Hispanic Information and Telecommunication Network, Inc. (HITN) is joining the nationwide commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with a three-part celebration: a landmark broadcast event, an interactive digital experience, and an original promotional campaign. The initiative aims to invite Hispanic audiences across the country to discover and connect with the nation they call home.
“Through this campaign, HITN seeks to strengthen the sense of belonging among Hispanic communities across the country, while remaining true to our mission of educating and entertaining audiences,” said Michael D. Nieves, President and CEO of HITN.
The centerpiece of the broadcast celebration is a weekend marathon of the Smithsonian Channel documentary series Aerial America, titled 50 States in 50 Hours. The marathon airs all day on Saturday, July 4th, and Sunday, July 5th, giving Spanish-speaking viewers a breathtaking aerial journey across the country. Aerial America is an award-winning series that takes viewers on helicopter flyovers of all 50 U.S. states, revealing historic landmarks, national parks, and hidden natural treasures. Expert narration weaves in the history, culture, and character of each state. Rated TV-G, it stands as the most extensive aerial television project ever produced about the United States.
Rounding out HITN’s anniversary programming is America 250, an original series of short-form segments airing throughout HITN’s regular broadcast schedule all summer long. The campaign showcases iconic landmarks and historic sites across the country, highlighting the diverse regions and the places that embody the heritage, values, and identity of the American people. The video series was directed by Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Cody Williams, produced by Ordinary Sunday, and features an original score by Grammy and Tony Award-winning musician Bryan Carter. The America 250 segments will also be available on the HITN GO streaming app.
The broadcast schedule includes the 50 States in 50 Hours marathon on July 4–5, 2026, followed by daily back-to-back episodes of Aerial America starting Monday, July 6, at 1:00 and 2:00 PM EDT/PDT. Starting Saturday, July 4, Aerial America will be available on demand on HITN Go, and the America 250 segments will stream for free on the app.
Complementing the broadcast, HITN is launching an interactive digital experience at hitn.tv/aniversario-250/ that brings the journey to life beyond the screen. The hub features an interactive U.S. map where visitors can discover fascinating facts and figures about each state, paired with a short video clip drawn from that state’s Aerial America episode. As users explore each state, they earn a virtual sticker that fills a collectible digital album — turning the 250th anniversary into a nationwide adventure audiences can experience at their own pace, from any device.
HITN-TV is the leading Spanish-language media company that offers educational and cultural programming for the whole family, reaching more than 35 million homes in the United States and Puerto Rico through DIRECTV, DISH Network, Verizon FiOS TV, Comcast Xfinity, and others. Download the HITN GO app available on Apple, Android, Apple TV, and Roku. For more information, visit the corporate webpage at HITN.org or the TV webpage at hitn.tv.
