Homegrown History is a multiyear public history initiative exploring the state’s rich past. This ambitious project will include community engagement events throughout North Carolina, new broadcast and digital content exploring local history and resources for students and educators.
To commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in 2026, Homegrown History’s inaugural year will focus on North Carolina’s history as it relates to the American Revolution. It is presented in conjunction with PBS America at 250 and America 250 NC, a statewide effort led by the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.
History belongs to all of us; and, PBS North Carolina wants to hear all about your local history, from family lore to stories about the people, places and events that have shaped your community. Your knowledge and insights will help guide us as we develop new content about our state's history.
The American Revolution, a new six-part, 12-hour documentary directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt examines how America’s founding turned the world upside-down. An expansive look at the virtues and contradictions of the war and the birth of the United States of America, the film follows dozens of figures from a wide variety of backgrounds.
The American Revolution premieres Sunday, 11/16 on PBS NC and the free PBS app.
This season of Rogue History, we explore the Rebels & Revolutionaries of the tumultuous era of colonial America (1500-1812). These rogues paved the way for the big revolution we’ve all learned about, and the founding of a new country.
Watch Rogue History, streaming now on the PBS app.
Join host Deborah Holt Noel as NC Weekend explores key sites from the American Revolution across the state. From historic battles like the Battle of the Waxhaws and the Museum of Cape Fear to immersive museums and colonial landmarks, discover the places where North Carolina’s revolutionary spirit shaped a nation.
Watch NC Weekend, streaming now on the PBS app.
The Museum of the Waxhaws brings history to life, with a Revolutionary War reenactment.
This four-hour documentary from Ken Burns explores the revolutionary life of one of the 18th century’s most consequential figures, whose work and words unlocked the mystery of electricity and helped create the United States.
Watch Benjamin Franklin, streaming now on the free PBS app.
After success as a Philadelphia printer Benjamin Franklin earns worldwide fame in science.
