12:30pm - Thursday, August 13, 2026

Celebrating America 250: Made with Love

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Kansas City PBS 2

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This special episode of the Emmy Award-winning Made with Love series brings America's founding spirit to life through the hands of today's artisans. To commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the series travels across the country, celebrating the traditions of makers who helped shape this nation. From the impact of boatbuilders during the Revolutionary War to the printing press that helped spread ideas of independence, experience the history of craftsmanship that helped unify and lay the foundation for this nation. From a blacksmith restoring ironwork in New Orleans, to trombone makers carrying on the legacy of jazz in Kansas City, to a moccasin maker preserving Indigenous traditions in Montana, and a glassblower reinventing the ancient art, these creators illustrate the many cultures that built this country. Celebrating America 250: Made with Love is an inspirational tribute to creativity, resilience, and tradition, honoring the artisans whose work continues to define who we are as a nation.

Broadcast In: English Duration: 1:29:14
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10:30pm, 08/14/2026 | Kansas City PBS 2
11:00am, 08/15/2026 | Kansas City PBS 2

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Calendar Celebrating America 250: Made with Love (Kansas City PBS 2) This special episode of the Emmy Award-winning Made with Love series brings America's founding spirit to life through the hands of today's artisans. To commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the series travels across the country, celebrating the traditions of makers who helped shape this nation. From the impact of boatbuilders during the Revolutionary War to the printing press that helped spread ideas of independence, experience the history of craftsmanship that helped unify and lay the foundation for this nation. From a blacksmith restoring ironwork in New Orleans, to trombone makers carrying on the legacy of jazz in Kansas City, to a moccasin maker preserving Indigenous traditions in Montana, and a glassblower reinventing the ancient art, these creators illustrate the many cultures that built this country. Celebrating America 250: Made with Love is an inspirational tribute to creativity, resilience, and tradition, honoring the artisans whose work continues to define who we are as a nation. http://pw.myersinfosys.com/kcpt/airlist/11889/detail.ics