Rooted in Revolution

Some stories were never written down. But they were lived. Episode 4 of Rooted in Revolution centers on Mary Bryce, an enslaved woman whose life unfolded at Point of Honor, in the shadow of conversations about liberty she was never meant to share. This episode is about memory, presence, and honoring those whose names history tried to erase — but never truly forgot. 🎧 Point of Honor: Mary Bryce No...

History isn’t just something we read… it’s something we inherit. In this episode of Rooted in Revolution, we step into the final days of Patrick Henry—the firebrand voice behind “Give me liberty, or give me death!” But this isn’t the speech you’ve heard a thousand times… This is the aftermath. From the tension of the Constitution debates to the weight of legacy, we follow Patrick Henry through the...

Before independence had a declaration, it had a voice. In this episode of Rooted in Revolution, we step into the charged atmosphere of colonial Virginia to explore the life and legacy of Patrick Henry —the fiery orator whose words ignited resistance and helped push a reluctant colony toward rebellion. From the courtrooms and assembly halls of Virginia to the echoing chambers of St. John’s Church,...

Rooted in Revolution is a limited podcast series exploring the true stories that shaped Central Virginia during the colonial and Revolutionary eras—told from the ground up. Set along rivers, roads, plantations, and early towns, the series uncovers the people and moments often left out of traditional history: enslaved men and women, Indigenous communities, local families, forgotten crimes, quiet ac...

Murder on the James is a cinematic, historically grounded true-crime episode that explores a violent death along Virginia’s most important Revolutionary-era waterway. Set against the backdrop of plantations, river commerce, and early American courts, the episode examines how justice operated when the law was young, evidence was fragile, and power shaped outcomes. Inspired by real locations, period...

Set along the banks of the James River and rooted in the red clay of Central Virginia, the Rooted in Revolution trailer introduces a historical podcast that goes beyond the legends to uncover the lives, conflicts, and crimes that shaped early America. Through immersive sound design and narrative storytelling, the trailer teases real events drawn from court records, community testimony, and overloo...

Rooted in Revolution is a Central Virginia-based historical podcast that tells the stories behind the people, places, and moments that shaped a nation—starting right here at home. Written and produced by Samantha Griffin, this limited series honors America’s 250th anniversary by focusing on real lives connected to Lynchburg and the surrounding region. From enslaved women who stitched their way tow...

Before she became one of the most sought-after dressmakers in Washington, D.C., Elizabeth Keckley lived in bondage in Central Virginia. In this opening episode, we trace Keckley’s time in Lynchburg—where her extraordinary skill as a seamstress became a quiet form of resistance. Through relentless work, strategic saving, and unshakable resolve, she purchased freedom for herself and her son. This ep...