American Revolution Podcast

In May 1790, a reluctant Rhode Island succumbs to federal threats and ratifies the Constitution. The Creek Indians in the south are on the verge of war over Georgia settlers moving onto their lands President Washington invites Creek leaders to come to New York and negotiate a treaty. Blog ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://blog. AmRevPodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ includes a complete transcript, as well as more r...

On October 4, 1774 a Congressional Committee leaves Philadelphia for Cambridge to meet with George Washington and the other Continental Generals. the leaders discuss a range of concerns including whether to allow Indians and Blacks to continue serving in the Continental Army. For more on Congress during this period, check out episode 75 of the American Revolution Podcast. https://blog.amrevpodcast...

In September 2025 the American Revolution Round Table hosted Sheilah Vance, author of Threshold to Valley Forge: The Six Days of the Gulph Mills Encampment. This is a summary of the discussion, which was recorded on Zoom. To see a list of upcoming Round Table events, where you can participate on Zoom, go to: ⁠⁠https://amrevrt.org/virtual-round-table-events⁠ Order a copy of Threshold to Valley Forg...

General Thomas Gage receives correspondence from London on September 26, 2775, ordering to return to England and turn over command to General William Howe. For more on this topic, check out Episode 74. https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2018/12/episode-074-occupied-boston-1775.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

George Washington's own words as he gives his first address on the State of the Union, January 8, 1790. This speech is discussed in greater detail in Episode 365 of the American Revolution Podcast. https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2025/09/arp365-state-of-union-1790.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After losing his regiment, Colonel Ethan Allen attempts to raise a local force in Canada in an effort to capture Montreal. A larger loyalist force with Indian support runs down Allen's force and takes him prisoner. On September 26, 1775. Allen recounts an Indian's attempt to kill him after his capture. For more details, check out Episode 72 of the American Revolution Podcast. ⁠https://blog.amrevpo...

As the second session of Congress opens in 1790, President Washington gives members an address on the State of the Union. Congress continues to work on building the new government and fights over tariffs. Washington also has another near-death experience. Blog ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://blog. AmRevPodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ includes a complete transcript, as well as more resources related to this week's...

In mid-September, 1775, Continental soldiers under General Richard Montgomery invade Canada, they lay siege to Fort. Saint Johns, south of Montreal. For more details, check out Episode 72 of the American Revolution Podcast. https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2018/11/episode-072-siege-of-st-jean.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Near the end of 1789, George Washington embarks on a tour to New England, causing a tiff with Governor John Hancock. North Carolina changes its mind and votes to ratify the constitution. Blog ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://blog. AmRevPodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ includes a complete transcript, as well as more resources related to this week's episode. Book Recommendation of the Week: George Washington’s Journey,...

On Sept. 15, 1775, Provincial forces in South Carolina capture Fort Johnson without a struggle. Col. Moultrie flies his blue flag for the first time over the fort. Royal Governor Campbell flees to a Navy ship in Charleston Harbor. For more details on the patriot takeover of the south, check out Episode 69: https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2018/11/episode-069-south-joins-war.html Learn more about your...

On September 10, 1775, General Washington faces his first internal challenge as a group of riflemen mutiny at the Siege of Boston. For more on this topic, check out Episode 73 of the American Revolution Podcast. https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2018/12/episode-073-siege-of-boston-autumn.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I discuss the Battle of Bunker Hill with Matt and McKinley Breen of the History Dispatches Podcast. To learn more about the History Dispatches Podcast, go to https://historydispatches.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In early September, 1775, General Schuyler and General Montgomery lead the Continental Northern army from Fort Ticonderoga into Quebec. At the same time, Colonel Benedict Arnold leads a second force across the Maine wilderness to take Quebec City from the north. For more details, listen to Episodes 72 and 76 of the American Revolution Podcast. https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2018/11/episode-072-sieg...

Our American Revolution Round Table hosts author David Price. He discusses his book Winning the Ten Crucial Days: The Keys to Victory in George Washington's Legendary Winter Campaign⁠. To see a list of upcoming Round Table events, where you can participate on Zoom, go to: ⁠⁠https://amrevrt.org/virtual-round-table-events⁠ Order a copy of Winning the Ten Crucial Days: The Keys to Victory in George W...

In the summer of 1789, the National Assembly of France, approves the Declaration of the Rights of Man. Lafayette drafted the original, with advice from Thomas Jefferson. This is the final Declaration, as approved by the National Assembly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In late August of 1775, the Continental Siege of Boston keeps the British from moving in or out of the city by land. However, the British Navy controls the water. General Washington begins to commission ships to interdict merchant vessels trying to supply the British garrison in Boston. The first ship, the Hannah. Is commissioned on Aug. 24, 1775. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....

The French Revolution begins in 1789, with the promise of minimal violence and an opportunity to install a constitutional monarchy what will protect the rights of its citizens. Experienced leaders American and elsewhere are dubious that these results will stand without much more bloodshed. Blog ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://blog. AmRevPodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ includes a complete transcript, as well as more r...

On August 23, 1775, King George III issues an official proclamation that the colonies in North America are in rebellion. It calls on all loyal subjects to help bring the rebellion to an end and bring its traitorous leaders to justice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James Madison struggles to get a Bill of rights through Congress. The federalists think it is a waste of time and want to delay it. The anti-federalists think it does not go far enough, and want a second constitutional convention. Blog ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://blog. AmRevPodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ includes a complete transcript, as well as more resources related to this week's episode. Book Recommendation o...

James Madison's proposed Bill of Rights, submitted to Congress on June 8, 1789. For a written transcript, go to: https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2025/08/james-madison-proposed-nine-changes-to.html You can leave comments for me under the blog entry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On August 14, 1775 Major James Brown brings back his report from Quebec, recommending that the Continental Army invade as soon as possible. For more on the American Revolution, including all back episodes for free, go to https://blog.amrevpodcast.com For Ad free episodes, join on Patreon for as little as $2/month.  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/AmRevPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Or get a free trial subscri...

Between late 1788 and early James Madison goes from being a leading opponent of a bill of rights, to its chief advocate. He introduces his proposed bill of rights into Congress only a few months into the first session. Blog ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://blog. AmRevPodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ includes a complete transcript, as well as more resources related to this week's episode. Book Recommendation of the Week: Ja...

In the first week of August, 1775, the British Navy gets another lesson about trying to go near the land in hostile territory. For more American Revolution stories, check out the American Revolution Podcast at https://blog.amrevpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The US Senate has to create an entire federal court system. The vagueness in the Constitution leads to political fights over what powers a federal court system should have. Washington appoints the entire Federal judiciary in one day. Blog ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://blog. AmRevPodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ includes a complete transcript, as well as more resources related to this week's episode. Book Recommendation of...

On July 31, 1775, with open warfare continuing around Boston, the Continental Congress rejects Parliament's efforts to divide the colonies by promising not to tax them directly, as long as the colonies give Britain all the money is requests from them. For more context, check out Episode 50, where Parliament passes the Conciliatory Resolution: https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2018/06/episode-050-brita...