Revolutionary War Rarities

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.