The War That Made America: A Documentary in the Making
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THE WAR THAT MADE AMERICA
WQED Multimedia is producing a four-part documentary that will bring to life the French and Indian War, a fascinating yet little-understood conflict. Produced and filmed locally, the production is an important, regional economic-development project. "The War That Made America" is planned for broadcast on Wednesdays Jan. 18 and 25, 9-11 p.m.

The War That Made America

Visit "The War That Made America" website or use the links below for monthly updates on the production and related events.

January 2006
Pittsburgh's French and Indian War: history comes to life in a dramatic four-hour PBS special

December 2005
The War and the Wardrobe: Documentary's costume designer Virginia Johnson proves passionate about historical authenticity

November 2005
The Music Man: Award-winning Composer Brian Keane Scores "The War That Made America"

October 2005
A Warm Welcome: Fort Necessity's New Interpretive and Education Center Opens This Month

September 2005
A Pittsburgh Story: "The War That Made America" Documents Our Region's History

August 2005
The Great War for Empire: French and Indian War Creates a Culture Clash

July 2005
The Season of Gen. Edward Braddock

June 2005
The Life of George Washington: Important Artifacts Join Fort Ligonier's Permanent Collection

May 2005
Clash of Empires: A French and Indian War Exhibit

April 2005
War in the Classroom: Bringing the French and Indian War to Students

March 2005
War Paint: Robert Griffing's Latest Painting

February 2005
Washington's Trail: Mission Accomplished


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