American Revolution Podcast
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American Revolution Podcast
American Revolution Podcast explores the events of the American Revolution, from beginning to end. It publishes weekly. Be sure to check out the related blog for access to pictures, maps, and links to more useful information on each week's episode. https://blog.amrevpodcast.com
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Rev250-045 Destruction of Falmouth
Oct. 18, 1775: A British fleet bombards Falmouth (present-day Portland, Maine) to make an example of the consequences of rebellion.
ARP367 The Grand Compromise of 1790
In late 1790, Congress finds itself hopelessly divided over two issues. Northerners wanted to have the new Federal government assume state debt from...
Rev250-044 Birth of the US Navy
The Continental Congress authorizes the creation of a navy, Oct. 13, 1775.
To put this in more context, listen to Episode 75 of the Ameri...
Rev250-043 Raid on Bristol, RI
Faced with the need to feed the British Army at Boston, the British Navy must raid costal cities to obtain food from a hostile populous. On October 7...
ARP366 Rhode Island & the Treaty of NY, 1790
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 w...
Rev250-042 Congress Visits Cambridge
On October 4, 1774 a Congressional Committee leaves Philadelphia for Cambridge to meet with George Washington and the other Continental Generals. the...
AR-SP39 Sheilah Vance, Threshold to Valley Forge
In September 2025 the American Revolution Round Table hosted Sheilah Vance, author of Threshold to Valley Forge: The Six Days of the Gulph Mills Encam...
Rev250-041 Gage Returns to England
General Thomas Gage receives correspondence from London on September 26, 2775, ordering to return to England and turn over command to General William...
ARP365b State of the Union, 1790
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 great...
Rev250-040 British Capture Ethan Allen
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 wit...
ARP365 State of the Union, 1790
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...
Rev250-039
In mid-September, 1775, Continental soldiers under General Richard Montgomery invade Canada, they lay siege to Fort. Saint Johns, south of Montreal.
ARP364 New England Tour & NC Joins the Union
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...
Rev250-038 Capture of Fort Johnson
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...
AR-SP37 First Continental Mutiny
On September 10, 1775, General Washington faces his first internal challenge as a group of riflemen mutiny at the Siege of Boston.
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AR-SP38 Bunker Hill with History Dispatches
I discuss the Battle of Bunker Hill with Matt and McKinley Breen of the History Dispatches Podcast.
To learn more about the History Dispa...
Rev250-036 Invasion of Quebec
In early September, 1775, General Schuyler and General Montgomery lead the Continental Northern army from Fort Ticonderoga into Quebec. At the same t...
AR-SP37 Winning the Ten Crucial Days, with David Price
Our American Revolution Round Table hosts author David Price. He discusses his book Winning the Ten Crucial Days: The Keys to Victory in George Wash...
ARP363b Bonus Episode - Declaration of Rights
In the summer of 1789, the National Assembly of France, approves the Declaration of the Rights of Man. Lafayette drafted the original, with advice fr...
Rev250-035 The First Continental Warship Aug. 24, 1775
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 contro...
ARP363 The French Revolution
The French Revolution begins in 1789, with the promise of minimal violence and an opportunity to install a constitutional monarchy what will protect t...
Rev250-034 Proclamation of Rebellion
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 subjec...
ARP362 Debating the Bill of Rights
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-federal...
ARP-Bonus001 Madison's Draft Bill of Rights
James Madison's proposed Bill of Rights, submitted to Congress on June 8, 1789.
For a written transcript, go to: https://blog.amrevpodcas...
Rev250-033 Planning for Quebec
On August 14, 1775 Major James Brown brings back his report from Quebec, recommending that the Continental Army invade as soon as possible.
ARP361 Bill of Rights: First Draft
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 b...
Rev250-032 The Battle of Gloucester
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 A...
ARP360 Judiciary Act of 1789
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 co...
Rev250-031 Congress Rejects the Conciliatory Proposition
On July 31, 1775, with open warfare continuing around Boston, the Continental Congress rejects Parliament's efforts to divide the colonies by promisin...
AR-SP36 Washington: American Hero, with Otto Aouita
I sat down with filmmaker Otto Aouita to discuss his upcoming movie: Washington: American Hero, which is scheduled to be released on July 4, 2026.
Rev250-030 Riflemen Join the Continentals
For the week of July 23, 1775: A company of Pennsylvania Riflemen join the Siege of Boston. Congress appoints Benjamin Church as Surgeon General, and...
ARP359 George Washington's Inauguration
We look at what became of Federal Hall in NY after the federal government left. Also, book recommendations, online recommendations and question of th...
Rev250-029 National Day of Fasting
During the week of July 16, 1775, the siege of Boston is quiet. Congress calls for a national day of fasting on July 20. Militia in New York, North...
ARP358 Presidential Election of 1789
The first presidential elections excluded some states, chose electors without the popular vote, and delayed the selection of the president after membe...
Rev250-028 Burning Enoch Brown's Tavern
July 8-9, 1775: Continental Soldiers burn a Tavern that sits between enemy lines on Boston Neck. Also, George Washington holds his first Council of W...
Rev250-027 Adams Writes about Liberty
On July 7, 1775, John Adams responds to his wife Abigail's letter discussing the destruction at the battle of Bunker Hill. Adams notes that property...
ARP357 Implementing the Constitution
Even as the holdout states continue to consider ratification, the Confederation Congress schedules elections. State leaders struggle to organize elec...
Rev250-026 Causes and Necessity of Taking up Arms
On July 6, 1775, the Second Continental Congress approved a document explaining the reasons why they felt justified in taking up arms against the Brit...
Rev250-025 Olive Branch Petition
On July 5, 1775, after the outbreak of war in the colonies, the Continental Congress makes one final effort to reach an honorable and peaceful comprom...
AR-SP35 In Search of Molly Pitcher, with Linda Grant DePauw
Our American Revolution Round Table discusses Molly Pitcher, and other various topics with Dr. Linda Grant DePauw, History Professor Emeritus of Georg...