
The United States celebrates its 250th anniversary in 2026, a remarkable milestone for a nation that nearly ended before its first 100 years. Professor Greg Jackson and the Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Daniel Meyer, combine powerful storytelling with music in the epic tale of the first American century. From bold Declaration through a devastating Civil War, witness the resilience of an unlikely union that became a nation. Filmed in January 2026 at the Palace Theatre. Now Streaming! It will also be broadcast on WQED on July 5 at 4 p.m.