What America Means to Me

Show us your vision of America. Share your art, writing, music, or performance in any language. How does America look, feel, taste, or inspire you? Add your voice to our community celebration.

For over 250 years, the Lehigh Valley has been a crossroads of history, culture, and progress. From its pivotal role in the American Revolution to its rich diversity today, the Lehigh Valley is a place where stories and communities converge. As we celebrate this milestone, we invite every neighbor to reflect on our shared past, engage in our present, and co-create our region’s future. Through education, connection, and collaboration, Lehigh Valley Public Media is proud to help lead this journey. Together, we’ll build a future that honors our roots.

History and News

Featured Events

In-person opportunities to engage in reflection, learning, and dialogue with neighbors about our shared past and future. Connect and share your voice with us!

Premiere Screening: Echoes of Freedom

As America marks its 250th anniversary, Echoes of Freedom shines a light on the untold stories of African Americans who helped shape the Lehigh Valley — and those who continue to shape it today.

February 6, 2026

Screening: The Inquisitor

The Inquisitor highlights the legacy of Barbara Jordan, unraveling how her public influence shaped U.S. politics, while exploring the complexities of her hidden personal identity.

February 2026

Screening: The Librarians

Librarians from Texas, Florida, and other states unite to examine how book restriction policies are shaping library collections.

April 2026

Screening: Rooted

"Rooted" is a documentary about the transformation of Bethlehem, PA, from a post-industrial steel town to an arts town, focusing on the artists and founders who shaped its creative community since the 1970s

TBA

Invisible Warriors Documentary

Invisible Warriors documentary screening and discussion on African Americans in the Lehigh Valley

2026

Community Reflection: What America Means To Me

What America Means To Me: Community Celebration

June 5, 2026

Find Us at LV250 activities throughout the Lehigh Valley. Visit LehighValley250.org/events

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Original Programming

Bringing viewers, listeners and readers through 250 years of Lehigh Valley history with new programming to celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary. Collaborate with us!

• Podcast series: Time Travelers of the Lehigh Valley, hosted by Grover Silcox and historian Mark Iampietro

• Latinos in the Lehigh Valley: a new documentary planned for Fall 2026 release

• Digital Storytelling: Women in Moravian’s Revolutionary era, and how interfaith tolerance shaped the Lehigh Valley

• Lehigh Valley’s Declaration of Independence: Residents’ voices

• Easton Heritage Day July 2026: Livestream coverage of reeanactments and history pro

• On-air Radio interviews on 91.3 WLVR

Listen: Uncover the Moravian Role in the Revolutionary War

In this interview, historian Scott Paul Gordon offers insight into the Moravian community’s experience during the Revolutionary War. Explore the tensions between their pacifist values and the pressures of the time, and consider the broader implications for colonial society in the Lehigh Valley.

Part 1

Part 2

VOLUNTEER

Be part of history! Volunteer with LVPM to support America at 250 programs and events. Your time and skills help celebrate our nation’s past, present, and future through engaging community activities.

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DONATE

Support our ongoing celebration with a donation. Your gift funds local programs, events, and educational initiatives that connect our community to the stories, history, and future of our nation’s 250-year journey.

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