The American Revolution

Thirteen American colonies unite in rebellion, win an eight-year war to secure their independence, and establish a new form of government that would inspire centuries of democratic movements within the United States and around the globe.

Sat, Nov 22 1:28 A.M. The Most Sacred Thing     NHPBS (11.1)

British General Cornwallis struggles to pacify the southern states.

Sat, Nov 22 10:30 A.M. In Order to Be Free     NHPBS (11.1)

Opposition in colonial North America to British policies over taxes, land, and sovereignty escalates into violent confrontation.

Sat, Nov 22 1:00 P.M. An Asylum for Mankind     NHPBS (11.1)

As New Englanders work to force the British Army from Boston, Congress puts George Washington in command of a new Continental Army.

Sat, Nov 22 3:30 P.M. The Times That Try Men's Souls     NHPBS (11.1)

British General Howe soundly defeats General Washington at Long Island and in Manhattan, forcing the Americans to abandon New York City.

Sun, Nov 23 10:00 A.M. Conquer by a Drawn Game     NHPBS (11.1)

After beating General Washington in battle, General Howe takes Philadelphia, forcing Congress to flee the city.

Sun, Nov 23 12:30 P.M. The Soul of All America     NHPBS (11.1)

After Valley Forge and Monmouth, the French-American alliance changes the war and moves it to other theaters.

Sun, Nov 23 3:00 P.M. The Most Sacred Thing     NHPBS (11.1)

British General Cornwallis struggles to pacify the southern states.

Sun, Nov 23 10:00 P.M. In Order to Be Free     NH World (11.3)

Opposition in colonial North America to British policies over taxes, land, and sovereignty escalates into violent confrontation.

Mon, Nov 24 2:00 A.M. In Order to Be Free     NH World (11.3)

Opposition in colonial North America to British policies over taxes, land, and sovereignty escalates into violent confrontation.

Mon, Nov 24 10:00 A.M. In Order to Be Free     NH World (11.3)

Opposition in colonial North America to British policies over taxes, land, and sovereignty escalates into violent confrontation.

Mon, Nov 24 2:00 P.M. The Most Sacred Thing     NHPBS (11.1)

British General Cornwallis struggles to pacify the southern states.

Tue, Nov 25 11:30 A.M. In Order to Be Free     NH Explore (11.2)

Opposition in colonial North America to British policies over taxes, land, and sovereignty escalates into violent confrontation.

Tue, Nov 25 2:00 P.M. An Asylum for Mankind     NH Explore (11.2)

As New Englanders work to force the British Army from Boston, Congress puts George Washington in command of a new Continental Army.

Tue, Nov 25 4:30 P.M. The Times That Try Men's Souls     NH Explore (11.2)

British General Howe soundly defeats General Washington at Long Island and in Manhattan, forcing the Americans to abandon New York City.

Wed, Nov 26 11:00 A.M. Conquer by a Drawn Game     NH Explore (11.2)

After beating General Washington in battle, General Howe takes Philadelphia, forcing Congress to flee the city.

Wed, Nov 26 1:30 P.M. The Soul of All America     NH Explore (11.2)

After Valley Forge and Monmouth, the French-American alliance changes the war and moves it to other theaters.

Wed, Nov 26 4:00 P.M. The Most Sacred Thing     NH Explore (11.2)

British General Cornwallis struggles to pacify the southern states.

Sun, Nov 30 9:55 P.M. An Asylum for Mankind     NH World (11.3)

As New Englanders work to force the British Army from Boston, Congress puts George Washington in command of a new Continental Army.

Mon, Dec 1 1:55 A.M. An Asylum for Mankind     NH World (11.3)

As New Englanders work to force the British Army from Boston, Congress puts George Washington in command of a new Continental Army.

Mon, Dec 1 9:55 A.M. An Asylum for Mankind     NH World (11.3)

As New Englanders work to force the British Army from Boston, Congress puts George Washington in command of a new Continental Army.

Sun, Dec 7 10:00 P.M. The Times That Try Men's Souls     NH World (11.3)

British General Howe soundly defeats General Washington at Long Island and in Manhattan, forcing the Americans to abandon New York City.

Mon, Dec 8 2:00 A.M. The Times That Try Men's Souls     NH World (11.3)

British General Howe soundly defeats General Washington at Long Island and in Manhattan, forcing the Americans to abandon New York City.

Mon, Dec 8 10:00 A.M. The Times That Try Men's Souls     NH World (11.3)

British General Howe soundly defeats General Washington at Long Island and in Manhattan, forcing the Americans to abandon New York City.

Sun, Dec 14 10:00 P.M. Conquer by a Drawn Game     NH World (11.3)

After beating General Washington in battle, General Howe takes Philadelphia, forcing Congress to flee the city.

Mon, Dec 15 2:00 A.M. Conquer by a Drawn Game     NH World (11.3)

After beating General Washington in battle, General Howe takes Philadelphia, forcing Congress to flee the city.

Mon, Dec 15 10:00 A.M. Conquer by a Drawn Game     NH World (11.3)

After beating General Washington in battle, General Howe takes Philadelphia, forcing Congress to flee the city.

Sun, Dec 21 10:00 P.M. The Soul of All America     NH World (11.3)

After Valley Forge and Monmouth, the French-American alliance changes the war and moves it to other theaters.

Mon, Dec 22 2:00 A.M. The Soul of All America     NH World (11.3)

After Valley Forge and Monmouth, the French-American alliance changes the war and moves it to other theaters.

Mon, Dec 22 10:00 A.M. The Soul of All America     NH World (11.3)

After Valley Forge and Monmouth, the French-American alliance changes the war and moves it to other theaters.

Sun, Dec 28 9:44 P.M. The Most Sacred Thing     NH World (11.3)

British General Cornwallis struggles to pacify the southern states.

Mon, Dec 29 1:47 A.M. The Most Sacred Thing     NH World (11.3)

British General Cornwallis struggles to pacify the southern states.

Mon, Dec 29 9:47 A.M. The Most Sacred Thing     NH World (11.3)

British General Cornwallis struggles to pacify the southern states.


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