American Revolution Podcast

Rev250-112 British Withdrawals

On November 4, General Guy Carleton gives up on his offensive on Lake Champlain, returning to Quebec. On November 5, General William Howe gives up on his offensive agains

ARP405 Quasi-War Navy

The Quasi-War with France gave birth to the US Navy and Marines, after Congress had eliminated both following the end of the Revolutionary War. US Navy ships take on Fren

Rev250-124 Battle of White Plains

On October 28, 1776, British Forces attack the Americans at White Plains, NY. For more on this, check up ⁠⁠Episode 112⁠⁠ on the American Revolution Podcast.⁠⁠https://bl

AR-SP55 Dr. Joseph Warren, with Salina Baker

Our roundtable discussion welcomed Salina Baker, author of Act Worthy of Yourselves: A Novel of Dr. Joseph Warren and an American Rebellion to discuss Joseph Warren. Vie

Rev250-123 Retreat to White Plains

On October 22, 1776, General Washington evacuates Harlem Heights, moving out of Manhattan to White Plains. The Continentals also skirmish with a loyalist regiment at Mama

ARP404 The Quasi-War Army

Caught up in War Fever, Congress authorizes a large standing army. Adams appoints George Washington as the commander, but Alexander Hamilton becomes the real power. This

Rev250-122 Pelham Bay

On October 18, 1776, British forces land and Pelham Bay, finally hoping to go after the main Continental Army under Washington at Harlem Heights. For more on this, check

ARP403 The XYZ Affair

In 1797, President Adams sends a peace commission to France to restore relations.  The French government refuses any official meetings until the commissioners pay bribes

Rev250-121 Throg's Neck

On October 12, 1776, The British Army lands at Throg's Neck, in the Bronx, in an attempt to attack the Continental Army. The attack does not go as planned. For more on t

Rev250-120 Valcour Bay

On October 11, 1776, General Benedict Arnold faces overwhelming odds to take on the British fleet on Lake Champlain. For more details, check out Episode 110 and Episode

ARP402 A Brawl in Congress

President Adams warns Congress that the US needs to Respond to France's diplomatic break with the US. Congress fails to unite around a single response. Adams sends a thre

Rev250-119 Canadian Invasion

On October 4, 1776, the British launch a fleet on Lake Champlain with the goal of recapturing Fort Ticonderoga and then marching to New York City. For more on this topic

AR-SP54 Kingdom of Devils

Our Round Table welcomed Author Katherine Grandjean, author of Kingdom of Devils: A Tale of Murder in the Shadow of the American Revolution. View a Transcript of this e

Rev250-118 Delegation to France

On September 26, 1776, the Continental Congress appoints a delegation to France to open diplomatic relations to support the war effort. For more on this, check out Episo

Rev250-117 Hanging Nathan Hale

On September 22, 1776 the British hanged Captain Nathan Hale. Before his death, he reported remarked “I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country.” For

War for Puerto Rico

In 1797, a British Naval Victory off the coast of Cape. St. Vincent, Portugal prevents Spain from supporting its colonies in the West Indies. Britain secures several smal

Rev250-116 The Great Fire of New York

On September 21, 1776 a fire ripped through New York City just days after the British occupation. For more on this, check out Episode 109 of the American Revolution Podc

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