Celebrate summer with WNMU-TV this July. From local stories and Great Lakes programming to patriotic specials, historical documentaries, science, nature, and acclaimed PBS dramas, discover some of the month's most compelling programs airing on WNMU-TV.

Media Meet

Explore issues important to the Upper Great Lakes region with community leaders, policymakers, and special guests in WNMU-TV's weekly public affairs program.
Airs Saturdays at 6 PM (July 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30). Repeats Sundays at 2 PM

What's U.P.

Stay connected to the community with updates on upcoming events across Upper Michigan and Northern Wisconsin.
Airs periodically on WNMU-TV and online.

Regional & Great Lakes Stories

• Frontier to Freedom – Explore America's westward expansion and the individuals who helped shape the nation's frontier history.
  Airs Thursday, July 2 at 8 PM
• Great Getaways – Travel to scenic destinations across Michigan, including Big Bay, the Thumb Coast, and the central Upper Peninsula.
  Airs Thursdays at 10 PM
• Michigan: An American Portrait – Celebrate the traditions, history, and culture while exploring what makes Michigan so impactful. 
  Airs Thursday, July 8 at 8 PM
• Copper, Iron & Gold: Upper Michigan's Legacy – Explore the industries that helped shape Michigan's Upper Peninsula and the communities that grew around them.
  Airs Thursday, July 16 at 8 PM
• All Too Clear: The Last Whitefish? – Follow the lifecycle of lake whitefish and examine the environmental challenges facing one of the Great Lakes' most important native species.
  Airs Sunday, July 19 at 7 PM
• St. John Street: Story of a Neighborhood – Explore the history and community legacy of one of America's vibrant Black neighborhoods.
  Airs Thursday, July 23 at 8 PM
• All Too Clear: Muddy the Waters – Continue the story of the Great Lakes ecosystem and the ongoing efforts to protect its future.
  Airs Sunday, July 26 at 7 PM
• Destination Detroit– Explore the histories of people who helped shape Southeast Michigan, starting with the arrivals of their families to the region. 
  Airs Thursday, July 30 at 8 PM

🇺🇸 America at 250

Celebrate America's 250th anniversary with programs exploring the people, events, and ideas that shaped the nation.

• A Capitol Fourth: 250th Weekend Celebration – Enjoy America's Independence Day tradition with musical performances, patriotic tributes, and fireworks from Washington, D.C.
  Airs Friday, July 3 at 8 PM & 10 PM
• America Made in Virginia: 250 Years Together – A star-filled tribute to America’s Semiquincentennial from revolutionary Colonial Williamsburg.
  Airs Live Saturday, July 4 at 8 PM & repeats Sunday, July 5 at 6:30 PM
• American Experience: JFK – Examine the life, presidency, and enduring legacy of President John F. Kennedy in this two-part documentary event.
  Airs Fridays, July 10 and July 17 at 9 PM
• Declarations: Black Americans and the Revolutionary War – Discover the stories of Black Americans during and after the Revolutionary War.
  Airs Wednesday, July 1 at 4 AM and Monday, July 29 at 10 PM

🚀 Space Exploration & Discovery

Celebrate the wonders of space, astronomy, and lunar exploration with a month-long lineup of programs examining humanity's quest to understand the universe.

• Ancient Skies – Discover how humanity's understanding of the cosmos evolved through history.
  Airs Mondays, July 6 and July 13 at 9 PM
• 8 Days: To the Moon and Back – Relive the dramatic story of the Apollo 11 mission and humanity's first journey to the Moon.
  Airs Tuesday, July 7 at 10 PM
• Museum Access: An American Hero – Astronaut Jim Lovell – Explore the life and accomplishments of Apollo astronaut Jim Lovell, commander of Apollo 13.
  Airs Saturday, July 11 at 9 PM
• Once Upon a Time in Space – This three-part series traces the history of space exploration, from the earliest rockets to the race to reach the stars.
  Airs Tuesdays at 9 PM beginning July 14
• Nova: Black Hole Apocalypse – Explore one of the most mysterious and powerful forces in the cosmos.
  Airs Wednesday, July 15 at 9 PM
• Nova: Chasing Pluto – Scientists continue their quest to understand the distant dwarf planet.
  Airs Wednesday, July 22 at 9 PM
• Nova: Pluto and Beyond – Journey deeper into the outer reaches of our solar system.
  Airs Wednesday, July 29 at 9 PM
• American Experience: Chasing the Moon – This acclaimed documentary series chronicles the people, politics, and science behind the race to the Moon.
  Airs Fridays, July 24 and 31 at 9 PM

🌍 Nature & Science

Explore the natural world, space exploration, and groundbreaking discoveries.

• Nature – Journey from Niagara Falls to epic animal migrations in the acclaimed wildlife series.
  Airs Wednesdays at 8 PM
• Breakthrough: The Ideas That Changed the World – Learn how inventions including the airplane, telescope, and rocket transformed modern life.
  Airs Mondays and Tuesdays throughout July
• Bugs That Rule the World – Discover the surprising importance of insects and their role in sustaining life on Earth.
  Airs Wednesdays beginning July 15 at 10 PM

🏛️ History & Culture

Explore remarkable stories from American history and cultural heritage.

• Finding Your Roots – Host Henry Louis Gates Jr. helps guests uncover surprising family histories and ancestral connections.
  Airs Tuesdays at 8 PM
• Five Demands – Examine the student-led movement that transformed higher education and expanded opportunities for future generations.
  Airs Saturday, July 11 at 8 PM
• Hope in the Struggle: The Josie Johnson Story – Learn about the life and legacy of civil rights leader Josie Johnson.
  Airs Saturday, July 18 at 8 PM

🎶 Performance & Arts

• Great Performances at the Met: Arabella – Strauss's romantic opera comes to life in a production from the Metropolitan Opera.
  Airs Saturday, July 4 at 1 AM

For a complete list of programs and airtimes, view the full WNMU-TV schedule. Stream many PBS programs on-demand through the PBS App and WNMU Passport.

WNMU-TV brings a mix of PBS favorites, local productions, and special broadcasts to viewers across the Upper Great Lakes region. Explore more programs and streaming options anytime on our website.

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