water parks and museums to cool indoor activities, creative projects, and relaxing self-care.

Spotlight

America250: Untold Stories of Washington, Hamilton, Franklin & America’s Founding

This week on Spotlight … explore America’s founding era through Brad Meltzer, Eliza Hamilton, young Benjamin Franklin, Declaration mysteries, and cannon school.

American HIstoryEducationHistoryVideos for the Classroom

Celebrating America 250

Celebrate America 250 with videos that transport you back to the people, places, and events of America’s founding.

American HIstoryHistoryVideos for the Classroom

Stories of Colonial America

View videos that explore American history from the early 1600s to the 1770s.

American HIstoryHistoryVideos for the Classroom

Stories of the American Revolution

View videos that explore stories of the American Revolution.

American HIstoryHistoryVideos for the Classroom

Stories of the Early United States

View videos that explore American history from the 1780s to the 1820s.

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