Special Features
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Photo Gallery
Working at the Ford Factory
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Bonus Video
Interview with Kristin Downey
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Timeline
The Rockefellers
Triangle Fire
It was the deadliest workplace accident in New York City’s history.
Annie Oakley
As the star attraction of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show, Annie Oakley thrilled audiences around the world with her shooting feats. Part of the Wild West collection.
Jesse James
America's Robin Hood who robbed not only the rich but the poor and defenseless as well, always saving the treasure for himself. Part of the Wild West collection.
Then & Now
America's Worst Storms
Only three category five hurricanes have hit the U.S. in the 20th Century. See a list of America's deadliest, costliest and most intense hurricanes.
My American Experience
Who is the most significant American Titan?
The United States has seen its share of industrial titans. Which of them do you think had the greatest impact on our country and our world? Henry Ford, whose automobile changed our lives? Andrew Carnegie, the richest man in the world? Or Rockefeller, who competed with Carnegie in a battle of philanthropy. Or perhaps you think it is someone else? Share your story with American Experience.
Series Blog
Summer 2013 Broadcast Schedule
Mark your calendars for American Experience, airing on your local PBS station this summer! We will broadcast two films from our ever-so-popular Wild West Collection, biographies of two American titans, and on July 2, Mount Rushmore will air as part of PBS's Independence Day programming. We hope you enjoy our upcoming Summer schedule, which kicks off with "Jesse James" on May 7 at 8/7C.
May 7, 8pm ET: Jesse James
May 14, 8pm ET: Annie Oakley
June 18, 8pm ET: The Rockefellers
June 25, 8pm ET: Henry Ford
July 2, 9pm ET: Mount Rushmore
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