Published on: July 14th, 2025

Celebrating America’s 250th: The Story of America Co-Production with the White House

On July 4, 2026, Americans will celebrate 250 years of independence, honoring those who

risked their lives, their fortunes, and their sacred honor to found our great experiment in

self-government. Hillsdale College invites you to learn more about America’s Founding by

watching a new video series—produced in partnership with the White House—“The Story

of America.”

Below are the series of videos the White House and Hillsdale College are producing. This

page will be updated each time a new episode is released.

 

The Story of America: An Introduction with Dr. Larry P. Arnn

The Shot Heard Round the World: The Battles of Lexington and Concord with Dr. Wilfred M.

McClay

The Formation of the Army with Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth

The Battle of Bunker Hill with Walter Borneman, J.D.

The Declaration of Independence with Dr. Larry P. Arnn

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About Hillsdale in D.C.

Hillsdale in D.C. is an extension of the teaching mission of Hillsdale College to Washington, D.C. Its purpose is to teach the Constitution and the principles that give it meaning. Through the study of original source documents from American history—and of older books that formed the education of America’s founders—it seeks to inspire students, teachers, citizens, and policymakers to return the America’s principles to their central place in the political life of the nation.

About Hillsdale College

Hillsdale College is an independent liberal arts college located in southern Michigan. Founded in 1844, the College has built a national reputation through its classical liberal arts core curriculum and its principled refusal to accept federal or state taxpayer subsidies, even indirectly in the form of student grants or loans. It also conducts an outreach effort promoting civil and religious liberty, including a free monthly speech digest, Imprimis, with a circulation of more than 5.7 million. For more information, visit hillsdale.edu.