American Revolution Podcast

The first of Admiral Howe's fleet from London arrives in New York Harbor on July 12, 1776. For more, check out Episode 101 of the American Revolution Podcast. https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2019/06/episode-101-british-land-at-staten.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On July 8, 1776, the Declaration of Independence has its first official public reading in Philadelphia, as newspapers begin to proclaim the news across the continent. To read more, go to Episode 99 of the American Revolution Podcast. https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2019/06/episode-099-declaring-independence.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On October 7, 1795, the Ambassador Thomas Pinckney agreed to the first treaty between the US and Spain.   The Treaty gave the US almost everything it wanted, especially the much sought after access to the Mississippi River. This episode's, blog entry, at⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠blog. AmRevPodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ includes a complete transcript, as well as more resources r...

On this 250th Anniversary of American Independence, I am re-releasing my recording of the complete declaration, with commentary. I hope everyone has a wonderful independence day! If anyone wants to listen again to the aftershow for this episode, go back to the original Episode 100 of the American Revolution Podcast https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2019/06/episode-100-declaration-of-independence.html...

Suprisingly little happened on July 4, 1775. The vote for independence was already complete. Congress simply approved the final wording of the Declaration and sent it to the printers. For more on this, listen to Episode 99 of the American Revolution Podcast. https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2019/06/episode-099-declaring-independence.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On July 2, the Continental Congress voted for the resolution that the colonies should be free and independent states. Twelve of the thirteen voted in favor, with only New York abstaining. For more on this subject, check out Episode 98 of the American Revolution Podcast. https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2019/05/episode-098-voting-for-independence.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....

Our June, 2026 Round Table hosted Richard Vague, author of The Banker Who Made America: Thomas Willing and the Rise of the American Financial Aristocracy, 1731-1821. You can order this book on bookshop.org and save 15% with the coupon code ARP15. To see upcoming roundtable events, or listen to past recordings, go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amrevrt.org/virtual-round-table-events⁠⁠ To participate live in future...

On June 28, 1776, the Committee set up to draft a Declaration of Independence presents its draft to the Continental Congress. the Congress spends nearly a week, making changes to the document, including the removal of a paragraph condemning slavery. For more, listen to Episode 99 of the American Revolution Podcast. https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2019/06/episode-099-declaring-independence.html Learn...

On June 28, 1776, the British assaulted Fort Sullivan in Charleston Harbor. The fort would later be renamed Fort Moultrie in honor of the commander who defended it. For more on these events, check out Episode 96 of the American Revolution Podcast. https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2019/05/episode-096-battle-of-sullivans-island.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On June 28, 1776, the last Continental Soldiers leave Canada in the face of overwhelming British forces. For more context, check out Episode 95 of the American Revolution Podcast. https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2019/05/episode-095-battle-of-trois-rivieres.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On June 21, 1776, a prisoner confessed to a plot to kill George Washington during the planned British invasion of New York. For more, check out Episode 93 of the American Revolution Podcast. https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2019/04/episode-093-dave-mathews-band-breaks-up.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

During President Washington's second term, all of his cabinet members resigned. Edmund Randolph, who served as both Attorney General and Secretary of State, exits in scandal after his relationship with the French Ambassador is revealed. This episode's, blog entry, at⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠blog. AmRevPodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ includes a complete transcript, as well as more...

On June 20, 1776 Continental forces break ground on Fort Washington. The fort was part of an effort to prevent the British Navy from being able to sail up the Hudson River. For more on the Continental defenses around New York check out Episode 89 of the American Revolution Podcast.  For more about the first battle, check out Episode 101.  https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2019/03/episode-089-washingto...

In one of its first interpretations of the Constitution, the Supreme Court holds that states are subject to lawsuits in federal court. The states promptly alter that interpretation in the first Constitutional Amendment since the Bill of Rights. This episode's, blog entry, at⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠blog. AmRevPodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ includes a complete transcript, as well as...

On June 12, 1772, the Fifth Virginia Convention passes its Declaration of Rights, a forerunner of the Declaration of Independence and the Bill of Rights. To learn more about the American Revolution Podcast, please check out the American Revolution Podcast. https://blog.amrevpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After tabling a vote on independence a few days earlier, on June 11, 1776 Congress appoints a committee to draft a declaration in the event that the vote on Independence in July is successful. For more on this topic, check out Episode 99 of the American Revolution Podcast. https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2019/06/episode-099-declaring-independence.htmlhttps://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2019/06/episode-099...

After the Indians defeat two earlier armies in the Ohio territory, General "Mad Anthony" Wayne leads a third army, engaging the Indians at a place called Fallen Timbers on August 20, 1794. This episode's, blog entry, at⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠blog. AmRevPodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ includes a complete transcript, as well as more resources related to this week's episode. Book Rec...

On June 8th 1776, General John Sullivan makes one final effort to take Quebec, sending his Continentals against the British at Three Rivers. For more on this topic, check out Episode 95 of the American Revolution Podcast. https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2019/05/episode-095-battle-of-trois-rivieres.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On June 7, 1776, Virginia Delegate Richard Henry Lee introduces a resolution before the Continental Congress that the colonies should declare themselves to be free and independent states. For more context, please listen to Episode 98 of the American Revolution Podcast. https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2019/05/episode-098-voting-for-independence.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...

Charles Lee, second in command of the Continental Army, brings a reinforcement army to Charleston, SC. He arrives arrives on June 4, 1776. Lee expects the arrival of a British fleet under the command of General Clinton and Cornwallis to attack the colony. The first British ships arrive days later. For more on this, listen to Episode 96 on the American Revolution Podcast: https://blog.amrevpodcast....

Paine moves to France to serve in the French Revolution. During his time there, he wrote The Age of Reason, supporting deism and attacking organized religion. This episode's, blog entry, at⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠blog. AmRevPodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ includes a complete transcript, as well as more resources related to this week's episode. Book Recommendation of the Week:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Despite the arrival of British reinforcements under General John Burgoyne in Quebec City, the Continentals make one last push to capture Quebec. General John Sullivan arrives in Quebec Province with over 3000 Continental reinforcements on June 1, 1776. For more on this story, listen to Episode 95 of the American Revolution Podcast. https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2019/05/episode-095-battle-of-trois-...

 Our May 2026 American Revolution Round Table was joined by four special guests:  Alex Robb, Washington Crossing Historic Park, PA Mark Sirak, Washington Crossing State Park, NJ Mark Turdo, Old Barracks Museum, NJ Will Krakower, Princeton Battlefield State Park, NJ Each of them shared their preparations for the 250th anniversaries taking place later this year.  Each of their sites have seen major...

While his army prepares to defend NYC, General Washington travels to Philadelphia to consult with the Continental Congress. He arrives in Philadelphia on May 24, 1776. For more context, check out Episode 89 of the American Revolution Podcast. https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2019/03/episode-089-washington-moves-to-new-york.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On May 19, 1776, a British officers with a few hundred Indians attacks a larger force of Continentals at the Cedars, outside Montreal. For more on this story, please check out Episode 90 of the American Revolution Podcast. https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2019/03/episode-090-battle-of-cedars.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices