Travel the world with the Emmy-winning series to meet gifted artisans—from hat makers to harp makers—who pour passion and skill into timeless products made with love. From Tipperary to Tuscany, the series showcases the landscapes and rich culture of each country and introduces the people who stay true to the artistry that shaped their lives, proudly passing their craft to the next generation.
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About Celebrating America 250: Made With Love
CELEBRATING AMERICA 250: MADE WITH LOVE, a special episode of the Emmy Award-winning Made with Love series, shines a spotlight on American artisans who keep the country’s founding spirit alive. To commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the series travels across the country, celebrating the traditions of makers who helped shape this nation.
Crisscrossing the country from Massachusetts to Montana, Kansas City to California, CELEBRATING AMERICA 250 profiles dedicated artisans who work hard to preserve the legacy that’s been passed on to them.
Starting in Massachusetts, we visit Lowell’s Boat Shop in Amesbury, the oldest boat shop in America, which started building dories when George Washington was president.
In Boston, we explore the importance of the printing press with a visit to Harcourt Bindery, the oldest and largest hand bookbinder in the United States.
Philadelphia is where one of the first American flags was created and the home of Humphrys Flag Company, which carries on the flag-making tradition today.
In New York City, rabbi and master tailor Yosel Tiefenbrun works at the intersection of fashion and religion.
Moving on to New Orleans, we explore the city’s blacksmithing tradition. Today, Darryl A. Reeves is one of a handful of blacksmiths who restores metalwork in the city, fusing early techniques with African influences. A visit to Hové Parfumeur reveals how new scents are made from different essential oils.
In Kansas City, Mike Corrigan — aka “Mike the Horn Doctor” — prides himself on carrying on the city’s musical heritage. And weaver and textile artist Debbie Barrett-Jones works with colors from the natural world to create large-scale projects and wearable art.
In Three Forks, Montana, saddle maker Mark Brogger uses old-school methods to create saddles for today’s working cowboys. And in Bozeman, Shauna White Bear practices the ancient tradition of making moccasins.
In Los Angeles. José Nonato, a ceramic tile maker, is an expert in recreating the look of historic tiles, made by hand and fired in a kiln. Also in Los Angeles is glass artist Kazuki Takizawa. In addition to exhibiting his own creations, Takizawa works with a team of professional glassblowers to create custom glass fabrications for clients and businesses.
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Made with Love celebrates the artisans keeping age-old traditions alive — an intimate journey into their workshops, kitchens, and the passionate hands behind extraordinary craft. Without them, a piece of our shared heritage would be lost.
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