Revolutionary War Rarities is fast, fun, and rarely known history on the American Revolution. All PodCasts are 8-10 minutes long and are released every two weeks. Revolutionary War Rarities is the PodCast from the ”Sons of the American Revolution”. Please subscribe and let’s make history fun again. Thank you for joining us. #americanrevolution #revolutionarywarrarities #americanhistory #foundingfathers #revolutionarywar #sonsoftheamericanrevolution #rarehistory #americanrevolution
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Join us today on Revolutionary War Rarities 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 Revolutio…
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Today Revolutionary War Rarities visits The Benjamin Franklin House in London, England where we learn more about this home and Franklin's life in England prior to the American Revolution. You can watch this week's episode by clicking on the picture below. We are the podcast from the Sons of the American Revolution.…
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S4E6 "West Florida Episode 2 - War in the Gulf South"
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25:02Today's episode of Revolutionary War Rarities is episode 2 in our 3-part series on West Florida and this one is titled "The War in the Gulf South". This series is endorsed by the Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana 250th Commissions so we hope that you will watch this episode and learn more about the American Revolution outside of the orig…
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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 be…
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Today we begin a 3-part series on West Florida which is endorsed by the Florida and Alabama 250th Commissions. Numerous areas claim “ownership” of the title “The 14th Colony” and West Florida is certainly one of them. So, we hope you enjoy this 3-part series of Revolutionary War Rarities, the podcast from the Sons of the American Revolution.…
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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…
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Today’s episode of Revolutionary War Rarities focuses on Providence. Was God’s hand in the creation of the United States? Some believe it was and some believe it wasn’t. Watch today’s episode and decide for yourself. Make sure and listen to the special music created for this episode which can be heard during the credits at the end. Please subscribe…
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S4E1 "The Mysterious Widow of Mount Holly"
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11:35This 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…
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Did you know that the Second Continental Congress endorsed the creation of the first Bible printed in the United States? The American Revolution caused a significant shortage of Bibles in the Colonies. Enter Robert Aitken. Watch today's episode to learn more about Robert Aitken, the Aitken Bible and the impact that it had on the Colonies. We hope y…
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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.By jgriffith1963
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S3E24 "250th Birthday of the United States Army"
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8:40June 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 ex…
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S3E23 "Fort San Carlos: St. Louis's Revolutionary Stand"
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10:29Ever 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 Y…
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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…
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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…
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S3E20 "The Start of the American Revolution"
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9:55Today 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. P…
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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 pod…
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S3E18 "Consequences of the American Revolution"
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8:31There 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 po…
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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 presente…
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S3E16 "What Greater Joy Did Ever New England See, Than A Stampman Hanging From A Tree
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8:30In 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…
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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 Revolutio…
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S3E14 "May Your Sails Be Full And Your Journey Safe"
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11:39Traveling 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. Revolutio…
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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 o…
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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 subscri…
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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 r…
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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 C…
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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 wealt…
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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 podca…
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S3E7 “Halloween Special – Frightening Medical Devices of the American Revolution”
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13:53Check 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, d…
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S3E6 "The Medical History of George Washington"
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16:33Dr. 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. Cli…
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S3E5 "Foreign Aid (Weapons of the Revolution)"
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16:10Foreign 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 Revol…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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”…
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Season 2 Finale - "My Two Sons, Independent and States"
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15:38Maryland 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 ultimate…
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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 Revolutio…
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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, foll…
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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 podca…
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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. M…
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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 fo…
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S2E20 "I Did Not Know That - American Revolution Little-Known Facts"
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16:47Please 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 C…
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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 t…
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Season 2, Episode 18 "The Prequel to The Crossing"
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16:34One 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 ou…
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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 Mari…
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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 Revolut…
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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 bu…
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Season 2 Episode 14, "Revolutionary Numbers"
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8:42Numbers 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 Revolutio…
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Season 2, Episode 13 "Ice In The American Revolution"
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9:49Ice 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 th…
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Season 2, Episode 12 ”Bermuda’s Gunpowder”
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11:00The 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 …
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Season 2 Christmas Special - ”What’s Wrong With This Picture”
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25:00Merry 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 D…
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