A Community Conversation Before America's 250th Presented by PBS, WVIA, & McCourt Entertainment

On July 4, 2026, the United States marks 250 years of independence. To commemorate this historic milestone, PBS stations nationwide will present AMERIGO—a powerful three-part documentary about resilience, creativity, and the quiet triumph of the human spirit in a rapidly changing nation.

In creating AMERIGO, the filmmakers traveled across all 50 states, capturing more than 1,000 conversations with everyday Americans to explore a single question: What does the American Dream look like today?

Join us for an intimate evening with the people behind AMERIGO and community leaders reimagining what the Dream means for Pennsylvania, for America, and for you.

Speakers:

Key Themes We'll Explore:
Rural America's Hidden Renaissance

Mayor Bannon reveals Carbondale's transformation playbook—how jobs, pride, and
community can be reborn from economic ashes. Real strategies for real towns.

Art as Silent Revolution

Pulitzer winner Paul Muldoon decodes how poetry and creative expression rewire
culture, influence policy, and shape national conversations in ways politics alone
cannot.

AMERIGO: THE AMERICAN DREAM

When: March 31, 2026

Time: 7:00 PM

Doors: 6:30 PM

By registering for any event, you agree to be added to WVIA’s email list to receive updates, news, and event information. You may unsubscribe at any time.