If it’s a school day in America…

The American Revolution was possible because of generations of historians, which speaks to the value of the humanities. https://t.co/SMSszWaXyJ

That’s a wrap on NCSS 2025 in D.C.! Our first booth experience post-COVID, and you all did NOT disappoint. Thank you for stopping by, snapping photos, and sharing your love for PBS—your support truly means the world to us. @ConstitutionCtr @UNUMKenBurns @gbheducation

As a Nor'easter sweeps across the northeast and great lakes today, temperatures will drop into the teens (@weatherchannel). But can you imagine a temperature of -45? Watch the clip from LEWIS & CLARK.

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100 years ago today, Uncle Jimmy Thompson walked into WSM’s downtown studio and played his fiddle for an hour. The reaction was overwhelming. Within weeks, WSM launched a Saturday night “Barn Dance,” soon renamed the Grand Ole Opry. Here’s a clip from our film COUNTRY MUSIC.

On this day of thanks, we applaud all who work to protect and sustain the land and nature. Here’s a short clip from THE NATIONAL PARKS that celebrates the land we inhabit. Wishing everyone a happy Thanksgiving.

Happy Evacuation Day! Since the Battle of Long Island in August, 1776, New York City had been under British occupation. On this day in 1783, the British formally withdrew from the city and General Washington returned in triumph. Watch the clip from The American Revolution.

The American Revolution co-directors Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt are taking questions on Reddit’s r/movies today. Join the AMA at the link below. https://t.co/cFlYAZktA2

Hope everyone can watch Ep 3 of The American Revolution tonight on PBS. The story includes a lot about NYC. Take a look at this piece we did thanks to @nypost

The American Revolution film doesn’t end with the British surrender at Yorktown. One of the places it continues is @frauncestavern in New York City. For UNUM on the Road, Ken Burns explains why.

The first US veterans were farmers, laborers, and tradesmen. Washington called their endurance a “standing miracle.” On Veterans Day, we honor every generation that has carried that same resolve. A clip from our upcoming film, The American Revolution (on PBS Nov. 16).

With lawn chairs and fall jackets (and some terrific revolutionary gear), thousands watched The American Revolution at @MountVernon last month. Before the event, co-director David Schmidt chatted with some of the crowd for UNUM on the Road.

Joining @HC_Richardson today at 2 ET. American Conversations: Sarah Botstein and Ken Burns https://t.co/4Wq2FXamK4 via @YouTube

What insights can modern cartography reveal on 18th-century American history? 🗺️ Join Esri's Charlie Frye and Florentine Films for a live discussion on their map creation for @KenBurns' @PBS documentary, The American Revolution: https://t.co/MMGk3rG2Vb #AmericanRevolutionPBS

"A More Perfect Union: Inspiring Civic & Civil Conversations Across America," a @PBS special taped @ConstitutionCtr featuring @KenBurns, Sarah Botstein, Yuval Levin, @RosenJeffrey and @MelodyCBarnes, will premiere to the public Nov. 24 at 9–10 p.m. ET (check local listings).

On this day 94 years ago, Buddy “King” Bolden, the legendary cornetist, died in obscurity in the Louisiana State Hospital for the Insane. Watch the clip from Jazz.

Today is National Bison Day. Spend a moment thinking about this extraordinary animal. Here’s a clip from The American Buffalo.

UNUM on the Road stopped at @cspan in Washington, DC. No makeup artist, so @KenBurns and co-director Sarah Botstein handled it themselves. Washington dealt with tougher mornings. #americanrevolutionpbs

Today we will be at George Washington's @MountVernon discussing the most important person in our film, The American Revolution, and what we can learn from his leadership. Here's a short clip about Washington the man. We don't have a country without him. Hope you can watch the