American Revolution Podcast

On May 25, 1775, the ship Cerberus arrives in Boston, carrying Generals William Howe, Henry Clinton, and Johnny Burgoyne. For more on this, check out Episode 62 of the American Revolution Podcast https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2018/09/episode-062-three-headed-cerberus-in.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In early 1788, the New England States all consider Ratification. Massachusetts, with its political leadership unenthusiastic, finds itself deeply divided and determines that the constitution needs amendments. 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: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠This Momentous A...

On May 21, 1775, the New England Army around Boston skirmishes with British Regulars over resources on Grape Island, in Boston Harbor. For more details, check out Episode 61 of the American Revolution Podcast: https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2018/09/episode-061-battle-of-chelsea-creek.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After capturing Fort Ticonderoga, Benedict Arnold commandeers a Navy and invades Canada. Ethan Allen tries to follow and nearly gets captured. Patriot officials removed them both from command. For more details, check out Episode 60 of the American Revolution Podcast. https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2018/09/episode-060-securing-lake-champlain.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/...

Four states, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Georgia, move to ratify the Constitution before 1787 comes to an end. 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: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ratification: The People Debate the Constitution, 1787-1788, by Pauline Maier Online Recommendation of the We...

Despite an amazing level of confusion, miscommunication and a dispute over who was in command, the American manage to capture Fort Ticonderoga with only 83 men in the early morning hours of May 10, 1775. For more details on this topic, please check out Episode 59 of the American Revolution Podcast: https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2018/08/episode-059-taking-fort-ticonderoga.html Learn more about your...

Washington ends the Convention with an epic drinking party before heading home. The proposed Constitution is taken to New York where the Confederation Congress has to decide what to do with it. 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: ⁠The Framers' Coup: The Making of the United...

Benjamin Franklin returns from Britain in time to join the opening of the Second Continental Delegates. With war having already started in New England, delegates must decide whether to join the fight. For more details on this topic, check out Episode 64 of the American Revolution Podcast. https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2018/09/episode-064-second-continental-congress.html Learn more about your ad ch...

Our April 2025 American Revolution Round Table hosted John Maass, author of From Trenton to Yorktown: Turning Points of the Revolutionary War. More books by John Maass  To receive invitations to future live events, join my mailing list, https://mailchi.mp/d3445a9cd244/american-revolution-podcast-by-michael-troy or become a member on Patreon.com: https://www.patreon.com/amrevpodcast Learn more abou...

Following the British Retreat from Lexington and Concord on April 18, 1775, the Provincial Army of New England forms literally overnight to besiege the British Army at Boston. The standoff would last nearly a year. For more on this topic, check out Episode 56, The Shot Heard 'Round the World: https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2018/08/episode-056-shot-heard-round-world.html Learn more about your ad cho...

The delegates at the federal convention in Philadelphia wrap up their work in September 1787, sending their proposed Constitution to the people of the United States. 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: Witnesses at the Creation: Hamilton, Madison, Jay, and the Constitution, by...

This week, we remember the 250th Anniversary of the beginning of the Revolutionary War, April 19, 1775. For more details check out these episodes of the podcast: 053 Paul Revere’s Ride https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2018/07/episode-053-paul-revere-rides.html 054 British Advance on Lexington and Concord https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2018/07/episode-054-british-advance-on.html 055 British Retreat fro...

Over the summer of 1787, the Federal Convention in Philadelphia debates the idea of an executive branch for the new government. 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: Plain, Honest Men: The Making of the American Constitution, by Richard Beeman Online Recommendation of the Week:...

On April 14, 1775, General Gage of Massachusetts receives a letter from Lord Dartmouth calling on him to take action against the rebels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Over the summer of 1787, the Federal Convention in Philadelphia struggles with the details of how the new federal legislature will work. 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: 1787: The Grand Convention, by Clinton Rossiter. (borrow on archive.org) Online Recommendation of the We...

During the First week of April, 1775, the Massachusetts Provincial Congress establishes rules and regulations for the army it planned to use in the coming fight with the British Regulars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In March, 2025, Author Kostya Kennedy released his book The Ride: Paul Revere and the Night that Saved America. Mr. Kennedy joined our American Revolution Roundtable to discuss Paul Revere and the importance of his famous Ride. Order the book The Ride, Paul Revere, and The Night That Saved America, by Kostya Kennedy Visit Kostya's website at https://kostyakennedy.com To receive invitations to futu...

On March 30, 1775, King George III signed into law the New England Restraining Act, preventing the more troublesome colonies in North America from trading with anyone other than directly with Britain and Ireland. For more on this, check out Episode 50 of the American Revolution Podcast: https://blog.amrevpodcast.com/2018/06/episode-050-britain-prepares-for-war.html Learn more about your ad choices...

Delegates at the 1787 Federal Convention struggle to decide whether the new government will represent the states, or the people. 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: Bowen, Catherine Drinker: Miracle at Philadelphia: The Story of the Constitutional Convention, Little, Brown & C...

In March 1775, Virginia Delegates meet in defiance of the Royal Governor to discuss additional steps to opposed the actions of Parliament. When Patrick Henry proposes to build up the militia, opponents argue that such an action would be seen as preparing for war rather than peaceful resistance. Henry rises to proclaim that the British have already begun the war. Virginians can submit and become sl...

The Constitutional Convention got off to a rocky start, beginning nearly two weeks after the planned start date. Not enough states showed up until then. Delegates spent the first few days electing officers for the Convention. They unanimously selected Washington to preside. They also created rules for the Convention. Finally, Virginia introduced its Virginia Plan to begin the actual debate. Blog h...

In March 1775, Daniel Boone begins work on the Wilderness Road into Kentucky. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

National leaders realize the Articles of Confederation just aren't working. Getting popular support for real change proves difficult. 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: The Summer of 1787: The Men Who Invented the Constitution, by David O. Stewart. Online Recommendation of th...

On the 5th anniversary of the Boston Massacre, Joseph Warren delivers the oration remembering the massacre of March 5, 1770. The presence of British officers in the audience, combined with the tension of the time nearly sets off a riot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Congress struggles to find a way to survey and populate its western territories. A group of former officers form the Ohio Company and lobby for an insider deal that will sell some of the prime land at a bargain price. Congress agrees and begins settlement in what will become the state of Ohio. Blog https://blog. AmRevPodcast.com includes a complete transcript, as well as more resources related to...