Revolutionary War Rarities

Hawaii was not known to our Founding Father’s.  But what our Founding Father’s did had a significant impact on the Kingdom of Hawaii shortly after the American Revolution.  So, make sure and check out this episode of Revolutionary War Rarities; “Aloha from Hawaii”. This episode is endorsed by the Hawai'i America 250th Commission.

Join us today on Revolutionary War Rarities for the finale in the 3-part series on “West Florida”.  This series is endorsed by the Florida, Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana 250th Commissions and we are thankful for that endorsement.  We hope you enjoy today’s episode of Revolutionary War Rarities, the Podcast from the Sons of the American Revolution.

Today Revolutionary War Rarities visits The Benjamin Franklin House in London, England where we learn more about this home and Franklin's life in England prior to the American Revolution.  You can watch this week's episode by clicking on the picture below.  We are the podcast from the Sons of the American Revolution.

Today's episode of Revolutionary War Rarities is episode 2 in our 3-part series on West Florida and this one is titled "The War in the Gulf South".  This series is endorsed by the Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana 250th Commissions so we hope that you will watch this episode and learn more about the American Revolution outside of the original 13 colonies.  Just click on the picture belo...

There is tremendous Revolutionary War history in the Great State of Connecticut. Today we touch on just a part of that incredible history as we visit Mystic, New London, and Groton, Connecticut. Join us, along with our Guest Host Mr. Jacob Vink, as we discuss The Provision State and it's critical role in our revolution by clicking on the picture below.

Today we begin a 3-part series on West Florida which is endorsed by the Florida and Alabama 250th Commissions.  Numerous areas claim “ownership” of the title “The 14th Colony” and West Florida is certainly one of them.  So, we hope you enjoy this 3-part series of Revolutionary War Rarities, the podcast from the Sons of the American Revolution.

Music has always played a critical role throughout history and the American Revolution is no exception. Watch this week’s episode of Revolutionary War Rarities and learn about a rarely discussed song that played a critical role in American society. Make sure and check out a new song at the end of the episode too. We are the podcast from the Sons of the American Revolution.

Today’s episode of Revolutionary War Rarities focuses on Providence. Was God’s hand in the creation of the United States? Some believe it was and some believe it wasn’t. Watch today’s episode and decide for yourself. Make sure and listen to the special music created for this episode which can be heard during the credits at the end. Please subscribe and follow us on your favorite platform. We are t...

This week’s episode of Revolutionary War Rarities focuses on a rarely known character of the American Revolution known as the called “The Mysterious Widow of Mount Holly, New Jersey”.  This individual was unknown until 1979, so watch this first episode of Season 4 by clicking on the picture below.  Make sure and check out the music at the end of this episode.  We are the podcast from the Sons of t...

Did you know that the Second Continental Congress endorsed the creation of the first Bible printed in the United States?  The American Revolution caused a significant shortage of Bibles in the Colonies.  Enter Robert Aitken.  Watch today's episode to learn more about Robert Aitken, the Aitken Bible and the impact that it had on the Colonies.  We hope you enjoy this Season 3 Finale and thank you fo...

June 17th was the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill.  This episode of Revolutionary War Rarities focuses on that Battle and some of it's little known facts.  Revolutionary War Rarities is the podcast from the Sons of the American Revolution.

June 14th is the 250th birthday of the United States Army.  Today’s episode of Revolutionary War Rarities focuses on the creation of the Army and the impact it had on the Revolution.  Also, stay tuned to the credits at the end of this episode  to hear the special music dedicated to the founding of the Army.  You can visit fastfunhistory.com to start experiencing our special music collection associ...

Ever wondered what St. Louis had to do with the American Revolution? Today we explore that question as we celebrate the 245th anniversary of the Battle of St. Louis also known as the Battle of Fort San Carlos. We are the podcast from the Sons of the American Revolution.   Please subscribe to us on your favorite podcast application, subscribe to our YouTube Channel, join our Facebook Group, and fol...

The Boston Tea Party was one of the most iconic events leading up to the American Revolution.  Join us today, by clicking on the picture below, as we visit the Boston Tea Party Museum in Boston, Massachusetts and you will see the only known Tea Chest to have been part of that historic event.  Revolutionary War Rarities is the podcast from The Sons of the American Revolution.

Today's episode of Revolutionary War Rarities was filmed at Dorchester Heights in Boston.  Today we feature Dr. Matt Keagle, the Curator at Fort Ticonderoga.  We discuss the capture of Fort Ticonderoga, the Noble Train of Artillery, and Evacuation Day of Boston by the British.  All video of Fort Ticonderoga is copyrighted, but was provided by and used with permission of Fort Ticonderoga.  We hope...

Today Revolutionary War Rarities takes you inside the steeple of the Old North Church!  We discuss Paul Revere, Concord, and Lexington as we celebrate the 250-year anniversary of the start of the American Revolution.  Please watch and listen to this special episode of Revolutionary War Rarities, the podcast from the Sons of the American Revolution.  Please subscribe to our YouTube Channel, follow...

One of the main rights guaranteed by the United States Constitution is "Freedom of Religion".  Although there were numerous drivers behind guaranteeing that right, few played a more important role than the "Test Acts".  Watch this weeks episode of Revolutionary War Rarities as we welcome author Avellina Balestri. Revolutionary War Rarities is the podcast from the Sons of the American Revolution.

There were many consequences of the American Revolution, some of which we experience to this day.  Join us on this week’s episode of Revolutionary War Rarities as we explore some of those consequences.  Make sure and Subscribe to our YouTube Channel and click the bell, follow us on Instagram, join our Facebook Group, and subscribe on your favorite podcast application.  Revolutionary War Rarities i...

Today's episode of Revolutionary War Rarities focuses on some of the American made weapons of the American Revolution and can be seen by clicking on the picture below.  It is interesting to see some of the personal hunting guns that were put into service simply because they were available.  Compare and contrast these weapons with the ones we presented in the Fall of 2024 when we released an episod...

In this episode we discuss Liberty Trees and their role in the American Revolution.  Make sure and subscribe to Revolutionary War Rarities and share our episode on your social media.  Thank you for being a part of the podcast from the Sons of the American Revolution.   Start to the Show Notes https://www.battlefields.org/learn/biographies/andrew-oliver https://www.tapinto.net/towns/randolph/sectio...

Would you believe that arguments between our Founding Fathers were fully as “spirited” as the debates in Washington D.C. today? Make sure and watch this episode of Revolutionary War Rarities as we discuss the disunity that could have easily torn this nation apart, even before it’s founding. We are the podcast from the Sons of the American Revolution.   A brief list of resources to do further resea...

Traveling to and from the Colonies by boat in the 1700s was a terribly difficult task that took weeks of unimaginable challenges. Today’s episode is titled “May Your Sails Be Full And Your Journey Safe” and we discuss many of the challenges that our forefathers faced. Watch by clicking on the picture below. We hope you enjoy this episode. Revolutionary War Rarities is the podcast from the Sons of...

With the inauguration of the 47th President happening tomorrow, it seems appropriate to focus this episode on the history of the 1st Inauguration.  So, we hope you enjoy this episode of Revolutionary War Rarities, the podcast from the Sons of the American Revolution.  Make sure and subscribe to our YouTube Channel, follow us on Instagram, check out our website at www.fastfunhistory.com, and subscr...

 Hydrating during the American Revolution was a significant challenge.  On this week’s episode of Revolutionary War Rarities we welcome the Curator for the Sons of the American Revolution and go through the challenges and solutions of hydration during the American Revolution.  We are the podcast from the Sons of the American Revolution.   Please subscribe to our YouTube Channel, join our Facebook...

Make sure and check out our Christmas Special for Season 3.  This episode features two very special guest hosts where they discuss much of the history of Christmas in the United States.  Merry Christmas everyone and thank you for being a part of Revolutionary War Rarities.  We are the podcast from the Sons of the American Revolution. A brief list of resources to do further research on the topics m...