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Emerging Revolutionary War
by Emerging Revolutionary War
Welcome to the Emerging Revolutionary War podcast! Emerging Revolutionary War is a public history platform that explores all aspects of the Revolutionary War with up-and-coming historians and connects this history to the places where it occurred. We strive to make it fun and engaging for all audiences.
Episodes
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"Refusing a Crown: How George Washington Changed the World" with Richard Lim
We welcome historian and author Richard Lim to discuss his new book; Refusing a Crown: How George Washington Changed the World . Lim explores America’s surprisingly complex transition from monarchy to republican government through the life and leadership of George Washington. The book argues that...
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Western North Carolina and Eastern Tennessee in the American Revolution
Join Emerging Revolutionary War and author and historian Michael Hardy for the next Rev War Revelry about Western North Carolina and Eastern Tennessee in the American Revolution.
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250th of the Battles of Kip's Bay and Harlem Heights
Join Emerging Revolutionary War historians Mark Maloy and Dan Welch as they continue the discussion the New York Campaign between Washington and Howe. Maloy and Welch will discuss the importance of these battles and what there is to see today in New York City. Check out their new book "Conquer or...
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250th of the Battle of Brooklyn (Long Island)
Join historians Mark Maloy and Dan Welch as we discuss the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Brooklyn and the release of their new book "Conquer or Die" this fall.
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18th-Century Military Strategy on the Eve of the New York Campaign of 1776
Join the Emerging Revolutionary War and LTC (Ret.) Arthur 'Ben' Powers in a discussion about military strategy of the 18th century and how it corresponds to the thinking and mindsets of the general officers on the cusp of the New York Campaign of 1776.
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Young Washington Movie Review
Join Emerging Revolutionary War historians Rob Orrison and Mark Maloy along with Washington family historian Jim Bish as we review the new Young Washington movie!
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A Loyalist's View: Nicholas Cresswell's Diary
View the American Revolution and the Declaration of Independence through the eyes of an English traveler who visited Virginia from 1774-1777. Nicholas Cresswell's daily diary is a researchers dream into daily life during the American Revolution and understanding an Englishmen's point of view. We...
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250th of Independence!
Join Emerging Revolutionary War historians and guests as we discuss the road to independence on this 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. We will unwind some of the myths and misconceptions of the summer 1776 events in Philadelphia.
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Colonel William Prescott, Hero of Bunker Hill
Join the Emerging Revolutionary War near the 251st anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill for a "Rev War Revelry" with author Donald R. Ryan. He is the author of the biography, "Colonel William Prescott: Heroic Commander of the Battle of Bunker Hill" published in 2025.
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"The American Revolution and the Fate of the World" by Dr. Richard Bell
Dr. Richard Bell, historian and professor of history at the University of Maryland, will discuss his new book, “The American Revolution and the Fate of the World.” Published by Penguin Random House, this “revelatory and enthralling book, award-winning historian Richard Bell reveals the full…
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The Lees of Stratford and the Cause of Liberty
The Lees of Stratford and the Cause of Liberty by Dr. Gordon Blaine Steffey Of Richard Henry Lee, John Adams famously observed that he was "better known than acknowledged," an observation that applies to the entire revolutionary generation of Lees reared at Stratford in the Northern Neck of...
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Maryland in the American Revolution
Join Emerging Revolutionary War as we welcome emerging historian Drew Palmer, a recent America250 intern at Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine. His research centered on Fort Whetstone and the role that fort, which Fort McHenry would improve upon and replace, played during the...
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250th of the Battle of Gwynn's Island (Cricket Hill)
Between July 8 and July 10, 1776, battle raged once again in Virginia. Andrew Lewis and patriot soldiers from Virginia engaged John Murray, 4th Earl of Dunmore, naval squadron as well as British loyalist troops. Join friend of ERW and historian Patrick Hannum as he recounts the events that led up...
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The Battles of Spencer's Ordinary and Green Spring
Dr. John Maass will discuss his latest book, The Battles of Spencer's Ordinary and Green Spring, 1781 (Westholme Publishing) that covers the battles leading up to the Siege of Yorktown. Dr. Maass will discuss the battles and the research to write this foremost account on the battles of Spencer's...
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"Winning the Ten Crucial Days" with David Price
In David Price's work, Winning the Ten Crucial Days: The Keys to Victory in George Washington's Legendary Winter Campaign, the author analyzes one of the most pivotal moments during the Revolutionary War through a unique lens. Focusing on leadership, geography, weather, artillery, and…
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Atlas of Independence: John Adams and the American Revolution
Dr. Chris Mackowski dives into his new Emerging Rev War book on John Adams.
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250th of Henry Knox's "Noble Train of Artillery"
We welcome one of the top experts on Henry Knox, Dr. Phillip Hamilton, to discuss the life and career of Henry Knox and his expedition to move artillery from Fort Ticonderoga to Boston. Called the “noble train of artillery,” this movement allowed Washington to encircle Boston with artillery and...
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George Washington and Alexandria: A Founding Friendship
Join us as we talk about Tim Rose's new book on George Washington and his relationship with his hometown of Alexandria, VA. Tim is a local tour guide and will highlight the people and places that shaped Washington's life.
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250th of the Burning of Norfolk, Virginia
We welcome back historian Patrick Hannum as we discuss the events in Virginia after the Battle of Great Bridge. Was Norfolk burned by Dunmore as has been popularly understood or is the story more complicated? What became of the former slaves that joined Dunmore's army? Tune in and learn about the...
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"America Victorious" with Tom Hand
Emerging Revolutionary War Era welcomes back historian and author Tom Hand to discuss his new book, “America Victorious.”
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250th of the 1775 Canadian Campaign
Join us for this Rev War Revelry on the Canadian Campaign of 1775. We will discuss Arnold, Montgomery, Morgan and others on America's attempt to capture Montreal, Quebec and create a "14th colony." We welcome historians Alex Cain and Mike Cecere for his lively discussion.
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250th of the Battle of Great Bridge
Join us as we welcome historian Patrick H. Hannum, as we discuss the events leading up to and including the Battle of Great Bridge, fought on December 9, 1775. Patrick will also share his research of the men who were there at the battle and the long lasting impacts his small battle had on…
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Disagreeable Situation: American Prisoner Administration with Dr. Susan Brynne Long
While partisan warfare in the American south has gained popular and scholarly attention in recent years, little work has been done on the prisoners of the backcountry theater. Scholarship on British and Loyalist captives has emphasized the vigilante justice to which they were often subject, but...
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Marquis de Lafayette Returns: A Tour of America's National Capital Region
Join us for our next ERW Revelry on November 2 at 7 pm with author and historian Elizabeth Reese as we delve into her book, Marquis de Lafayette Returns: A Tour of America's National Capital Region. Reese's book explores the farewell tour of the beloved Revolutionary War hero, the Marquis de...
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A Perfect Frenzy: Lord Dunmore in Virginia, 1775-1776
Join us as we talk about Andrew Lawler’s latest book on the events of Virginia in 1775-1776, focusing on the impacts of Governor Lord Dunmore’s attempt to subjugate the Patriots. Lawler will discuss how Virginia shaped the course of the Revolution.
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"Liberty or Death!": The Culpeper Minutemen of 1775-1776
One of the first infamous miltiary units in Virginia during the American Revolution was the Culpeper Minutemen. Remembered and memorialized throughout the years, we welcome James Bish back to discuss the history of the men, the unit and what role they played in the early days of the Revolution in...
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George Washington’s Momentous Year: Valley Forge to Monmouth, January to July 1778
Join us as we welcome back historian and author Gary Ecelbarger as we discuss his latest book, George Washington's Momentous Year, Vol 2. Volume 2 picks up where Volume 1 concluded, in the wake of the Battle of Whitemarsh in early December 1777, with the British army returning to Philadelphia and...
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First Shots in Virginia: Governor Dunmore and the Battle of Hampton 250th
Join us as we welcome back historian and author Michael Cecere as we discuss one of the first battles of the American Revolution outside of New England. Virginia’s Royal Governor Lord Dunmore began his fall campaign to put down the rebellion in Virginia and attacked the town of Hampton, VA on...
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The Last Men Standing: The 8th Virginia Regiment with Gabe Neville
Join us as we welcome historian and author Gabe Neville back to Rev War Revelry. Gabe has just finished and published one of the most comprehensive Revolutionary War unit histories on the Eighth Virginia Regiment titled “The Last Men Standing, The Eighth Virignia Regiment.” We will talk with Gabe...
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Fighting for Philadelphia with Michael Harris
Join us as we welcome back historian and author Michael Harris as we discuss his new book “Fighting for Philadelphia: Forts Mercer and Mifflin, the Battle of Whitemarsh, and the Road to Valley Forge, October 5-December 19, 1777.” His latest book in his Philadelphia Campaign triology will wrap the...
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The Virginia Continental Line in the South, 1780-1783
Join us as we chat with historian and author John Settle on his new book covering the Virginia Continental Line in the South from 1780-1783.
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The Year That Made America: From Rebellion to Independence, 1775–1776 with Author Tom McMillan
While July 4, 1776 claims all the glory when it comes to the story of American independence, the actual vote for independence on July 2 almost didn't occur. From January's publication of Common Sense to December's darkest hours of the Revolution, author and historian Tom McMillan reconstructs the...
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French & Indian War: Fort Ligonier and the Forbes Expedition
Join us for this latest installment in our Rev War Revelry series as we sit down with Matt Gault, Director of Education, Fort Ligonier, to discuss the fort's history and its role played during the Forbes Expedition of 1758. General John Forbes' successful campaign culminated in the capture of...
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Review of Ken Burns' The American Revolution Episode 6
Emerging Revolutionary War historians review the sixth episode of Ken Burns' The American Revolution documentary.
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Review of Ken Burns' The American Revolution Episode 5
Emerging Revolutionary War historians review the fifth episode of Ken Burns' The American Revolution documentary.
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Review of Ken Burns' The American Revolution Episode 4
Emerging Revolutionary War historians review the fourth episode of Ken Burns' The American Revolution documentary.
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Review of Ken Burns' The American Revolution Episode 3
Emerging Revolutionary War historians review the third episode of Ken Burns' The American Revolution.
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Review of Ken Burns' The American Revolution Episode 2
Emerging Revolutionary War historians review the second episode of the new documentary Ken Burns' The American Revolution.
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Review of Ken Burns' The American Revolution Episode 1
Emerging Revolutionary War historians review the first episode of the new documentary Ken Burns' The American Revolution.
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250th of the Battle of Bunker Hill
On June 17, 1775, the last major engagement before George Washington arrived in Massachusetts to take command was fought between militia under Colonel William Prescott and British forces under General William Howe. Although a defeat for the patriots, resulting in the death of Dr. Joseph Warren…
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Bullet Strikes from the First Day of the American Revolution
Much has been written about the “shot heard around the world,” as the poet Ralph Waldo Emerson eloquently wrote in the 19th century. Yet, what about those actual shots? The musket balls fired on April 19, 1775? What was the damage, and how does this material culture history add to our overall...
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250th of the Capture of Fort Ticonderoga
Join us as we sit down to discuss the 250th anniversary of the capture of Fort Ticonderoga on May 10, 1775, a pivotal moment during the early days of the Revolutionary War. We will be joined by Stuart Lilie, Vice President of Public History, Fort Ticonderoga. We will discuss Ethan Allen and...
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250th of Dunmore and the Virginia Gunpowder Incident
Join historians Rob Orrison, Mark Maloy with Maureen Wiese and J. Michael Moore as we discuss the events leading up to the April 21, 1775 Powder Incident in Williamsburg, VA. A few days after Lexington and Concord (unknown to the Virginians at the time), Governor Lord Dunmore removed powder from...
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First Shots! The 250th of Lexington and Concord
Join Emerging Revolutionary War historians and special guests as we discuss the events of April 18-19, 1775 and learn about sites and events to see the anniversary weekend. Grab a drink as we have a fun round robin on everything Lexington and Concord!
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Old North Church 250th Anniversary
"He said to his friend, "If the British march By land or sea from the town to-night, Hang a lantern aloft in the belfry arch Of the North Church tower as a signal light,-- One, if by land, and two, if by sea;" These famous words from Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's poem about Paul Revere's ride...
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Bravery and Sacrifice: Women of the Revolution in the Southern Campaign
Join us as we chat with historian and author Robert Dunkerly about the role that women played in the Southern Campaigns. Most of us know about the story of Molly Pitcher but the women of the Southern Campaigns have been mostly over looked. Grab a drink and listen in as we uncover many untold...
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"Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death!" 250th Anniversary
Join us as we welcome Stephen Wilson, Executive Director with the St. John's Foundation as we discuss the Second Virginia Convention. Mostly known for Patrick Henry's famous "Give me Liberty or Give me Death" speech, the Second Virginia Convention that was held at St. John's Church in Richmond…
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Call to Arms: The Soldier and the Revolutionary War Exhibit at the National Museum of the US Army
Join us as we sit down with the curatorial staff of the National Museum of the United States Army, Chief Curator Paul Morando and Adam Zielinski, to discuss the upcoming new special exhibition to commemorate the U.S. Army’s 250th birthday in 2025, and our nation’s declaration of independence in...
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The Road to Concord, 250th Anniversary
We are excited to welcome historian and author J.L. Bell. Few know more about the events around Boston in 1775 than Bell. His blog, Boston 1775 is the most detailed and researched source on everything Boston 1775 (and before and after 1775). As we approach the 250th anniversary of Lexington and...
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Holding the Shots Heard 'Round the World
In July 2024, Minute Man National Historical Park announced the discovery of five musket balls fired at Concord’s North Bridge on April 19, 1775. Park Ranger Jarrad Fuoss joins Emerging Revolutionary War for a behind-the-scenes look at how the bullets were unearthed and will also provide a…
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Welcome to the Emerging Revolutionary War podcast! Emerging Revolutionary War is a public history platform that explores all aspects of the Revolutionary War with up-and-coming historians and connects this history to the places where it occurred. We strive to make it fun and engaging for all audiences.
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