Revolutionary War Rarities

Everyone has heard of the Declaration of Independence, but have you heard of the "Stone Engraving". It wasn't engraved into stone, but was engraved to save the document for future generations. Checkout this episode of Revolutionary war Rarities and learn more about the history of this most important document and how it was "saved" for all generations to see.

In this week's episode of Revolutionary War Rarities we are joined by Reese Holmes who served as the National President of Children of the American Revolution over the past year.  We discuss the many roles that Children played during our War for Independence as well as the mission of CAR.   Make sure and checkout this episode by clicking on the picture below.  Revolutionary War Rarities is the podcast from the Sons of the American Revolution.

This week's episode of Revolutionary War Rarities is an interview with Writer, Producer, and Director David Garrigus.  David is responsible for "The American Constitution", a documentary to be shown on PBS in September of this year.  Make sure and listen to this episode and learn more about the many challenges our founders faced with the monumental task of creating the American Constitution.  

More soldiers died from disease than by the enemy in the American Revolution.  Today we talk about smallpox and the impact it had on the war.  Revolutionary War Rarities is the podcast from the Sons of the American Revolution.

The Revolutionary Era consisted of numerous "Tea Parties".  Today's episode focuses on the Edenton Tea Party in Edenton North Carolina and the many "founding" women who made it happen.  Revolutionary War Rarities is the podcast from the Sons of the American Revolution.

Ever wondered what the British were thinking just before and during the American Revolution.  Check out this week's episode of Revolutionary War Rarities as we look at the Revolution from the British perspective.  Revolutionary War Rarities is the podcast from the Sons of the American Revolution.

Today we celebrate the release of our 100th episode.  Just click on the image below and we hope you enjoy this episode of Revolutionary War Rarities, the podcast from the Sons of the American Revolution.  If you feel led to do so, please subscribe to our YouTube Channel, join our Facebook Group, and follow us on Instagram.

In 1775 there was one last attempt by both the Americans and the British to avoid all-out war.  The American's issued the "Olive Branch Petition".  The British issued the "Conciliatory Proposal".  Today's episode focuses on the "Conciliatory Proposal".  Revolutionary War Rarities is the podcast from the Sons of the American Revolution.  Thank you for listening.

Today's episode is hosted by our friend, Benjamin Franklin.  This episode focuses on the political cartoons of the American Revolution.  Our music created for each podcast episode is now available by going to fastfunhistory.com and selecting the Music option.  We are the podcast from the Sons of the American Revolution.

On January 10, 1776, "Common Sense" was released and changed the course of history.  By clicking on the picture below you can join Thomas Paine, our host for this weeks episode, as we celebrate the 250th birthday of "Common Sense" and discuss the impact that it had on the United States of America.  Revolutionary War Rarities is the podcast from the Sons of the American Revolution.

What were our Founding Father's doing 250 years ago around Christmas?  Join us today by clicking on the picture below where we explore this question with our President General Michael J. Elston.  Merry Christmas from Revolutionary War Rarities and The Sons of the American Revolution.

In today’s episode we explore one of the most significant engineering feats of the American Revolution.  A “Great Chain” that was designed to protect the Hudson River from being taken by the British was deployed at West Point and played a major role in the ultimate victory by the Americans.  We hope you enjoy this episode of Revolutionary War Rarities, the podcast from the Sons of the American Revolution.

Today, we stay on Lake Champlain where we visit the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum and discuss the importance of that lake on the American Revolution.  Join Guest Host Roger Williams and Executive Director Chris Sabick as we discuss Lake Champlain and the battles fought on that critical resource.  Revolutionary War Rarities is the podcast from the Sons of the American Revolution.

On November 17, 1775 began the actions of the Noble Train of Artillery in the American Revolution. This ultimately resulted in the British evacuation of Boston. Make sure and check out this episode of Revolutionary War Rarities with special guest Dr. Matt Keagle, Curator at Fort Ticonderoga.  We are the podcast from the Sons of the American Revolution.

Hawaii was not known to our Founding Father’s.  But what our Founding Father’s did had a significant impact on the Kingdom of Hawaii shortly after the American Revolution.  So, make sure and listen to this episode of Revolutionary War Rarities; “Aloha from Hawaii”.

Join us today for the finale in the 3-part series on “West Florida”.  This series is endorsed by the Florida, Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana 250th Commissions and we are thankful for that endorsement.  We hope you enjoy today’s episode of Revolutionary War Rarities, the Podcast from the Sons of the American Revolution.

Today Revolutionary War Rarities visits The Benjamin Franklin House in London, England where we learn more about this home and Franklin's life in England prior to the American Revolution.  You can watch this week's episode by clicking on the picture below.  We are the podcast from the Sons of the American Revolution.

Today's episode of Revolutionary War Rarities is episode 2 in our 3-part series on West Florida and this one is titled "The War in the Gulf South".  This series is endorsed by the Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana 250th Commissions so we hope that you will watch this episode and learn more about the American Revolution outside of the original 13 colonies.  Just click on the picture below.  Thank you for watching Revolutionary War Rarities, the podcast from the Sons of the American Revolution.

There is tremendous Revolutionary War history in the Great State of Connecticut. Today we touch on just a part of that incredible history as we visit Mystic, New London, and Groton, Connecticut. Join us, along with our Guest Host Mr. Jacob Vink, as we discuss The Provision State and it's critical role in our revolution by clicking on the picture below.

Today we begin a 3-part series on West Florida which is endorsed by the Florida and Alabama 250th Commissions. Numerous areas claim “ownership” of the title “The 14th Colony” and West Florida is certainly one of them. So, we hope you enjoy this 3-part series of Revolutionary War Rarities, the podcast from the Sons of the American Revolution. Please make sure and subscribe to our YouTube Channel, follow us on Instagram, join our Facebook Group, subscribe on your favorite podcast application, and check out our website at fastfunhistory.com.

Music has always played a critical role throughout history and the American Revolution is no exception. Watch this week’s episode of Revolutionary War Rarities and learn about a rarely discussed song that played a critical role in American society. Make sure and check out a new song at the end of the episode too. We are the podcast from the Sons of the American Revolution.

Today’s episode of Revolutionary War Rarities focuses on Providence. Was God’s hand in the creation of the United States? Some believe it was and some believe it wasn’t. Watch today’s episode and decide for yourself. Make sure and listen to the special music created for this episode which can be heard during the credits at the end. Please subscribe and follow us on your favorite platform. We are the podcast from the Sons of the American Revolution.

This week’s episode of Revolutionary War Rarities focuses on a rarely known character of the American Revolution known as the called “The Mysterious Widow of Mount Holly, New Jersey”.  This individual was unknown until 1979, so watch this first episode of Season 4 by clicking on the picture below.  Make sure and check out the music at the end of this episode.  We are the podcast from the Sons of the American Revolution.

Did you know that the Second Continental Congress endorsed the creation of the first Bible printed in the United States?  The American Revolution caused a significant shortage of Bibles in the Colonies.  Enter Robert Aitken.  Watch today's episode to learn more about Robert Aitken, the Aitken Bible and the impact that it had on the Colonies.  We hope you enjoy this Season 3 Finale and thank you for being a part of Revolutionary War Rarities. 

June 17th was the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill. Join us for this episode of Revolutionary War Rarities and learn more about this critical day and battle of the American Revolution. You can watch this episode by clicking on the picture below. Revolutionary War Rarities is the podcast from the Sons of the American Revolution.

June 14th is the 250th birthday of the United States Army.  Today’s episode of Revolutionary War Rarities focuses on the creation of the Army and the impact it had on the Revolution.  Also, stay tuned to the credits at the end of this episode  to hear the special music dedicated to the founding of the Army.  You can visit fastfunhistory.com to start experiencing our special music collection associated with America’s Founding.  We have just started this effort, but we expect it to grow quickly so visit often to hear our specially created music.  Revolutionary War Rarities is the podcast from the Sons of the American Revolution.

Ever wondered what St. Louis had to do with the American Revolution? Today we explore that question as we celebrate the 245th anniversary of the Battle of St. Louis also known as the Battle of Fort San Carlos. Make sure and subscribe to our YouTube Channel, follow us on Instagram, join our Facebook Group, and checkout our website at fastfunhistory.com. We are the podcast from the Sons of the American Revolution.

Checkout today's episode of Revolutionary War Rarities. Today we visit the Boston Tea Party Museum in Boston, Massachusetts and you will see the only known remaining Tea Chest to have been part of that historic event.  Make sure Subscribe to our YouTube Channel, Like this video, follow us on Instagram, join our Facebook Group, follow us on your favorite podcast application, and checkout our website at fastfunhistory.com. Revolutionary War Rarities is the podcast from The Sons of the American Revolution.

Today's episode of Revolutionary War Rarities was filmed at Dorchester Heights in Boston.  Today we feature Dr. Matt Keagle, the Curator at Fort Ticonderoga.  We discuss the capture of Fort Ticonderoga, the Noble Train of Artillery, and Evacuation Day of Boston by the British.  All video of Fort Ticonderoga is copyrighted, but was provided by and used with permission of Fort Ticonderoga.  We hope you enjoy this episode of Revolutionary War Rarities.  We are the podcast from the Sons of the American Revolution.

Today, Revolutionary War Rarities takes you inside the steeple of the Old North Church!  We discuss Paul Revere, Concord, and Lexington as we celebrate the 250-year anniversary of the start of the American Revolution.  Please watch and listen to this special episode of Revolutionary War Rarities, the podcast from the Sons of the American Revolution.  Please subscribe to our YouTube Channel, follow us on Instagram, join our Facebook Group, follow us on your favorite podcast application, and check out our website at fastfunhistory.com. https://youtu.be/KLioN_UdN5A

One of the main rights guaranteed by the United States Constitution is Freedom of Religion.  Although there were numerous drivers behind guaranteeing that right, few played a more important role than the "Test Acts".  Check out this weeks episode with special guest Author Avellina Balestri.  Revolutionary War Rarities is the podcast from the Sons of the American Revolution.

There were many consequences of the American Revolution, some of which we experience to this day.  Join us on this week’s episode of Revolutionary War Rarities as we explore some of those consequences.  Make sure and Subscribe to our YouTube Channel and click the bell, follow us on Instagram, join our Facebook Group, and subscribe on your favorite podcast application.  Revolutionary War Rarities is the podcast from the Sons of the American Revolution.

Today's episode of Revolutionary War Rarities focuses on some of the American made weapons of the American Revolution and can be seen by clicking on the picture below.  It is interesting to see some of the personal hunting guns that were put into service simply because they were available.  Compare and contrast these weapons with the ones we presented in the Fall of 2024 when we released an episode titled "Foreign Aid".  That episode focused on some of the weapons provided by foreign countries.  We hope you enjoy this episode of Revolutionary War Rarities, the podcast from the Sons of the American Revolution.

In this episode we discuss Liberty Trees and their role in the American Revolution.  Make sure and subscribe to Revolutionary War Rarities and share our episode on your social media.  Thank you for being a part of the podcast from the Sons of the American Revolution.   Start to the Show Notes https://www.battlefields.org/learn/biographies/andrew-oliver https://www.tapinto.net/towns/randolph/sections/community-life/articles/randolph-s-300-year-old-liberty-tree-lives-out-final-day-removal-to-take-place-aug-31 https://www.arboristnow.com/news/The-Liberty-Tree-A-Forgotten-Symbol-of-the-American-Revolution https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liberty_Tree https://revolutionaryspaces.org/legacy-liberty-tree/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAqrG9BhAVEiwAaPu5zp-yLnOiSSYTSntpbU46FobXkfgVupjOaCMaol5EWPEhHENrgpV8tBoCK1wQAvD_BwE https://www.jyfmuseums.org/learn/interactives/liberty-tree#:~:text=What%20is%20a%20Liberty%20Tree,American%20Revolution%20Museum%20at%20Yorktown.

Would you believe that arguments between our Founding Fathers were fully as “spirited” as the debates in Washington D.C. today? Make sure and watch this episode of Revolutionary War Rarities as we discuss the disunity that could have easily torn this nation apart, even before it’s founding. We are the podcast from the Sons of the American Revolution.   A brief list of resources to do further research on the topics mentioned in this episode: Aaron Burr – Alexander Hamilton https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/films/duel/ The Blount Conspiracy https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Blount The Conway Cabal https://www.battlefields.org/learn/articles/conway-cabal Thomas Hickey Plot to kill George Washington https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/plot-kill-george-washington-180970729/ Matthew Lyon Censure for Sedition https://firstamendment.mtsu.edu/article/matthew-lyon/ Alien and Sedition Acts https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/adams-alien-and-seditions-act/ Silas Deane https://yankeeinstitute.org/2024/05/17/the-complicated-life-of-silas-deane/ The Death of George Wythe Season 3, Episode 1 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znrbrZFujyg&t XYZ Affair https://www.monticello.org/research-education/thomas-jefferson-encyclopedia/xyz-affair/ Additional Reading: “Founding Partisans: Hamilton, Madison, Jefferson, Adams and the Brawling Birth of American Politics” by H.W. Brands “The Adams Jefferson Letters: The Complete Correspondence Between Thomas Jefferson and Abigail and John Adams” edited by Lester Cappon

Traveling to and from the Colonies by boat in the 1700s was a terribly difficult task that took weeks of unimaginable challenges.  Today’s episode is titled “May Your Sails Be Full And Your Journey Safe” and we discuss many of the challenges that our forefathers faced.  Make sure and subscribe to our YouTube Challenge or on your favorite podcast application, join our private Facebook Group, follow us on Instagram, and check us out at fastfunhistory.com.  We hope you enjoy this episode.  Revolutionary War Rarities is the podcast from the Sons of  the American Revolution.   Show Notes: "Life At Sea In The Age Of Sail", Royal Museums Greenwich, https://www.rmg.co.uk/stories/topics/life-sea-age-sail   "Immigration and Migration (Colonial Era)",  The Encyclopedia of Greater Philadelphia, https://philadelphiaencyclopedia.org/essays/immigration- and-migration-colonial-era/   "Immigration in the 1600s and 1700s, Ancestry Family History Learning Hub, https://www.ancestry.com/c/ family-history-learning-hub/1600s-1700s-immigration   "Colonial Travel", www.constitutionfacts.com, https:// www.constitutionfacts.com/founders-library/colonial-travel/ ?srsltid=AfmBOopmVkGe8DvJS_7gupcn1LA7jqGNU- JmyEYC870dmgOq294nrPxM  

With the inauguration of the 47th President happening tomorrow, it seems appropriate to focus this episode on the history of the 1st Inauguration.  So, we hope you enjoy this episode of Revolutionary War Rarities, the podcast from the Sons of the American Revolution.   Make sure and subscribe to our YouTube Channel, join our Facebook Group, follow us on Instagram, check out our website at www.fastfunhistory.com,and subscribe on your favorite podcast application.

Hydrating during the American Revolution was a significant challenge.  On this week’s episode of Revolutionary War Rarities we welcome the Curator for the Sons of the American Revolution and go through the challenges and solutions of hydration during the American Revolution.  We are the podcast from the Sons of the American Revolution.   Please subscribe to our YouTube Channel, follow us on Instagram, join our Facebook Group, and check out our website at www.fastfunhistory.com.

Make sure and listen to this seasons Christmas Special where you will learn about much of the history of Christmas in the United States.  We have two very special guest hosts for this episode.  Merry Christmas everyone.  Revolutionary War Rarities is the podcast from the Sons of the American Revolution.   A brief list of resources to do further research on the topics mentioned in this episode: Christmas in the Colonies and Early America: “Christmas in Colonial and Revolutionary America” (from Fraunces Tavern) - https://www.frauncestavernmuseum.org/colonial-christmas The Washingtons and Christmas - https://www.mountvernon.org/the-estate-gardens/mount-vernon-christmas How Christmas became an American Holiday - https://theconversation.com/how-christmas-became-an-american-holiday-tradition-with-a-santa-claus-gifts-and-a-tree-172479 Origins of Santa - https://www.stnicholascenter.org/who-is-st-nicholas/origin-of-santa A History of Christmas - https://www.history.com/topics/christmas/history-of-christmas Joseph Plumb Martin: About Joseph Plumb Martin - https://www.battlefields.org/learn/articles/joseph-plumb-martin “Memoir of a Revolutionary Soldier” - https://books.google.me/books?id=wz01AwAAQBAJ&printsec=frontcover#v=onepage&q&f=false

The Age of Enlightenment led to the American Revolution.  The American Revolution led to the Age of Revolution.  This week’s episode of Revolutionary War Rarities discusses the Age of Revolution and the impact the American Revolution had on it.  So, please watch this episode by clicking on the picture below and make sure and subscribe to our YouTube Channel, join our Facebook Group, follow us on Instagram, and check out our website at fastfunhistory.com.  We are the podcast from the Sons of the American Revolution.   A brief list of resources to do further research on the topics mentioned in this episode: Age of Revolution: “Age of Revolutions” is an educational site with many resources to learn about the Age of Revolutions: https://ageofrevolution.org/ Additional links to research the various Revolutions: https://ageofrevolutions.com/links/ A list of the Revolutions that took place during the Age of Revolution: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Age_of_Revolution https://www.history.com/news/american-revolution-independence-movements Edmund Burke: https://oll.libertyfund.org/people/edmund-burke https://www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/burke_edmund.shtml Thomas Paine: https://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/thomas-paine https://oll.libertyfund.org/titles/paine-the-writings-of-thomas-paine-vol-i-1774-1779

During the American Revolution there was “A Man Named Beverley” who played a pivotal role in Loyalist activities.  Today, the Provinces of Eastern Canada are heavily populated with descendants of Tories / Colonists who remained loyal to the British Crown.  Click on the picture below to learn more about “A Man Named Beverley”, the prominence and wealth of his family, and the impact that he had on the Loyalists on Benedict Arnold and even on George Washington.  This weeks episode of Revolutionary War Rarities can be seen by clicking on the picture below.  We are the podcast from the Sons of the American Revolution.   A brief list of resources to do further research on the topics mentioned in this episode: Beverley Robinson: http://www.loyalamericanregiment.org/beverley.htm History of the Loyal American Regiment: http://www.loyalamericanregiment.org/reghist.htm History of the Beverley House https://americanaristocracy.com/houses/beverley-house The Migration of Loyalists to Canada: https://www.uottawa.ca/about-us/official-languages-bilingualism-institute/clmc/linguistic-history/american-revolution https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/loyalists

It is well known that Washington D.C. was carved out of parts of Virginia and parts of Maryland, but do you know how this was done? Today’s episode goes through the legislation that created the District of Columbia as well as the individual surveyors who “layed out Washington D.C.” and how they did it. You can see us on YouTube, your favorite podcast application, Instagram, X, Facebook, and our website (fastfunhistory.com). We are the podcast from the Sons of the American Revolution.   Show Notes: https://boundarystones.org/  A. Morton Thomas and Associates, Inc.: The Hunt for Southeast 8 (Apr. 29, 1991). Alexander, Mrs. Sally Kennedy: "A Sketch of the Life of Major Andrew Ellicott," Records of the Columbia Historical Society, Vol. 2, pp. 170-182 (1899). Baker, Marcus: "The Boundary Monuments of the District of Columbia," Records of the Columbia Historical Society, Vol. 1, pp. 215-224 (1897). Chase, Louise Coflin: Boundary Stones of the District of Columbia (1930) [unpublished manuscript in the Washingtoniana Collection of the District of Columbia Public Library], later reprinted (minus one paragraph) in Records and History of the Boundary Stones of the District of Columbia (no date) [unpublished manuscript in the Kiplinger Research Library of the Historical Society of Washington, D.C.]. DCDAR: Records and History of the Boundary Stones of the District of Columbia (no date) [unpublished manuscript in the Kiplinger Research Library of the Historical Society of Washington, D.C.]. DCDAR: Biographies of the Boundary Stones (2001) [unpublished manuscript in the Kiplinger Research Library of the Historical Society of Washington, D.C.]. Miller, Mrs. Charles S., State Historian, DCDAR: Correspondence with National Park Service regarding the disappearance and replacement of SE8 (1962). National Capital Planning Commission: Boundary Markers of the Nation's Capital: A Proposal for Their Preservation & Protection (Summer 1976). National Park Service: National Register of Historic Places Inventory - Nomination Form: Jones Point Lighthouse and District of Columbia South Cornerstone (Mar. 1980). Northern Virginia Boundary Stones Committee: 1994-1995 Findings and Recommendations of the Northern Virginia Boundary Stones Committee (Sep. 1995). Nye, Edwin Darby: "Revisiting Washington's Forty Boundary Stones, 1972," Records of the Columbia Historical Society, Vol. 48, pp. 740-751 (1973). Robinson, June: "The Arlington Boundary Stones," The Arlington Historical Magazine, Vol. 9, pp. 5-19 (Oct. 1989). Shuster, Ernest A.: The Original Boundary Stones of the District of Columbia (1908). Shuster, Ernest A.: "The Original Boundary Stones of the District of Columbia," National Geographic, pp. 356-359 (Apr. 1909). Stewart, John: "Early Maps and Surveyors of the City of Washington, D. C.," Records of the Columbia Historical Society, Vol. 2, pp. 48-61 (1895). Woodward, Fred E.: Chart Showing The Original Boundary Milestones of The District of Columbia (1906). Woodward, Fred E.: "A Ramble Along the Boundary Stones of the District of Columbia With a Camera," Records of the Columbia Historical Society, Vol. 10, pp. 63-87 (1907). Woodward, Fred E.: "With A Camera Over the Old District Boundary Lines," Records of the Columbia Historical Society, Vol. 11, pp. 1-15 (1908). Woodward, Fred E.: "The Recovery of the Southern Corner Stone of the District," Records of the Columbia Historical Society, Vol. 18, pp. 16-24 (1915). Woodward, Fred E.: "Boundary Mile Stones" (1916) in Records and History of the Boundary Stones of the District of Columbia (no date) [unpublished manuscript in the Kiplinger Research Library of the Historical Society of Washington, D.C.].

Check out our Halloween Special of Revolutionary War Rarities as we discuss some frightening medical devices used during the American Revolution. For the most part, the medical devices used back then have absolutely no purpose, according to our current knowledge. We hope you enjoy this episode and learn more about healthcare, or its lack thereof, during the American Revolution. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel, follow us on Instagram and your favorite podcast applications, and check out our website at fastfunhistory.com. Revolutionary War Rarities is the podcast from the Sons of the American Revolution.

Dr. Matthew Bowdish joins us today as we discuss the “Medical History of George Washington”.  As Commander in Chief his health was not well known to the general public as it was a matter of national security.  However, we do know that he suffered from many diseases and that his ultimate death was likely caused by the medical practices of the day.  Click on the picture below to watch this week’s episode of Revolutionary War Rarities.  We are the podcast from the Sons of the American Revolution.   A brief list of resources to do further research on the topics mentioned in this episode: Abrams JE. Revolutionary Medicine, NYU Press, 2013 Coss S. The Fever of 1721, Simon & Schuster, 2016 Curfman D., The Medical History of the Father Our Country - General George Washington.  At OFPA Website Reiss O. Medicine and the American Revolution, McFarland & Co. 1998 Scheidemandel H.  Did George Washington Die of Quinsy?  Arch Oto (102) 519-21. Shyrock R.  Medicine and Society in America 1660-1880.  Cornell University Press 2010. Wilbur C.  Revolutionary Medicine 1700-1800, Globe Pequot, 1997. George Washington’s Ancestry: https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Washington/05-10-02-0211-0002 https://www.mountvernon.org/library/digitalhistory/digital-encyclopedia/article/ancestry https://www.georgewashington.org/ancestry-and-family-history.jsp https://www.mountvernon.org/library/digitalhistory/digital-encyclopedia/article/american-ancestry George Washington’s Health History: https://www.mountvernon.org/george-washington/health https://www.americanheritage.com/medical-profile-george-washington https://www.nlm.nih.gov/exhibition/georgewashington/index.html https://constitutioncenter.org/blog/the-mysterious-death-of-george-washington https://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/george-washingtons-medical-chart  

Foreign Aid in the United States is commonly tracked back to the reconstruction of Europe after World War II.  But, the United States of America would not exist today without the Foreign Aid received from numerous countries during the American Revolution.  Much, but not all, of this aid was received in the form of weapons.  Watch this episode of Revolutionary War Rarities by clicking on the picture below and learn more about the countries and what weapons they provided.  Make sure and like the episode, subscribe to our YouTube channel, join our Facebook Group, follow us on Instagram, and check out our website at fastfunhistory.com.  We are the podcast from the Sons of the American Revolution.

What is the deal with the wigs?  Why did our Founding Father’s wear these big, bulky, uncomfortable wigs?  Make sure and watch this episode of Revolutionary War Rarities to learn more about what drove this strange “fashion”.  And, make sure and share this video with your friends and family.  Thank you for being a part of Revolutionary War Rarities, the podcast from The Sons of the American Revolution.

The American Revolution took many different people and many different talents to win.  It took a very talented “voice”, a very talented “pen”, and a very talented “sword”.  Watch this weeks episode of Revolutionary War Rarities by clicking on the picture below and learn more about “The Voice, The Pen, and The Sword”.  Please share this video with your friends and subscribe to our YouTube Channel, follow us on Instagram, check us out on X, watch or listen on most podcast applications, and take a look at our website at fastfunhistory.com.  Thank you for being a part of Revolutionary War Rarities.  We are the podcast from the Sons of the American Revolution.   A brief list of resources to do further research on the Founding Fathers mentioned in this episode: Patrick Henry https://www.redhill.org/ https://www.redhill.org/primary-sources/ https://www.colonialwilliamsburg.org/learn/deep-dives/give-me-liberty-or-give-me-death/ Thomas Paine https://www.thomaspaine.org/writings.html https://www.biography.com/political-figures/thomas-paine Thomas Jefferson https://www.monticello.org/ George Washington https://www.mountvernon.org/

The treatment of Prisoner's of War is a long and disgusting history.  The evil treatment delivered to Prisoners of War goes back as far as War itself.  During the American Revolution, American prisoner's of the British were placed deep inside ships and left to die.  Air quality was so bad that a candle would not even stay lit.  More people died in these Prison Ships than died in battle.  Make sure and watch or listen to this episode of Revolutionary War Rarities.  We are the podcast from the Sons of the American Revolution.   For more information on this episode reference: https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/1963/february/old-jersey-prison-ship - U.S. Naval Institute https://www.history.com/news/british-prison-ships-american-revolution-hms-jersey - "The Appalling Way the British Tried to Recruit Americans Away from Revolt https://www.mountvernon.org/library/digitalhistory/digital-encyclopedia/article/prisoners-of-war - "Prisoners of War" https://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/the-hms-jersey - HMS Jersey - Prison, Revolution & Ship https://www.frauncestavernmuseum.org/hms-jersey - HMS Jersey   Find Revolutionary War Rarities on the internet at https://www.fastfunhistory.com  Find us on Facebook and Instagram by searching “Revolutionary War Rarities” For more educational resources from the Sons of the American Revolution: https://www.Education.sar.org

Season 3 begins today.  George Wythe was known for many things; Signing the Declaration of Independence and teaching and mentoring Thomas Jefferson.  But, did you know that he was likely murdered by his own Nephew?  There is some strange evidence in this one, but the story is intriguing and worth learning about.  We hope you enjoy the Season 3 “opener” and we thank you for being part of Revolutionary War Rarities.  Make sure and subscribe to our YouTube Channel, join our Facebook Group, follow us on Instagram, and check out our website at fastfunhistory.com.  We are the podcast from the Sons of the American Revolution. Resources to learn more about George Wythe   “Biography of George Wythe” from Colonial Williamsburg Foundation: https://www.colonialwilliamsburg.org/explore/nation-builders/george-wythe/   George Wythe – Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello: https://www.monticello.org/research-education/thomas-jefferson-encyclopedia/george-wythe/ “Discovered: Jefferson’s list of George Wythe’s ‘legacie.’” Monticello Newsletter vol. 20, no. 2 (Winter 2009): https://monticello-www.s3.amazonaws.com/files/old/inline-pdfs/2009wGeorgeWytheWntr09.pdf?bigtree_htaccess_url=sites/default/files/inline-pdfs/2009wGeorgeWytheWntr09.pdf Resources from the Thomas Jefferson Portal in WorldCat: https://tjportal.on.worldcat.org/search?databaseList=638&queryString=George+Wythe&clusterResults=true --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Find Revolutionary War Rarities on the internet at https://www.fastfunhistory.com Find us on Facebook and Instagram by searching “Revolutionary War Rarities” For more educational resources from the Sons of the American Revolution: https://www.Education.sar.org

Maryland acquired the nickname “The Old Line State” for actions taken by the Maryland 400 during the American Revolution. The entire revolution was almost lost less than two months after the release of the Declaration of Independence. We hope you enjoy the Season 2 Finale as we talk with the 5th Great Grandson of Mordecai Gist whose troops ultimately saved the revolution and the United States of America. Just click on the picture below and thank you for being a part of Revolutionary War Rarities. We are the podcast from the Sons of the American Revolution.