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.

Fri, Jan 9 9:00 P.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, Jan 10 1:00 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, Jan 10 8:00 P.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.

Sun, Jan 11 12:00 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.

Wed, Jan 14 1:00 P.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.

Fri, Jan 16 9:00 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, Jan 17 1:00 A.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, Jan 17 8:00 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.

Sun, Jan 18 12:00 A.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.

Wed, Jan 21 1:00 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.

Fri, Jan 23 9:00 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.

Sat, Jan 24 1:00 A.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.

Sat, Jan 24 8:00 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.

Sun, Jan 25 12:00 A.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.

Mon, Jan 26 3:00 A.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.

Wed, Jan 28 1:00 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.

Fri, Jan 30 9:00 P.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.

Sat, Jan 31 1:00 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.

Sat, Jan 31 8:00 P.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.

Sun, Feb 1 12:00 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, Feb 4 1:00 P.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.

Fri, Feb 6 9:00 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.

Sat, Feb 7 1:00 A.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.

Sat, Feb 7 8:00 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.

Sun, Feb 8 12:00 A.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, Feb 11 1:00 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.

Fri, Feb 13 9:00 P.M. The Most Sacred Thing     NHPBS (11.1)

British General Cornwallis struggles to pacify the southern states.

Sat, Feb 14 1:00 A.M. The Most Sacred Thing     NHPBS (11.1)

British General Cornwallis struggles to pacify the southern states.

Sat, Feb 14 8:00 P.M. The Most Sacred Thing     NH Explore (11.2)

British General Cornwallis struggles to pacify the southern states.

Sun, Feb 15 12:00 A.M. The Most Sacred Thing     NH Explore (11.2)

British General Cornwallis struggles to pacify the southern states.

Wed, Feb 18 1:00 P.M. The Most Sacred Thing     NH Explore (11.2)

British General Cornwallis struggles to pacify the southern states.


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