Emerging Revolutionary War

Dr. Chris Mackowski dives into his new Emerging Rev War book on John Adams.

We welcome one of the top experts on Henry Knox, Dr. Phillip Hamilton, to discuss the life and career of Henry Knox and his expedition to move artillery from Fort Ticonderoga to Boston. Called the “noble train of artillery,” this movement allowed Washington to encircle Boston with artillery and eventually push the British out of Boston.

Join us as we talk about Tim Rose's new book on George Washington and his relationship with his hometown of Alexandria, VA. Tim is a local tour guide and will highlight the people and places that shaped Washington's life.

We welcome back historian Patrick Hannum as we discuss the events in Virginia after the Battle of Great Bridge. Was Norfolk burned by Dunmore as has been popularly understood or is the story more complicated? What became of the former slaves that joined Dunmore's army? Tune in and learn about the events in Virginia in the winter 1775 - spring 1776.

Emerging Revolutionary War Era welcomes back historian and author Tom Hand to discuss his new book, “America Victorious.”

Join us for this Rev War Revelry on the Canadian Campaign of 1775. We will discuss Arnold, Montgomery, Morgan and others on America's attempt to capture Montreal, Quebec and create a "14th colony." We welcome historians Alex Cain and Mike Cecere for his lively discussion.

Join us as we welcome historian Patrick H. Hannum, as we discuss the events leading up to and including the Battle of Great Bridge, fought on December 9, 1775. Patrick will also share his research of the men who were there at the battle and the long lasting impacts his small battle had on Virginia in the American Revolution.

While partisan warfare in the American south has gained popular and scholarly attention in recent years, little work has been done on the prisoners of the backcountry theater. Scholarship on British and Loyalist captives has emphasized the vigilante justice to which they were often subject, but less attention has been paid to the role of military tradition and lived experiences with prisoners in t...

Join us for our next ERW Revelry on November 2 at 7 pm with author and historian Elizabeth Reese as we delve into her book, Marquis de Lafayette Returns: A Tour of America's National Capital Region. Reese's book explores the farewell tour of the beloved Revolutionary War hero, the Marquis de Lafayette, and his journey through Washington, D.C., Virginia, and Maryland during his grand return...

Join us as we talk about Andrew Lawler’s latest book on the events of Virginia in 1775-1776, focusing on the impacts of Governor Lord Dunmore’s attempt to subjugate the Patriots. Lawler will discuss how Virginia shaped the course of the Revolution.

One of the first infamous miltiary units in Virginia during the American Revolution was the Culpeper Minutemen. Remembered and memorialized throughout the years, we welcome James Bish back to discuss the history of the men, the unit and what role they played in the early days of the Revolution in Virginia.

Join us as we welcome back historian and author Gary Ecelbarger as we discuss his latest book, George Washington's Momentous Year, Vol 2. Volume 2 picks up where Volume 1 concluded, in the wake of the Battle of Whitemarsh in early December 1777, with the British army returning to Philadelphia and French officials opening formal negotiations with American diplomats. Ecelbarger’s original resear...

Join us as we welcome back historian and author Michael Cecere as we discuss one of the first battles of the American Revolution outside of New England. Virginia’s Royal Governor Lord Dunmore began his fall campaign to put down the rebellion in Virginia and attacked the town of Hampton, VA on October 26, 1775. This action was the first of a series of small fights in Virginia that led to the Battle...

Join us as we welcome historian and author Gabe Neville back to Rev War Revelry. Gabe has just finished and published one of the most comprehensive Revolutionary War unit histories on the Eighth Virginia Regiment titled “The Last Men Standing, The Eighth Virignia Regiment.” We will talk with Gabe about his research, interesting tidbits of his book and what let him to this project.

Join us as we welcome back historian and author Michael Harris as we discuss his new book “Fighting for Philadelphia: Forts Mercer and Mifflin, the Battle of Whitemarsh, and the Road to Valley Forge, October 5-December 19, 1777.” His latest book in his Philadelphia Campaign triology will wrap the fighting around Philadelphia in 1777. Harris’ books are some of the best on the American Revolution, s...

Join us as we chat with historian and author John Settle on his new book covering the Virginia Continental Line in the South from 1780-1783.

While July 4, 1776 claims all the glory when it comes to the story of American independence, the actual vote for independence on July 2 almost didn't occur. From January's publication of Common Sense to December's darkest hours of the Revolution, author and historian Tom McMillan reconstructs the dramatic months when rebellious colonies transformed into a new nation. His detailed resea...

Join us for this latest installment in our Rev War Revelry series as we sit down with Matt Gault, Director of Education, Fort Ligonier, to discuss the fort's history and its role played during the Forbes Expedition of 1758. General John Forbes' successful campaign culminated in the capture of French-held Fort Duquesne at the Forks of the Ohio, helping to turn the tide of the French and Ind...

Emerging Revolutionary War historians review the sixth episode of Ken Burns' The American Revolution documentary.

Emerging Revolutionary War historians review the fifth episode of Ken Burns' The American Revolution documentary.

Emerging Revolutionary War historians review the fourth episode of Ken Burns' The American Revolution documentary.

Emerging Revolutionary War historians review the third episode of Ken Burns' The American Revolution.

Emerging Revolutionary War historians review the second episode of the new documentary Ken Burns' The American Revolution.

Emerging Revolutionary War historians review the first episode of the new documentary Ken Burns' The American Revolution.

On June 17, 1775, the last major engagement before George Washington arrived in Massachusetts to take command was fought between militia under Colonel William Prescott and British forces under General William Howe. Although a defeat for the patriots, resulting in the death of Dr. Joseph Warren, the victory was a pyrrhic one for the British. Join  Emerging Revolutionary War  historians as they disc...