Emerging Revolutionary War

One of the first infamous miltiary units in Virginia during the American Revolution was the Culpeper Minutemen. Remembered and memorialized throughout the years, we welcome James Bish back to discuss the history of the men, the unit and what role they played in the early days of the Revolution in Virginia.

Join us as we welcome back historian and author Gary Ecelbarger as we discuss his latest book, George Washington's Momentous Year, Vol 2. Volume 2 picks up where Volume 1 concluded, in the wake of the Battle of Whitemarsh in early December 1777, with the British army returning to Philadelphia and French officials opening formal negotiations with American diplomats. Ecelbarger’s original resear...

Join us as we welcome back historian and author Michael Cecere as we discuss one of the first battles of the American Revolution outside of New England. Virginia’s Royal Governor Lord Dunmore began his fall campaign to put down the rebellion in Virginia and attacked the town of Hampton, VA on October 26, 1775. This action was the first of a series of small fights in Virginia that led to the Battle...

Join us as we welcome historian and author Gabe Neville back to Rev War Revelry. Gabe has just finished and published one of the most comprehensive Revolutionary War unit histories on the Eighth Virginia Regiment titled “The Last Men Standing, The Eighth Virignia Regiment.” We will talk with Gabe about his research, interesting tidbits of his book and what let him to this project.

Join us as we welcome back historian and author Michael Harris as we discuss his new book “Fighting for Philadelphia: Forts Mercer and Mifflin, the Battle of Whitemarsh, and the Road to Valley Forge, October 5-December 19, 1777.” His latest book in his Philadelphia Campaign triology will wrap the fighting around Philadelphia in 1777. Harris’ books are some of the best on the American Revolution, s...

Join us as we chat with historian and author John Settle on his new book covering the Virginia Continental Line in the South from 1780-1783.

While July 4, 1776 claims all the glory when it comes to the story of American independence, the actual vote for independence on July 2 almost didn't occur. From January's publication of Common Sense to December's darkest hours of the Revolution, author and historian Tom McMillan reconstructs the dramatic months when rebellious colonies transformed into a new nation. His detailed resea...

Join us for this latest installment in our Rev War Revelry series as we sit down with Matt Gault, Director of Education, Fort Ligonier, to discuss the fort's history and its role played during the Forbes Expedition of 1758. General John Forbes' successful campaign culminated in the capture of French-held Fort Duquesne at the Forks of the Ohio, helping to turn the tide of the French and Ind...

Emerging Revolutionary War historians review the sixth episode of Ken Burns' The American Revolution documentary.

Emerging Revolutionary War historians review the fifth episode of Ken Burns' The American Revolution documentary.

Emerging Revolutionary War historians review the fourth episode of Ken Burns' The American Revolution documentary.

Emerging Revolutionary War historians review the third episode of Ken Burns' The American Revolution.

Emerging Revolutionary War historians review the second episode of the new documentary Ken Burns' The American Revolution.

Emerging Revolutionary War historians review the first episode of the new documentary Ken Burns' The American Revolution.

On June 17, 1775, the last major engagement before George Washington arrived in Massachusetts to take command was fought between militia under Colonel William Prescott and British forces under General William Howe. Although a defeat for the patriots, resulting in the death of Dr. Joseph Warren, the victory was a pyrrhic one for the British. Join  Emerging Revolutionary War  historians as they disc...

Much has been written about the “shot heard around the world,” as the poet Ralph Waldo Emerson eloquently wrote in the 19th century. Yet, what about those actual shots? The musket balls fired on April 19, 1775? What was the damage, and how does this material culture history add to our overall understanding of the events that unfolded on that fateful day? Thanks to historian Joel Bohy, who is part...

Join us as we sit down to discuss the 250th anniversary of the capture of Fort Ticonderoga on May 10, 1775, a pivotal moment during the early days of the Revolutionary War. We will be joined by Stuart Lilie, Vice President of Public History, Fort Ticonderoga. We will discuss Ethan Allen and Benedict Arnold and the Green Mountain Boys.

Join historians Rob Orrison, Mark Maloy with Maureen Wiese and J. Michael Moore as we discuss the events leading up to the April 21, 1775 Powder Incident in Williamsburg, VA. A few days after Lexington and Concord (unknown to the Virginians at the time), Governor Lord Dunmore removed powder from the magazine in Williamsburg. This event led Patrick Henry to lead militia towards Williamsburg and pos...

Join Emerging Revolutionary War historians and special guests as we discuss the events of April 18-19, 1775 and learn about sites and events to see the anniversary weekend. Grab a drink as we have a fun round robin on everything Lexington and Concord!

"He said to his friend, "If the British march By land or sea from the town to-night, Hang a lantern aloft in the belfry arch Of the North Church tower as a signal light,-- One, if by land, and two, if by sea;" These famous words from Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's poem about Paul Revere's ride recount the important role the Old North Church played in the events leading up to t...

Join us as we chat with historian and author Robert Dunkerly about the role that women played in the Southern Campaigns. Most of us know about the story of Molly Pitcher but the women of the Southern Campaigns have been mostly over looked. Grab a drink and listen in as we uncover many untold stories and little known events that show the complexity of the American Revolution. 

Join us as we welcome Stephen Wilson, Executive Director with the St. John's Foundation as we discuss the Second Virginia Convention. Mostly known for Patrick Henry's famous "Give me Liberty or Give me Death" speech, the Second Virginia Convention that was held at St. John's Church in Richmond and was instrumental in changing the narrative in early 1775. Virginia's leader...

Join us as we sit down with the curatorial staff of the National Museum of the United States Army, Chief Curator Paul Morando and Adam Zielinski, to discuss the upcoming new special exhibition to commemorate the U.S. Army’s 250th birthday in 2025, and our nation’s declaration of independence in 2026. This new landmark exhibit will include a rare collection of Revolutionary War artifacts from the o...

We are excited to welcome historian and author J.L. Bell. Few know more about the events around Boston in 1775 than Bell. His blog, Boston 1775 is the most detailed and researched source on everything Boston 1775 (and before and after 1775). As we approach the 250th anniversary of Lexington and Concord, we will continue our on going discussion about the events leading up to the first shots at Lexi...

In July 2024, Minute Man National Historical Park announced the discovery of five musket balls fired at Concord’s North Bridge on April 19, 1775. Park Ranger Jarrad Fuoss joins Emerging Revolutionary War for a behind-the-scenes look at how the bullets were unearthed and will also provide a preview of the park’s 250th anniversary events this April.