The History of Tammany Hall

Tammany has to reinvent itself in the post-Burr landscape. Corruption, raucous meetings, and bread inspectors abound!

We finally close the book on Aaron Burr with a quick episode on his western adventure, treason trial, and melancholy later life.

Alexander Hamilton makes some disparaging remarks about Aaron Burr's ill-fated run for governor in 1804. It ends in tragedy.

This is a BIG one. Burr makes use of his powerful Tammany organization to help swing New York in the all-important election of 1800. All hell breaks loose.

Aaron Burr and his Little Band take control of the Tammany Society. Plus, a clever maneuver puts Burr at the helm of a powerful new financial institution.

Burr emerges as one of the most eloquent and influential Democratic-Republicans in the Senate, yet endures some major defeats.

Revolution breaks out in Europe and the new French ambassador stirs up trouble in the U.S. The Democratic-Republican Societies antagonize President Washington.

Aaron Burr rises to political prominence as the first stirrings of a national party system develop. 

The early life and career of the man who, in time, transformed the Tammany Society into the most powerful political machine in New York. 

The second part of our two-part background series on New York in the 1780s. This time, we're taking a look at New York's political scene!

This episode provides a bit of context. What did New York City look like in the 1780s as the Tammany Society was first formed?

The Society of St. Tammany was formed on May 12, 1789.  In this episode, we consider why the group was created and take a look at some its early activities. Plus, who was this St. Tammany, exactly?

We introduce our subject and consider some different views on Tammany Hall's legacy.