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Rooted in Revolution
by Samantha Griffin
Rooted in Revolution: Heroes of Central Virginia is a limited historical podcast series honoring America’s 250th anniversary by telling the stories of Central Virginia’s heroes — the famous, the forgotten, and the faithful. Written and produced by Samantha Griffin, this solo-narrated series explores real people connected to Lynchburg and the surrounding region whose lives quietly shaped a nation. From enslaved women who stitched their way to freedom, to Revolutionary families who bore the cost of independence close to home, to faith leaders and thinkers who carried communities through uncertain times — these are the stories history textbooks often leave behind. Each episode brings listeners into the lived experience of the past, grounding national history in local places, personal choices, and enduring legacy. Because in Virginia, history isn’t just remembered. It’s rooted — and st
Episodes
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Point of Honor: As told through the eyes of Mary Bryce
Some stories were never written down. But they were lived. Episode 4 of Rooted in Revolution centers on Mary Bryce, an enslaved woman whose life unfolded at Point of Honor, in the shadow of conversations about liberty she was never meant to share. This episode is about memory, presence, and...
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Patrick Henry: The Voice that Dared a Nation
History isn’t just something we read… it’s something we inherit. In this episode of Rooted in Revolution, we step into the final days of Patrick Henry—the firebrand voice behind “Give me liberty, or give me death!” But this isn’t the speech you’ve heard a thousand times… This is the aftermath.…
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Patrick Henry: Trailer episode 3
Before independence had a declaration, it had a voice. In this episode of Rooted in Revolution, we step into the charged atmosphere of colonial Virginia to explore the life and legacy of Patrick Henry—the fiery orator whose words ignited resistance and helped push a reluctant colony toward...
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Rooted in Revolution: TRAILER:
Rooted in Revolution is a limited podcast series exploring the true stories that shaped Central Virginia during the colonial and Revolutionary eras—told from the ground up. Set along rivers, roads, plantations, and early towns, the series uncovers the people and moments often left out of...
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Murder on the James
Murder on the James is a cinematic, historically grounded true-crime episode that explores a violent death along Virginia’s most important Revolutionary-era waterway. Set against the backdrop of plantations, river commerce, and early American courts, the episode examines how justice operated when...
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Murder on the James
Set along the banks of the James River and rooted in the red clay of Central Virginia, the Rooted in Revolution trailer introduces a historical podcast that goes beyond the legends to uncover the lives, conflicts, and crimes that shaped early America. Through immersive sound design and narrative...
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Rooted in Revolution: A Central Virginia Story
Rooted in Revolution is a Central Virginia-based historical podcast that tells the stories behind the people, places, and moments that shaped a nation—starting right here at home. Written and produced by Samantha Griffin, this limited series honors America’s 250th anniversary by focusing on real...
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Elizabeth Keckley: A Life Sewn in Courage
Before she became one of the most sought-after dressmakers in Washington, D.C., Elizabeth Keckley lived in bondage in Central Virginia. In this opening episode, we trace Keckley’s time in Lynchburg—where her extraordinary skill as a seamstress became a quiet form of resistance. Through relentless...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Rooted in Revolution: Heroes of Central Virginia is a limited historical podcast series honoring America’s 250th anniversary by telling the stories of Central Virginia’s heroes — the famous, the forgotten, and the faithful.
Written and produced by Samantha Griffin, this solo-narrated series explores real people connected to Lynchburg and the surrounding region whose lives quietly shaped a nation. From enslaved women who stitched their way to freedom, to Revolutionary families who bore the cost of independence close to home, to faith leaders and thinkers who carried communities through uncertain times — these are the stories history textbooks often leave behind.
Each episode brings listeners into the lived experience of the past, grounding national history in local places, personal choices, and enduring legacy.
Because in Virginia, history isn’t just remembered.
It’s rooted — and st
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Samantha Griffin
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Rooted in Revolution: Heroes of Central Virginia is a limited historical podcast series honoring America’s 250th anniversary by telling the stories of Central Virginia’s heroes — the famous, the forgotten, and the faithful. Written and produced by Samantha Griffin, this solo-narrated series...
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Rooted in Revolution is created and hosted by Samantha Griffin.
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