Semiquincentennial
The countdown for our country’s semiquin-centennial has begun. Between July 2025 and July 4, 2026, many celebrations are planned in anticipation of the big day. Make sure to keep an eye out for quality programming on PBS, your local PBS station, and PBS Books. An upcoming highlight includes The American Revolution, a film by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and Geoffrey Ward, which premieres on Nov. 16. PBS Books, PBS, and WETA will be sharing an array of resources with libraries, including book lists, engagement guides, and screeners.
Human Footprint
Hosted by Princeton University Biology Professor Shane Campbell-Staton, the Emmynominated science docuseries Human Footprint returns with six new episodes; it begins Wednesday, June 25, at 9 p.m. ET, and continues through July 30 (check your local listing), on PBS, PBS.org,…