American Revolution Podcast

British recruiters raise a loyalist army in western North Carolina. The patriots block them from marching to the coast, capturing and dispersing the army at Moore's Creek Bridge on Feb. 27, 1776. For more context on this story, listen to Episode 82 of the American Revolution Podcast. https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2019/02/episode-082-battle-of-moores-creek.html Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

Kentucky began seeking independence from Virginia the year after the Revolutionary War ended. It took nearly a decade of petitions and lobbying to make that a reality. 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:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Kentucky...

On February 17, 1776, the new Continental Navy commanded by Esek Hopkins and consisting of eight small ships sails out of Philadelphia with instructions to destroy the British Navy. Commander Hopkins realizes his orders are crazy and sails for the Bahamas instead. For more context on this story, listen to Episode 84 of the American Revolution Podcast. https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2019/02/episode-...

We take a look at why George Washington changed his birth date and the decision to make it a national holiday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Congress tackled many important issues in early 1792, increasing the size of the army, defining the militia power structure, taxes, the economy and reapportionment. President Washington signs most into law, but also exercises his first veto. This episode's, blog entry, at⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠blog. AmRevPodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ includes a complete transcript, as well as more resources related to...

On February 26, 1776, General George Washington proposes an invasion of Boston by marching the Continental Army across a frozen Boston Harbor and assaulting British defenses. For more context, check out Episode 85 of the American Revolution Podcast: https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2019/02/episode-085-dorchester-heights.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Third in command of the Continental Army, Gen. Charles Lee gets an independent command in New York City. After a few weeks, he alienates just about everyone and gets transferred south. Lee's move to NYC presages the move for the Continental Army, as discussed in more detail in Episode 89 of the American Revolution Podcast. https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2019/03/episode-089-washington-moves-to-new-y...

Carl Borick, Director of the University of Charleston Museum in South Carolina joined us for a discussion of South Carolina's role in the Revolutionary War. We covered the British attack on Fort Sullivan in 1776, Charleston's stand of in 1779, the British Siege of Charleston in 1780, and the events following the Siege.   The Charleston Museum has a special exhibit called Ringleaders of Rebellion:...

A 25 year old civilian, Henry Knox manages to bring 60 tons of artillery from Ticonderoga to Cambridge, earning himself a commission in the Continental Army. For more context, check out Episode 80 of the American Revolution Podcast: https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2019/01/episode-080-knox-expedition.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The US army attempts to crush native resistance in the Ohio territory, and fails miserably. 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:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ War Along the Wabash: The Ohio Indian Confederacy’s Destruction of the US Army, 1791, by Stev...

On Jan 24, 1776 Congress forms a Committee to respond to the King's speech. The King accused the colonies of seeking independence and called on Parliament to crush the rebellion with military force. Congress must decide whether to deny seeking independence, or embrace it. For more context, check out Episode 83 of the American Revolution Podcast: https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2019/02/episode-083-co...

In December, 1791, Virginia becomes the final state to ratify the proposed amendments, allowing ten of the twelve proposed amendments to take effect. 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:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠The First Congress: How James Madison,...

January 17, 1776: After John Johnson amasses a loyalist army in upstate new York, Native American alliances, the Continental army assembles an overwhelming force to arrest and disarm him. For more on the American Revolution, go to https://blog.amrevpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The French Revolutionaries decide that liberty and equality doesn't really apply in the French colonies. The slaves in Haiti disagree. 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:⁠ Dangerous Neighbors: Making the Haitian Revolution in Earl...

An anonymous tract hits the streets of Philadelphia on January 9, 1776. Common Sense becomes an instant success as its author Thomas Paine explains why the people would be be better off as an independent America, with no more kings. For more context, listen to Episode 81 of the American Revolution Podcast: https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2019/01/episode-081-common-sense.html Learn more about your ad...

General Burgoyne writes a satirical play called Blockade of Boston to entertain the troops in Boston. During the premier, the soldiers in the audience have to scramble to defend against an actual attack by the Americans. For more context, check out Episode 80 of the American Revolution Podcast: https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2019/01/episode-080-knox-expedition.html Learn more about your ad choices....

After the royal governor flees the colony, the people of New Hampshire send representatives to a convention in Exeter to write a new constitution for the state. The final document released on January 5, 1776 results in New Hampshire having the first independent government. For more, on the Revolution, check out https://blog.amrevpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch...

Author, Mark Edward Lender joined our Round Table on Zoom to discuss his book War Without Mercy. It looks at the brutality of the American Revolution. Get the book War Without Mercy, also available as an audio book or on Kindle. Learn more about author Mark Edward Lender at his website: markedwardlender.com To see upcoming roundtable events, or listen to past recordings, go to AmRevRT.org To parti...

The British Navy conducts a raid on Norfolk attempting to secure supplies and chase out the Continentals. The British burn the waterfront. The Continentals decide to complete the destruction of the city in order to prevent it from becoming a Tory stronghold. For more context, check out Episode 77 of the American Revolution Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On December 31, 1775, General Richard Montgomery and Colonel Benedict Arnold lead a desperate attack against Quebec City before their army's enlistments expire on January 1. For more context, check out Episode 78 and Episode 79 of the American Revolution Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Special guest Jack Kelly joined our December, 2025 round table to discuss his new book: Tom Paine's War, to be released on Jan. 6, 2026. The book looks at Paine's military service after writing Common Sense, and how it impacted his decision to write The American Crises. We look at how this critical period of Paine's life impacted the course of the American Revolution. Order the book on Amazon . Al...

December 18, 1778: Secret Agent from France, Julien-Alexandre Achard de Bonvouloir completes his meetings with the Continental Congress Secret Committee and writes a report for officials in France. His efforts contribute to France's decision to begin providing covert aid to the American Cause. For more context, check out Episode 71 of the American Revolution Podcast. Learn more about your ad choic...

Washington delivers two annual addresses to Congress in late 1790 and again in late 1791, setting out his key priorities for the coming year. Around the time of the 1791 address. Thomas Jefferson helps to found a new newspaper that will challenge the administration, and counterbalance a pro-administration newspaper backed by Alexander Hamilton. Washington also reluctantly tries out cabinet meeting...

On December 22, 1775, the British Parliament orders all trade with the colonies to cease. Violators will have their ships seized and the crew impressed into the British Navy. For more context on these events, check out Episode 71 and Episode 77 of the American Revolution Podcast: https://blog.amrevpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Following up on his New England Tour in 1789, Washington Visits Rhode Island and Long Island in 1790. Then, in 1791, he embarks on his longest tour, riding from Philadelphia to Georgia and back again. 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 Wee...