America 250

Shining a Spotlight on Nebraska's Role in our Nation's Story

In recognition of the 250th anniversary of the United States, Nebraska Public Media is opening its vaults to share a collection of archival documentaries that captures the Nebraskan experience and its place in the American story. In addition to sharing these online, we will be rebroadcasting these over June and July 2026. Some of these documentaries have not been available to view for decades, and we are thrilled for them to find a new audience.

The only statewide public broadcaster, Nebraska Public Media is a primary audiovisual steward of our state’s history–a responsibility we are honored to take on. We value our archives and work hard to ensure these rich records of our cultural heritage remain accessible for decades to come.

We invite you to explore this living archive as we add new installments throughout the celebration.

Use |◄ and ►| to view additional programs in the archives or access the full playlist here. Check back as more programs are added leading up to July 4, 2026!