Revolutionary War Rarities

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...

The Age of Enlightenment led to the American Revolution.  The American Revolution led to the Age of Revolution.  This week’s episode of Revolutionary War Rarities discusses the Age of Revolution and the impact the American Revolution had on it.  So, please watch this episode by clicking on the picture below and make sure and subscribe to our YouTube Channel, join our Facebook Group, follow us on I...

During the American Revolution there was “A Man Named Beverley” who played a pivotal role in Loyalist activities.  Today, the Provinces of Eastern Canada are heavily populated with descendants of Tories / Colonists who remained loyal to the British Crown.  Click on the picture below to learn more about “A Man Named Beverley”, the prominence and wealth of his family, and the impact that he had on t...

It is well known that Washington D.C. was carved out of parts of Virginia and parts of Maryland, but do you know how this was done? Today’s episode goes through the legislation that created the District of Columbia as well as the individual surveyors who “layed out Washington D.C.” and how they did it. You can see us on YouTube, your favorite podcast application, Instagram, X, Facebook, and our we...

Check out our Halloween Special of Revolutionary War Rarities as we discuss some frightening medical devices used during the American Revolution. For the most part, the medical devices used back then have absolutely no purpose, according to our current knowledge. We hope you enjoy this episode and learn more about healthcare, or its lack thereof, during the American Revolution. Subscribe to our Yo...

Dr. Matthew Bowdish joins us today as we discuss the “Medical History of George Washington”.  As Commander in Chief his health was not well known to the general public as it was a matter of national security.  However, we do know that he suffered from many diseases and that his ultimate death was likely caused by the medical practices of the day.  Click on the picture below to watch this week’s ep...

Foreign Aid in the United States is commonly tracked back to the reconstruction of Europe after World War II.  But, the United States of America would not exist today without the Foreign Aid received from numerous countries during the American Revolution.  Much, but not all, of this aid was received in the form of weapons.  Watch this episode of Revolutionary War Rarities and learn more about the...

What is the deal with the wigs?  Why did our Founding Father’s wear these big, bulky, uncomfortable wigs?  Make sure and watch this episode of Revolutionary War Rarities to learn more about what drove this strange “fashion”.  And, make sure and share this video with your friends and family.  Thank you for being a part of Revolutionary War Rarities, the podcast from The Sons of the American Revolut...