Committees of Correspondence | The Network That United the Colonies

Before telegraphs, telephones, or instant communication, the American colonies relied on riders carrying letters and reports along rough roads and coastal routes. The Committees of Correspondence helped spread news, warnings, and revolutionary ideas from colony to colony during a time of growing unrest. In this episode of Road to 250, discover how a communication network helped bring the colonies together on the road toward independence. Visit TheRoadto250.com for more American stories, events, podcasts, apparel, gifts, and ways to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary.