Dear Fellow American,

In the spring of 1775, a handful of farmers and tradesmen stood their ground against the greatest military power on earth.

They didn’t know how the story would end.

But they knew that freedom was worth fighting for.

The “shot heard ’round the world” set in motion a chain of events that led to the greatest experiment in self-government the world has ever known.

That’s why I’m excited to share something special with you.

The White House asked Hillsdale College to assist the Salute to America 250 Task Force in producing a new free video series, The Story of America—a sweeping, episode-by-episode journey through our nation’s founding in honor of its 250th anniversary.

As we continue to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, this series invites you to learn about the principles, courage, sacrifice, and faith that made America possible—and why this story still matters today.

Filmed in the historic Indian Treaty Room in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in Washington, D.C., each episode brings a pivotal chapter of the American story to life.

Here’s a glimpse of what you can access on your journey at no cost:

• The Declaration of Independence — Larry P. Arnn, President, Hillsdale College
  How the Declaration of Independence defines who we are—and what it still asks of us
• The Formation of the Army —Pete Hegseth, Secretary of War
  The moment citizen-patriots took up arms and answered liberty’s call against overwhelming odds
• The King’s Call to Arms— U.S. Senator Mike Lee
  When imperial authority collided with colonial defiance—and compromise was no longer possible
• The Culper Spy Ring — Brian Kilmeade, Co-Author, George Washington’s Secret Six
  The remarkable story of ordinary Americans who risked everything to outsmart the British and save the Revolution
• Story of the American Soldier — Michael Knowles, Author and Podcaster
  A tribute to the forgotten men whose sacrifice secured American independence
• The U.S. Marine Corps Birthday — Vice President J.D. Vance
  The enduring legacy of courage, service, and sacrifice that defines the U.S. Marine Corps

You can receive instant access to this free video series right now using this secure link:

https://info.hillsdale.edu/story-of-america-con-day

As we approach Constitution Day, now is the time to rediscover the spirit of 1776.

And it’s my hope that, by remembering the great deeds of the past, we can inspire Americans today to equally great deeds.

Enjoy your free video series!

Bill Gray ’01
Vice President
Institutional Advancement
Hillsdale College

P.S. I hope you’ll sign up today to watch these episodes, and when you do, remember that we do all of this work without ONE PENNY of government funding! We do it because we love this country… and I know you do too. Here’s the link again for you:

https://info.hillsdale.edu/story-of-america-con-day