America in Color: Titans of Industry | Smithsonian Channel Film Series: America’s 250th - The Birthplace of Country Music
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America in Color: Titans of Industry | Smithsonian Channel Film Series: America’s 250th

October 8 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Smithsonian Channel Film Series: America’s 250th

From May to December, join us for our Smithsonian Channel Film Series celebrating and exploring America’s 250th through a variety of subjects! Starting on the first Saturday of the month, each film will air daily at 2:00pm for a full week (except Mondays), providing multiple opportunities to check it out. These screenings are free and open to the public.

 

America in Color: Titans of Industry (October 3-9)

Presented in color, a look back on the lives, businesses, and friendships of three of America’s titans of industry: Henry Ford, Harvey Firestone, and Thomas Edison.

 

America is still a rural nation in 1910. Most homes don’t have electricity, and less than one percent of the population owns a car. But that changes with the rise of Henry Ford, Harvey Firestone, and Thomas Edison, who help foster the economic and technological booms of the early 20th century. Through colorized archival footage and personal home movies, explore the business relationships that transformed America and glimpse into powerful friendships that lasted a lifetime.

TVPG-V / 48 min

 

  • May 2–8, 2026, 2 p.m. – America in Color: Coming to America
  • June 6–12, 2026, 2 p.m. – She the People: Votes for Women
  • July 4–10, 2026, 2 p.m. – A Star-Spangled Story: Battle for America
  • August 1–7, 2026, 2 p.m. – Epic Yellowstone: Down the River Wild
  • September 5–11, 2026, 2 p.m. – The Green Book: Guide to Freedom
  • October 3–9, 2026, 2 p.m. – America in Color Titans of Industry
  • November 7–13, 2026, 2 p.m. – America in Color: Made in the USA
  • December 5–11, 2026, 2 p.m. – America in Color: Small Town Life

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Date:
October 8
Time:
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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Birthplace of Country Music Museum
101 Country Music Way
Bristol, VA 24201 United States
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