EPISODE · May 29, 2026 · 1 MIN
John Stark | The Hero of Bennington
from The Road to 250 · host roadto250
In the summer of 1777, militia leader John Stark rallied American forces during the Battle of Bennington, one of the important turning points of the Revolutionary War. Fighting across wooded hills and open farmland, Stark’s troops disrupted British supply efforts and boosted morale for the revolutionary cause during a difficult stage of the conflict. In this episode of Road to 250, discover how a determined militia victory helped shift momentum toward independence. Visit TheRoadto250.com for more American stories, events, podcasts, apparel, gifts, and ways to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary.
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In the summer of 1777, militia leader John Stark rallied American forces during the Battle of Bennington, one of the important turning points of the Revolutionary War. Fighting across wooded hills and open farmland, Stark’s troops disrupted British supply efforts and boosted morale for the revolutionary cause during a difficult stage of the conflict. In this episode of Road to 250, discover how a determined militia victory helped shift momentum toward independence. Visit TheRoadto250.com for more American stories, events, podcasts, apparel, gifts, and ways to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary.
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