American Revolution Podcast

Rev250-115 Harlem Heights

On September 16, 1776, a British advance party probes the Continental Lines at Harlem Heights.  The Continentals push them back and prove that they will stand and fight.

ARP400 The Maria Reynolds Affair

In 1797 the nation was scandalized over the public revelation of a sexual affair involving Alexander Hamilton and Maria Reynolds. The story also raised questions about po

Rev250-114 Kips Bay

On September 15, 1776, British forces landed at Kips Bay on Manhattan, forcing the militia defenders to flee and threatening the capture of the entire Continental Army. G

ARP399 The Financial Crisis of 1797

The war in Europe, and the Bank of England's failure to supports its own banknotes, triggers a financial crisis in America. Among the casualties is Robert Morris. The onc

Rev250-113 Launch of the Turtle

On September 6, 1776, the Continental Army deployed a submarine against the British fleet in New York. For more on this, go to Episode 104 of the American Revolution Pod

Rev250-112 Long Island Peace Conference

During the first week of September, 1776, an American delegation from the Continental Congress in Philadelphia, accepted an invitation to travel to New York to discuss. A

AR-SP53 Eric Metaxas - Revolution

Author Eric Metaxas joined our August 2026 round table on Zoom to discuss his new book Get a copy of Revolution: The Birth of the Greatest Nation in the History of the W

Rev250-111 Evacuation of Brooklyn

Over the night of August 29-30. The Continental Army pulls off a miraculous retreat from Brooklyn into Manhattan, across the East River, while the British are poised to d

Rev230-110 Battle of Brooklyn

During the last week of August, 1776, the British capture Long Island, handing a devastating blow to the Americans. For more context, check out Episode 103 of the Americ

ARP398 John Adams Inauguration

March 4, 1797: John Adams takes the oath of office, replacing George Washington as President. Almost immediately, he feels alone and without political allies. Podcast To

Rev250-109 British land on Long Island

On August 22, 1776 the British began landing on Long Island in preparation for attacking the Continental Army. For more context, check out Episode 103 of the American Re

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ARP397 The End of Washington's Presidency

George Washington gives his last State of the Union address, then completes his final months in office frustrated with an increasingly divided Congress and nation. Podca

Rev250-108 Peace Discussions

As the British Army and Navy assembled in New York Harbor over July and August, 1776, Admiral Richard Howe reached out to his friend Benjamin Franklin to see if they coul

ARP396 Election of 1796

In 1796, Adams beats Jefferson in the presidential race, but shenanigans among the electors prevents Adams' running mate, Thomas Pinckney from beating Jefferson, meaning

395b Washington's Farewell Address (full text)

On December 19, 1796 President Washington released his farewell address. This is a recording of the full text of Washington's address. For more context, listen to Episod

Rev250-107 Debating Escape from New York

By the beginning of August, 1776, most of the British fleet was in New York Harbor. The British Army was sitting on Statin Island, awaiting an attack. The Continental Arm

ARP395 Washington's Farewell Address

Washington waits until just before the 1796 presidential elections to announce that he will not run for a third term. His address received mixed reviews but has been reme

Rev250-106 Signing the Declaration

On August 2, 1776, nearly a month after approving it, and after thousands of other copies were distributed around the country, delegates to the Continental Congress signe

Rev250-105 War with the Cherokee

On July 29, South Carolina militia launched an army to put an end to the attacks on their frontier. For more context, check out Episode 102 of the American Revolution Po