Revolutionary War Rarities

June 17th was the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill.  This episode of Revolutionary War Rarities focuses on that Battle and some of it's little known facts.  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. We are the podcast from the Sons of the American Revolution.   Please subscribe to us on your favorite podcast application, subscribe to our YouTube Channel, join our Facebook Group, and follow us on Instagram.  We are Revolutionary War Rarities.

The Boston Tea Party was one of the most iconic events leading up to the American Revolution.  Join us today, by clicking on the picture below, as we visit the Boston Tea Party Museum in Boston, Massachusetts and you will see the only known Tea Chest to have been part of that historic event.  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.

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".  Watch this weeks episode of Revolutionary War Rarities as we welcome 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. Watch by clicking on the picture below. 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, 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, join our Facebook Group, follow us on Instagram and check out our website at www.fastfunhistory.com.  We are the podcast from the Sons of the American Revolution.

Make sure and check out our Christmas Special for Season 3.  This episode features two very special guest hosts where they discuss much of the history of Christmas in the United States.  Merry Christmas everyone and 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 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.   Show Notes: 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 and learn more about the countries and what weapons they provided.

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 prisoners 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 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.

The founding era of the United States is full of names that played a major role in the creation of this nation.  This week's episode is about an individual who is rarely talked about, but played a tremendous role in our founding.  Make sure and click on the picture below to learn about this Founding Father and to watch the latest episode of Revolutionary War Rarities.  We are the podcast from the Sons of the American Revolution.    Show Notes: A brief list of resources to do further research on the topics mentioned in this episode. The Lee Resolution: https://www.archives.gov/milestone-documents/lee-resolution https://declaration.fas.harvard.edu/blog/dd-lee-resolution More history about how the writing and adoption of the Declaration of Independence: https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/declaration-history https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/signing-declaration-independence/ https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/declaration/how-did-it-happen Little Known Facts about the Declaration of Independence: https://www.history.com/news/9-things-you-may-not-know-about-the-declaration-of-independence Timothy Matlack: https://allthingsliberty.com/2021/08/timothy-matlack-scribe-of-the-declaration-of-independence/ https://archives.upenn.edu/exhibits/penn-people/biography/timothy-matlack/ The Dunlap Broadsides: https://prologue.blogs.archives.gov/2018/07/03/dunlaps-declaration-of-independence/ https://www.loc.gov/resource/gdcwdl.wdl_02716/?r=-0.613,0.324,2.225,0.936,0 Season 1, Episode 9: “The Busted Bell” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0m8FtU1fLY&t=2s History of the celebration of the 4th of July: https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/july-4th https://www.mountvernon.org/george-washington/the-revolutionary-war/the-earliest-july-4-celebrations/ To learn more about Constitution Hall Park in Huntsville: https://earlyworks.com/constitution-hall-park/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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

As we approach the 4th of July, we thought it made sense to talk about the history of that date and some of the myths associated with it.  Make sure and checkout this episode of Revolutionary War Rarities, the podcast from the Sons of the American Revolution.  Also, make sure and subscribe to our YouTube Channel, join our private Facebook Group, follow us on Instagram, subscribe on your favorite podcast application, and check out our website at fastfunhistory.com.  Thank you for being a part of Revolutionary War Rarities.   Show Notes: A brief list of resources to do further research on the topics mentioned in this episode. The Lee Resolution: https://www.archives.gov/milestone-documents/lee-resolution https://declaration.fas.harvard.edu/blog/dd-lee-resolution More history about how the writing and adoption of the Declaration of Independence: https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/declaration-history https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/signing-declaration-independence/ https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/declaration/how-did-it-happen Little Known Facts about the Declaration of Independence: https://www.history.com/news/9-things-you-may-not-know-about-the-declaration-of-independence Timothy Matlack: https://allthingsliberty.com/2021/08/timothy-matlack-scribe-of-the-declaration-of-independence/ https://archives.upenn.edu/exhibits/penn-people/biography/timothy-matlack/ The Dunlap Broadsides: https://prologue.blogs.archives.gov/2018/07/03/dunlaps-declaration-of-independence/ https://www.loc.gov/resource/gdcwdl.wdl_02716/?r=-0.613,0.324,2.225,0.936,0 Season 1, Episode 9: “The Busted Bell” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0m8FtU1fLY&t=2s History of the celebration of the 4th of July: https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/july-4th https://www.mountvernon.org/george-washington/the-revolutionary-war/the-earliest-july-4-celebrations/ To learn more about Constitution Hall Park in Huntsville: https://earlyworks.com/constitution-hall-park/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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

One of our most influential Founding Father's died a hated man. Sometimes this Founding Father used the pen name "Amicus". When he died, only six people attended his funeral. Watch this episode to learn more and thank you for being a part of Revolutionary War Rarities.  Make sure and subscribe to our YouTube Channel, subscribe on your favorite podcast application, follow us on Instagram, and join our Facebook Group.  We can also be seen at www.fastfunhistory.com.

Season 2, Episode 22 “Thank You Mr. Potts” is available by clicking on the picture below.  Have you ever heard of the Pott's Family and their business that manufactured military materials during the American Revolution? You might be surprised to learn where this business was located, what happened to it, and what that land was ultimately used for. Make sure and check out this episode of Revolutionary War Rarities and learn exactly where that land, that business, and that house were located and how they were all used to help win the American Revolution.  Please subscribe to our YouTube Channel, join our Facebook Group, follow us on Instagram, and check out fastfunhistory.com for more information on 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. John Potts: https://explorepahistory.com/hmarker.php?markerId=1-A-2B3 Resources to learn more about Valley Forge from the Battle of Valley Forge in 1777 through the Winter Encampment of 1777-1778: https://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/valley-forge https://www.nps.gov/vafo/learn/historyculture/valley-forge-history-and-significance.htm https://www.battlefields.org/learn/articles/winter-valley-forge Ten Facts about Valley Forge: https://www.battlefields.org/learn/articles/10-facts-valley-forge To learn more about modern-day Valley Forge and the Isaac Potts House: https://www.nps.gov/museum/exhibits/valley_forge/overview.html https://www.nps.gov/places/washingtons-headquarters.htm https://www.nps.gov/museum/exhibits/valley_forge/washington_headquarters.html --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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

Today's episode is the last in a series of three episodes about the crossing of the Delaware River.  We had a Christmas Special that talked about the famous crossing and the issues with the famous painting.  The second episode was the “Prequel” to the crossing.  Today's episode is “The Sequel” to the crossing and focuses on the days and months that followed the famous crossing and the Winter quarters established in Morristown, NJ.  We hope you enjoy this episode and we thank you for being a part of Revolutionary War Rarities, the podcast from The Sons of the American Revolution.  Please invite others to join our Facebook Group, subscribe on YouTube, follow us on Instagram and check out our website at fastfunhistory.com.   A brief list of resources to do further research on the topics mentioned in this episode. Ten Crucial Days: https://tencrucialdays.org/ Washington Crossing Historical Park: https://www.wcpa-nj.com/ For more on the battles discussed in this episode: Assunpink Creek: https://www.battlefields.org/learn/maps/trenton-second-battle-jan-2-1777 https://www.americanhistorycentral.com/entries/second-battle-of-trenton-at-assunpink-creek-1777/ Bound Brook: https://www.staatshouse.org/events/battle-of-bound-brook/ https://militaryhistorynow.com/2023/05/28/the-battle-of-bound-brook-a-tutorial-in-the-art-of-war/ Princeton: https://www.battlefields.org/learn/revolutionary-war/battles/princeton Forage Wars: https://revolutionarywar.us/year-1777/forage-war/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forage_War --------------------- 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

Please click on the picture below and watch the latest episode of Revolutionary War Rarities, the podcast from The Sons of the American Revolution.  This episode is entitled “I Did Not Know That” and focuses on numerous little-known facts and people of the American Revolution.  Today, we also have a very special guest joining us and his name is Val Crofts.  Val is a member of the United States Semiquincentennial Commission serving alongside numerous United States Senators, Congressmen, Presidential Cabinet members and even a past Supreme Court Justice.  So, please watch our latest episode and share with others.  We are continuing to grow, but we need your help.  Thank you for being a part of Revolutionary War Rarities.

Music has always played an important role throughout the history of this nation and the Revolutionary War was no different.  This week's episode of Revolutionary War Rarities focuses on one song which was intended as an insult to the Colonial Soldiers, a song that many of us grew up singing.  Make sure and watch by clicking 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.   A brief list of resources to do further research on the topics mentioned in this episode. For more on the history and meaning of “Yankee Doodle Dandy” visit: https://americansongwriter.com/meaning-of-yankee-doodle-song-lyrics/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yankee_Doodle Richard Shuckburgh: https://exhibitions.nysm.nysed.gov/albany/bios/s/rishuck.html To listen to a version of “Chester” that was mentioned in the episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7S_07E-9CA If you are ever in Louisville, be sure to visit The Brown Hotel, home of the original Hot Brown: https://www.brownhotel.com/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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

One of the most iconic events of the American Revolution was the "Crossing of the Delaware River". Are you aware of the events that made that crossing so critical that even a Nor'easter would not result in it's cancellation? Joining us this week is our Special Guest Roger Williams. Roger is the co-founder of tencrucialdays.org and was previously our guest on last year's Christmas Special. We hope you enjoy this episode of Revolutionary War Rarities.   Please make sure and subscribe to our YouTube Channel, join our Facebook Group, and follow us on Instagram.  More information can also be found at fastfunhistory.com. Show Notes: A brief list of resources to do further research on the topics mentioned in this episode. Ten Crucial Days: https://tencrucialdays.org/ SAR Library: https://library.sar.org/ Thomas Payne's pamphlet The Crisis: https://nj.gov/state/historical/assets/pdf/topical/war-document-december-23rd-1776.pdf A brief summary of the New York Campaign: https://www.mountvernon.org/library/digitalhistory/digital-encyclopedia/article/new-york-campaign/ The proclamation by Howe brothers offering restoration of peace: https://digital.lib.niu.edu/islandora/object/niu-amarch%3A96725 British Cantonments between Burlington and New Bridge, New Jersey in 1776: http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.gmd/g3811s.ct000077 Petty Coat Bridge: https://www.battlefields.org/visit/battlefields/petticoat-bridge Mount Holly New Jersey: https://www.battlefields.org/learn/revolutionary-war/battles/mount-holly American Battlefield Trust: https://www.battlefields.org/ The Enemy Harassed: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Enemy-Harassed/Jim-Stempel/9781637586150   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://Education.sar.org

The United States Marine's have been in existence since just about the very beginning.   Join us now, by clicking on the picture below to learn more about the founding of the United States Marines and the role they played in the American Revolution.  “Semper Fi” or “Semper Fidelis” is Latin for “Always Faithful” and that is what the United States Marine Corp has always been!  Faithful to the cause of Freedom and Liberty, faithful to the mission, and each Marine has always been faithful to the Marine on their right and the Marine on their left!    Make sure and check out the Show Notes for references and research information.  And, please subscribe to our YouTube Channel, join our Facebook Group, and Follow us on Instagram.  Our webpage can be found at fastfunhistory.com.  Now, we hope you enjoy this episode of Revolutionary War Rarities, the podcast from The Sons of the American Revolution.  Make sure and check out the Show Notes for references and further details on the Marines and their founding.   A brief list of resources to do further research on the topics mentioned in this episode. The Founding and History of the USMC: www.usmcu.edu/Research/Marine-Corps-History-Division/Brief-Histories/ www.marines.com Original resolution to establish the Continental Marines:  www.usmcu.edu/Research/Marine-Corps-History-Division/Frequently-Requested-Topics/Historical-Documents-Orders-and-Speeches/Resolution-Establishing-the-Continental-Marines/ Marines in the American Revolution https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/1923/june/american-marines-revolution A Pictorial History of the Marines in the Revolution Officers of the Continental Marine Corps For a brief history of John Martin and African Americans in the USMC https://www.dvidshub.net/news/373064/history-black-marine About Tun Tavern and the effort to build a replica  www.thetun.org/ “Washington's Marines: The Origins of the Corps and the American Revolution, 1775-1777” https://www.savasbeatie.com/washingtons-marines-the-origins-of-the-corps-and-the-american-revolution-1775-1777/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Find Revolutionary War Rarities on the internet at www.fastfunhistory.com Join us on Facebook or Instagram! For more Educational resources from the Sons of the American Revolution: Education.sar.org  American Village: https://www.americanvillage.org/

The current day State of Maine was part of Massachusetts during the American Revolution.  And, when Thomas Gage needed certain supplies, he knew present day Maine could supply it.  He was willing to trade for what he needed and it wasn't blueberries he needed.  Very few people have heard of Machias, Maine and the roll it played in the American Revolution.  Watch this episode and you will learn about how this small community played a big role in preventing the British from acquiring some much needed raw materials!   Thank you for being a part of Revolutionary War Rarities.  We are the podcast from the Sons of the American Revolution.

Heroes come in many forms. That is true today and that was true during the American Revolution. Many times, their names and their contributions are not known. However, that doesn't diminish the fact that they are still heroes. Today we look at the contributions of Plunket Fleeson, an individual few people have ever heard of. But, Plunket Fleeson built the tent used by George Washington to plan the war, to fight the battles, and to travel around the Colonies during the American Revolution. And the original tent still exists today and can be seen in the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia. So, we hope you enjoy learning about Plunket Fleeson in today's episode of Revolutionary War Rarities. We are the podcast from the Sons of the American Revolution.  Make sure and follow us on Instagram, subscribe to our YouTube Channel, and become a member of our Facebook Group. 

Numbers tell stories and that is what today's episode of Revolutionary War Rarities is all about.  How many people fought and died in the American Revolution?  How much did the war cost?  What Countries participated?  How many ships were involved?  The questions go on and on, but the numbers tell the story.  So, check out this week's episode of Revolutionary War Rarities by clicking on the picture below.  And if you are interested in a book giveaway, then please check out our Facebook Group on the steps that you need to take to qualify for the drawing happening later this week.   Thank you for watching Revolutionary War Rarities.  We are the podcast from the Sons of the American Revolution.  Make sure and subscribe to our YouTube Channel, follow us on Instagram, and join our Facebook Group.

Ice during the American Revolution?  Ever wondered where it came from, how it was used, how long it was available, or what was done with it?  Ice Harvesting was a thing at that point in history and so was ice cream.  But, you couldn't have ice cream without ice.  So, make sure and watch this episode of Revolutionary War Rarities and discover some of the challenges that had to be overcome to harvest something that today we take for granted!  Ice Harvesting….  You can't imagine the challenges associated with it.   Thank you for watching Revolutionary War Rarities.  We are the Podcast from The Sons of the American Revolution.  Make sure and subscribe to our YouTube Channel, follow us on Instagram, join our Facebook Group, and check out our website at fastfunhistory.com.

The oldest overseas British territory is Bermuda. 640 miles off of Cape Hatteras, NC, it seems strange that the small island of Bermuda would have played a role in the American victory over the British during the American Revolution. Please watch this episode, our first in 2024, to learn more.  And don't forget to follow us on your favorite podcast application, join our Facebook Group, Subscribe to our YouTube Channel and follow our Instagram page.  You can also visit our website at www.fastfunhistory.com.  Thank you for watching Revolutionary War Rarities, the podcast from The Sons of the American.

Merry Christmas everyone and welcome to our Season 2 Christmas Special.  There are famous paintings, movies, and countless stories about Washington's crossing of the Delaware River on Christmas night in 1776.  But would you believe me if I told you that just about everything in the famous painting is wrong?  Join us as we explore the crossing of the Delaware River with our special guest Roger Williams.  He is the co-founder of tencrucialdays.org, the SAR State Historian for New Jersey, played a significant role in the Revolutionary War Battlefield Preservation effort in Princeton, NJ, a book publisher, literary agent, and senior historical interpreter at Washington Crossing.    We, here at Revolutionary War Rarities wish each of you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.  Thank you for being a part of the podcast from the Sons of the American Revolution.  We hope to see you again next year!

The American Revolution had many individual heroes. Few of those heroes did more to secure the independence of this nation than the three discussed in this weeks episode. So, make sure and click on the link below and you will meet Tom Hand, our very special guest this week. He is the founder of Americanacorner.com, a West Point Graduate, on the Board of Trustees at the American Battlefield Trust, and author of "An American Triumph". Please watch to the end and learn how to get entered into a drawing for a copy of Tom's book. Please also make sure to subscribe to the Revolutionary War Rarities Youtube Channel, Like and Share this episode, subscribe to our Facebook Group, our Instagram page, and also subscribe on your favorite podcast application. Thank you for being a part of Revolutionary War Rarities, the Podcast from The Sons Of The American Revolution.  

Do you like Trivia? The American Revolution is full of it and today we are too! So, enjoy today's episode of Revolutionary War Rarities and hopefully we will be presenting some information that you have never heard. Make sure and join our private Facebook Group, subscribe to our YouTube Channel and subscribe on your favorite podcast application. Don't forget to check out our website at www.fastfunhistory.com where you can see our Blog, Revolutionary Times, Daily History, or enjoy another episode or two.  There is a lot going on at Revolutionary War Rarities.  Make sure you are part of it!  We are the podcast from The Sons Of The American Revolution.

Today we dive into the history of Thanksgiving in our "Thanksgiving Special". We hope you enjoy this episode of Revolutionary War Rarities and we certainly are thankful for your interest in our podcast. We appreciate all of our listeners and viewers and hope that you find this episode eye opening. A very special thank you to The American Village who gave us permission to shoot on their property in numerous locations. And we thank Steve Hohman, our producer, for getting this episode turned around so quickly. There is tremendous work associated with every episode and Steve worked very hard to get this one done today! Today's episode was shot in a full scale replica of "The Oval Office". So, we wish you all a very Happy Thanksgiving and a wonderful Christmas Season.

Support for Independence within the Colonies was far from unanimous. And this was boldly displayed on November 28, 1776 when the Declaration of Dependence was released and signed by many, many Loyalists from New York. The Declaration of Dependence called the American Revolution the most unnatural, unprovoked Rebellion, that ever disgraced the annuls of Time. Yep, the Declaration of Independence had a competitor and it told the opposite story of Mr. Jefferson's parchment. We hope you enjoy today's episode entitled “It Just Depends”. Thank you for being part of Revolutionary War Rarities. We are the podcast from The Sons Of The American Revolution.

The real value of learning history is to understand cause and effect. Afterall, understanding the reactions to an action taken can at least help us predict future reactions. The American Revolution had numerous causes. And each of those causes had very specific effects. Now, this episode is not intended to be a deep dive into all causes and all effects of the American Revolution as there is simply not enough time to do that. However, this should at least provide a good introduction into some things that happened well before the American Revolution that had a direct impact on it. So, we hope you enjoy “Cause and Effect” in this episode of Revolutionary War Rarities, the podcast from the Sons of the American Revolution. Please subscribe to us on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and most podcast applications. Also check us out on www.fastfunhistory.com.    

Sadly, scandals are nothing new. It seems like there is always someone willing to do something unethical, illegal, or at least ill-advised to gain an advantage of some sort in politics or even in the founding of a nation. This weeks episode of Revolutionary War Rarities dives into a couple of scandals that occurred during the American Revolution era. So, before you are completely convinced that our country has never been as divided as it is today, watch this episode. Our great nation has overcome some incredible issues, scandals, and even murders in the past. Now, enjoy Season 2, Episode 7, "Scandals By Some Scoundrels". Thank you for being a part of Revolutionary War Rarities. The podcast from The Sons of the American Revolution.

Do you remember the line from “National Treasure”, “The legend writ, the stain affected, the key in silence undetected, fifty-five in iron pen, Mr. Matlack can't offend”? “National Treasure” was a wonderful historical fiction movie, but Mr. Matlack was not fiction. He actually existed and played a major role in the American Revolution. Mr. Matlack was Timothy Matlack. He often went by the pen name “Tiberius Gracchus” and that is who this episode of Revolutionary War Rarities is about. So, we hope you enjoy Season 2, Episode 6 of Revolutionary War Rarities entitled “Tiberius Gracchus. This is the Podcast from The Sons Of The American Revolution.   And, let's all welcome Steve Hohman to the Revolutionary War Rarities production team! You will see his talents when you watch this episode. Welcome Steve.

Would you believe that George William Frederick, the future King George III, was an actor in a play that focused on independent liberty -vs- tyranny?  Joseph Addison wrote a play in 1712 about the mortal enemy of Julius Caesar entitled “Cato, A Tragedy”.  Cato was a Roman Senator.  The play focused on independent liberty -vs- government, tyranny, and other things that would heavily influence our Founding Fathers.  This weeks episode of Revolutionary War Rarities reveals to our listeners the impact that “Cato, A Tragedy” had on some of the big names of our revolution.  So, make sure and watch this episode and thank you for being a part of Revolutionary War Rarities, the Podcast from The Sons of the American Revolution.

The American Revolution is an incredibly interesting period in our history. There are so many people, so many places, and so much knowledge available for us to all learn about our founding. This weeks episode is a test. We ask questions and provide answers to some well-known people and events and some not so well known people and events. So, put your thinking cap on and watch this episode. By clicking below, you will be taken to this weeks episode, "Revolutionary Test", on YouTube. Thank you for listening and watching Revolutionary War Rarities, the podcast from the Sons of the American Revolution.   Please subscribe on your favorite podcast application, subscribe to our YouTube Channel and click the bell, join our Facebook Group, and share this episode with your friends.

Our nations history has not always been something that we can look back on with great pride. But, it is critical to understand all of our history so that we can learn from our past. The Rhode Island 1st was an officially integrated regiment that fought valiantly in the American Revolution. The world would not witness another officially integrated regiment until well into the 20th century. And the non-integration of American troops would not be eliminated until an Executive Order from President Truman. We hope you enjoy the story of the Rhode Island 1st and learn about the valiant fighting of this incredible group of men.  Revolutionary War Rarities is the podcast from the Sons of the American Revolution.