2.9: Martha Washington, the Oneidas, and the Winter at Valley Forge

Send us Fan Mail Those present at the winter at Valley Forge in 1777-1778 included a veritable “who’s who” of future American political leadership, such as George Washington, Henry Knox, and Alexander Hamilton.  Prominent names are usually associated with this critical transition period, and rightfully so…but there were women who accompanied the army to this camp, and Indigenous allies also arrived as winter turned into spring to help the Continental Army with their war effort.  These last two categories of individuals are the ones we shall focus on in this episode of History: Beyond the Textbook: Martha Washington, the Oneidas, and the Winter at Valley Forge.Key PeopleMartha WashingtonHan YerryTwo Kettles TogetherSamuel KirklandGeorge WashingtonMarquis de LafayetteKey EventsValley ForgeBattle of OriskanyBattle of Barren HillWe're back for Season Four of History: Beyond the Textbook!  This season will  focus on the stories of individuals who shaped "America's Federalist Era" in the years roughly 1789-1800.  The first six episodes will release every Tuesday from October 28-December 2, while the second six episodes will be released every Tuesday from February 17-March 24.   Catch up on Season One, "America's Colonial Era," Season Two, "America's Revolution," and Season Three, "America's Crucial Years," wherever you listen to your podcasts!Feel free to contact us with feedback or questions by clicking the "Send Us a Text" link or email us at: [email protected]