As America approaches its 250th birthday, coming up on July 4, 2026, a new educational video series is aiming to reignite national pride – not by preaching, but by storytelling. Hillsdale College, in partnership with the White House Salute to America 250 Task Force and the U.S. Department of Education, has launched “The Story of America” – an educational video series that celebrates the nation’s founding with clarity, depth, and heart.
Hillsdale College is a private Christian liberal arts school in southern Michigan, founded in 1844. Known for its classical core curriculum, the College refuses all federal and state funding.
Each episode in the video series offers Americans, young and old, a vivid retelling of the dramatic moments that birthed our republic. From Lexington and Concord to the signing of the Declaration of Independence, these aren’t just dusty textbook entries; they’re the living legacy of courage, self- governance, and moral conviction.
In the inaugural video titled “The Shot Heard Round the World,” is about the battles of Lexington and Concord. It is narrated by Dr. Wilfred McClay, professor of history at Hillsdale and holder of the Victor Davis Hanson Chair in Classical History and Western Civilization. McClay doesn’t just recount the timeline – he breathes meaning into it. He reminds us that the American Revolution wasn’t led by fringe radicals or rebels looking to overthrow everything – it was led by people defending the way of life they had built through 150 years of self-government.
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Author: Ray Hilbrich
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