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Paul Revere’s Midnight Ride is one of the most famous events in American history. On the night of April 18, 1775, Revere set out to warn the Massachusetts countryside that British regulars were marching to seize rebel supplies in Concord. Rever
April 19, 2025 marked the 250th anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord—the moment the American Revolution turned from protest to war.What do we really know about that fateful day? How did the people of Concord prepare for what th
April 2025 marks the 250th anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord.One of the lesser-known catalysts for these battles was the hunt for artillery. The British military, under General Thomas Gage, sought to seize weapons stockpiled
The American Revolution was more than just a series of events that unfolded between 1763 and 1783, the American Revolution is our national origin story–one we’ve passed down, shaped, and reshaped for the last 250 years. But what do we really
This month, we commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord, the “shot heard round the world” that ignited the Revolutionary War.But before those battles, and before the Revolution became a war for independence, i
Patrick Henry is one of the most famous voices of the American Revolution. He was known in his own time for his powerful speeches and his unwavering commitment to liberty.But did you know that later in life, Patrick Henry opposed the United S
What precisely is the work that mothers do to raise children? Has the nature of mothers, motherhood, and the work mothers do changed over time?Nora Doyle, an Associate Professor of History at Western Carolina University, has combed through th
Historians use a lot of different sources when they research the past. Many rely on primary source documents, documents that were written by official government bodies or those written by the people who witnessed the events or changes historian
In 1738, a cooper named Benedict Arnold petitioned the Rhode Island General Assembly for a divorce from his wife Mary Ward Arnold. Benedict claimed that Mary had taken a lover and together they had attempted to murder him with poison.How did
When we think of slavery in Early America, we often think about the plantations and economies of the South. But did you know that slavery was also deeply entrenched in New York City?Did you know that Africans and African Americans helped New
What does freedom mean when the deck is stacked against you?In commemoration of Black History Month, we’re revisiting a story that is too often overlooked, but critical to our understanding of Early America.Join Warren Milteer, Jr., an Asso
What does freedom mean when the deck is stacked against you? In commemoration of Black History Month, we’re revisiting a story that is too often overlooked, but critical to our understanding of Early America. Join Warren Milteer, Jr., an Associ
Did you know that many of the food traditions that define cuisine in the United States today have roots in African culinary traditions and history? Diane Spviey, a culinary historian and author of three culinary history books, joins us to uncov
Did you know that many of the food traditions that define cuisine in the United States today have roots in African culinary traditions and history?Diane Spviey, a culinary historian and author of three culinary history books, joins us to unco
What would you risk for freedom?Would you risk your safety? You family? Your life?During the American Revolution, enslaved women faced these impossible choices when the British Army promised freedom to those who dared to escape. In honor of
Did you know that John Adams, not George Washington, solidified the precedents of the executive branch and the presidency?Lindsay Chervinsky, an award-winning presidential historian and the Executive Director of the George Washington Presiden
January 20th, marked Inauguration Day in the United States, the day a new president and his administration takes office. So it seems a fitting time for us to revisit a conversation we had in 2020 about the creation of the Executive Branch, and
Do you know what time it is?In early America, this question wasn’t as simple to answer as it is today. Urban dwellers in cities like Boston, Philadelphia, and Charleston often wondered about the time—but few owned their own watches or clocks.
To close out our mini-series on Tea in early America, we’re going to revisit Episode 160: The Politics of Tea. This episode was part of our Doing History: To the Revolution series with the Omohundro Institute in 2017.In this episode, we’ll re
During the early days of the American Revolution, British Americans attempted to sway their fellow Britons with consumer politics.In 1768 and 1769, they organized a non-consumption movement of British goods to protest the Townshend Duties. In
In Episode 401, we’ll be exploring the Tea Crisis and how it led to the non-importation/non-exportation movement of 1774-1776.Our guest historian, James Fichter, references the work of Mary Beth Norton and her “The Seventh Tea Ship” article f
How do historians define Ben Franklin’s “world?” What historical event, person, or place in the era of Ben Franklin do they wish you knew about?In celebration of the 400th episode of Ben Franklin’s World, we posed these questions to more than
In our last episode, Episode 399, we discussed Denmark Vesey’s revolt and the way biblical texts and scripture enabled Vesey to organize what would have been the largest slave revolt in United States history if the revolt had not been thwarted
Denmark Vesey’s failed revolt in 1822 could have been the largest insurrection of enslaved people against their enslavers in United States history. Not only was Vesey’s plan large in scale, but Charleston officials arrested well over one hundre
This week is Thanksgiving week in the United States. On Thursday, most of us will sit down with friends, family, and other loved ones and share a large meal where we give thanks for whatever we’re grateful for over the last year.In elementary
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