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07/08/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/08/2026 15:50
New It’s Revolutionary! Series Brings North Carolina’s Revolutionary History to Life
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Wednesday, July 8, 2026
New It's Revolutionary! Series Brings North Carolina's Revolutionary History to Life
RALEIGH
Jul 8, 2026
The North Carolina Museum of History has launched It's Revolutionary!, a new 20-part educational film series exploring the people, places, and events that shaped the American Revolution and North Carolina's role in the nation's founding. The series premiered online July 3 as part of the museum's America 250 (A250) programming. The North Carolina Museum of History is part of the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.
It's Revolutionary! combines documentary storytelling, primary sources, animation, and historical reenactments to help audiences engage with the Revolutionary era in new ways. The series highlights both national events and North Carolina-specific stories, encouraging viewers to consider how the choices made during the Revolution continue to shape our world today.
As America commemorates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the North Carolina Museum of History is engaging audiences across the state through exhibitions, educational resources, public programs, and partnerships that explore North Carolina's role in the nation's founding. It's Revolutionary! is part of the museum's broader A250 efforts to connect audiences with the people, ideas, and events that shaped both North Carolina and the United States.
The series follows a voice actor narrating a documentary about revolutionary times. When he makes a mistake, he is interrupted by a person from the past who provides corrections and insights. Topics range from Indigenous histories and colonial life to the Halifax Resolves, the Battle of Moores Creek Bridge, the Treaty of Paris, and North Carolina's role regarding the Bill of Rights .
"Our hope is that It's Revolutionary! brings history to life in a way that is both engaging and educational," said Sally Causey Bloom, curator of education at the North Carolina Museum of History. "By combining documentary storytelling with immersive narrative elements, we invite viewers to develop a deeper understanding of this pivotal chapter in our nation's history and reflect on the ongoing outcomes of those time."
The free digital series includes 20 films covering the Revolutionary period from colonial times through the early years of the United States. Episodes explore topics such as the French and Indian War, the Declaration of Independence, Black Patriots and Loyalists, American Indian experiences during the Revolution, the Battle of Guilford Courthouse, Yorktown, and the creation of the US Constitution.
Designed for students, educators, families, and lifelong learners, the free online series expands access to North Carolina history for audiences across the state and beyond.
View the It's Revolutionary! series and learn more about the museum's America 250 initiatives at BTE250.com.
About the N.C. Museum of History
The North Carolina Museum of History connects the people of our state with the past. Through the collection, preservation and interpretation of North Carolina's history, the museum cares for more than 150,000 artifacts and shares stories from across the state through exhibitions, educational programs and statewide outreach. The museum is currently closed for renovation and is scheduled to reopen in 2028 with updated infrastructure improvements and additional gallery space. During this time, the museum continues to engage audiences through in-person programs, virtual offerings and partnerships across North Carolina. The museum is part of the Division of State History Museums within the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.
About the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural ResourcesThe N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) manages, promotes, and enhances the things that people love about North Carolina - its diverse arts and culture, rich history, and spectacular natural areas. At more than 100 sites across the state, the department enhances education, stimulates economic development, improves public health, expands accessibility, and strengthens community resiliency. For more information, please visit https://www.dncr.nc.gov.
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