Dispatches: The Podcast of the Journal of the American Revolution

Michael Adelberg: The Monmouth County Jailbreak of 1781

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 07:33:31 -0500

This week our guest is Michael Adelberg. In 1781, Loyalists prisoner broke out of the Monmouth County Jail in New Jersey. It was a harrowing chapter in the ongoing drama of the American Revolution.

E315: Scott Syfert: The Mecklenburg Declaration: Fact and Fiction

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 07:02:41 -0500

This week our guest is author and JAR contributor Scott Syfert. In May of 1775, frontier Patriots from North Carolina gathered to declare independence from Great Britain. The document was lost to history, and some question whether it occurred at all. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E314: Tom McMillan: The Year That Made America

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 07:27:02 -0500

This week our guest is author Tom McMillan. In "The Year That Made America," author Tom Macmillan examines the critical eight months leading up to the signing of the Declaration of Independence. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E313: Brady J. Crytzer: Those Deceitful Sages: Pope Pius VI and the American Revolution

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 12:07:36 -0500

Our guest this week is author and JAR Associate Editor Brady Crytzer. During the American Revolution, Pope Pius VI spoke out passionately against the false promises of liberty and freedom, claiming that Enlightened philosophers were deceiving the masses. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E312: Douglas R. Dorney, Jr.: The Deadliest Seconds of the War

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 07:19:44 -0500

This week our guest is JAR Contributor Douglas R. Dorney, Jr. During a naval battle off the coast of Barbados, a ship exploded killing 300 men in an instant. It was deadliest moment of the war. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E311: Geoffrey Hoerauf: Spies at Fort Detroit

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 07:19:07 -0500

This week our guest is JAR Contributor Geoffrey Hoerauf. Fort Detroit was a vital outpost of empire, but spies reigned on the frontier. For more information, visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E310: Stuart Lilie: Henry Knox's Noble Train of Artillery at Fort Ticonderoga, December 5th-7th

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 13:39:39 -0500

This week our guest is Fort Ticonderoga VP of Public History Stuart Lilie. From December 5th-7th, Fort Ticonderoga will host a celebration and reenactment of Henry Knox's Noble Train of Artillery. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E309: Brett Bannor: Snapping the Lilliputian Cords: The Founders and Gulliver’s Travels

Sun, 09 Nov 2025 19:35:08 -0500

Our guest this week is JAR contributor Brett Bannor, discussing the Founding Generation's deep affection for Gulliver's Travels. For more information, visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E308: Alexander S. Burns: Infantry in Battle, 1733-1783

Sun, 02 Nov 2025 19:50:08 -0500

This week our guest is Alexander S. Burns. Dr. Burns discussed his new book "Infantry In Battle: 1733-1783," at the 2025 Braddock's Road Preservation Association Seminar at Fort Ligonier in Ligonier, PA. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E307: Shawn David McGhee: John Fenno and Philip Freneau's War of Words

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 10:23:30 -0500

This week our guest is author and JAR contributor Shawn David McGhee. In the early republic, newspaper editors John Fenno and Philip Freneau waged a war of words. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E306: G. Patrick O'Brien: Alexander Thompson and Declaring Peace in the Borderlands of Western New York, 1783

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 06:05:29 -0500

This week our guest is JAR Contributor G. Patrick O'Brien. In 1783, Alexander Thompson was given a great task...making peace with the British and their Native allies in Western New York. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E305: Patrick H. Hannum: Col. William Woodford's 1775 James River Crossing

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 05:09:24 -0500

This week our guest is JAR Contributor Patrick Hannum. In 1775, William Woodford crossed the James River to oust Governor Lord Dunmore of Virginia. For more information, visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E304: Richard Gardiner: Unraveling the Mystery of George Washington’s Earliest Teacher

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 19:38:03 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor Rick Gardiner. For the last two centuries historians have speculated as to the identity of George Washington's first teacher. Richard Gardiner provides compelling new evidence. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E303: Jason A. Cherry: Vandalia Colony: American Triumph or Folly?

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 06:57:43 -0500

This week our guest is author Jason Cherry. The 14th colony was a dream of many in Colonial America, but the Revolution brought it to a screeching halt. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E302: Josh Wheeler: The Complicated History of David Fanning’s Murderous 1782 Bloody Sabbath Raid

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 06:39:07 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor Josh Wheeler. In 1782, a North Carolina Loyalist named David Fanning went on a murderous spree to stop state elections. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com

E301: Vic DiSanto: The 1779 Invasion of Iroquoia

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 19:41:02 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor Vic DiSanto. In 1779, George Washington launched a brutal campaign against the Iroquois in Western New York. The results were catastrophic for the "People of the Longhouse." For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

David Price: Lemuel Haynes: An Abolitionist Voice in the Revolution

Sun, 06 Jul 2025 07:11:53 -0500

This week our guest is author and JAR contributor David Price. Lemuel Haynes was an early abolitionist in the Revolutionary Era. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E299: Eric Sterner: Samuel Brady Rescues Jane Stoops

Sun, 22 Jun 2025 17:13:00 -0500

This week our guest is author and JAR contributor Eric Sterner. Samuel Brady was a legend on the frontier, and a chance encounter changed the life of Jane Stoops. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E298: David P. Ervin: The Politics of the Continental Army in the West

Sun, 08 Jun 2025 05:19:00 -0500

This week our guest is JAR Contributor David P. Ervin. The 13th Virginia was created to defend the western frontier, but troubles began when it was called to serve in the eastern theater. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E297: Elizabeth Reese: A Granddaughter’s Grief: Eleanor Parke Custis Lewis and George Washington

Mon, 26 May 2025 06:03:32 -0500

This week our guest is JAR Contributor Elizabeth Reese. The story of Nelly Custis is a one of hope, tragedy, and grief. Raised as the granddaughter of George Washington, her life fell apart upon the President's passing. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E296: Franklin D. Rausch: The Siege of Savages' Old Fields

Mon, 12 May 2025 06:28:54 -0500

This week our guest is JAR Contributor Franklin D. Rausch. In the fall of 1775, a the war in South Carolina ignited in in the Siege of Saveges' Old Fields. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E295: Molly Fortune: The Papers of Francis Marion

Sun, 27 Apr 2025 18:48:43 -0500

This week our guest is SC250 CEO Molly Fortune. To celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Revolution, SC250 has recently published the first volume of the Papers of Francis Marion. To read the letters, visit www.SC250.com and for more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E294: Mike Cecere: Colonial Militia on the Eve of Revolution

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 05:17:44 -0500

This week our guest is author and JAR Contributor Mike Cecere. On the eve of Revolution, America's militia's stood at the ready. In time, they would become a critical part of the war effort. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E293: Jude M. Pfister: The Federalist Papers

Sun, 30 Mar 2025 19:44:50 -0500

This week our guest is author and JAR contributor Jude Pfister. The Federalist Papers stand amongst the most important documents from the Revolutionary era, and they are being reevaluated for a new era. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com

E292: Carter F. Smith: Samuel Mason: Revolutionary Turncoat or Opportunistic Pirate?

Sun, 16 Mar 2025 20:27:43 -0500

This week our guest is author Carter F. Smith. Samuel Mason was a war hero in the west, and its most famous pirate. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E291: Andrew Lawler: Lord Dunmore's Ethiopian Regiment

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 06:23:47 -0500

This week our guest is author and JAR contributor Andrew Lawler. At the outbreak of the Revolution, Virginia Governor John Murray, Lord Dunmore, shocked the colony when he began arming enslaved men. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E290: Robert J. Walworth: The Green Mountain Insurgency

Sun, 16 Feb 2025 20:11:55 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor Robert J. Walworth. In the lead-up to the American Revolution, Vermont and New York tangled over territory until the Crown stepped in. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E289: Keith Muchowski: Richard Varick in History and In Memory

Sun, 02 Feb 2025 20:00:30 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor Keith Muchowski. From his days in the Revolution to his eventual rise to Mayor, Richard Varick was a NYC staple. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E288: Jonathan Burns: Locating George Washington's Friendly Fire Incident

Sun, 26 Jan 2025 11:53:00 -0500

This week our guest is Archaeologist Jonathan Burns. In November of 1758, George Washington accidentally opened fire on his own men in the wilds of Western Pennsylvania. For two centuries the battlefield has been lost, and Jonathan Burns believes he's found it. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E287: Christopher R. Pearl: Declarations of Independence: Indigenous Resilience, Colonial Rivalries, and the Cost of Revolution

Mon, 13 Jan 2025 08:52:10 -0500

This week our guest is author Christopher R. Pearl, discussing his new book "Declarations of Independence: Indigenous Resilience, Colonial Rivalries, and the Cost of Revolution." For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E286: Blake McGready: The Limits of Enviromental Mastery in the Highland Department

Sun, 15 Dec 2024 21:37:33 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor Blake McGready. The war in the Hudson Highlands was a difficult affair, made more tedious by the environmental factors. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E285: Paul B. Elmore: James Easton vs. Benedict Arnold: Anatomy of a Feud

Sun, 08 Dec 2024 21:32:42 -0500

This week our guest is Paul B. Elmore. Long before he was America's most reviled traitor, Benedict Arnold had a personal grudge with James Easton. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E284: Brady J. Crytzer: Guyasuta and the Fall of Indian America

Sun, 24 Nov 2024 20:35:00 -0500

This week on Dispatches, we share Brady Crytzer's lecture on Seneca Chief Guyasuta. A lifelong advocate of Native rights, Guyasuta served as a warrior, Sachem, and diplomat during the Seven Years War and American Revolution. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E283: Robert E. Wright: Cruel Bedlam: Bankruptcies and the Break with Britain

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 21:18:48 -0500

This week our guest is author and JAR contributor Robert E. Wright. In the years leading to the American Revolution, British fiscal policy was a leading factor of unrest in the colonies. As Robert Wright shows, taxes were just the beginning. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com

E282: Ray Raphael: A Kingly Government? Benjamin Franklin's Great Fear

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 21:20:17 -0500

This week our guest is author, editor, and JAR contributor Ray Raphael. When the American Executive was being considered, Benjamin Franklin had strong reservations about the scope of its power. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E281: Glenn F. Williams: Dunmore's War: The Last Conflict of America's Colonial Era

Sun, 03 Nov 2024 13:46:36 -0500

This week our feature is Dr. Glenn F. Williams. On Saturday, November 2nd, 2024, Dr. Williams presented a lecture on his new book Dunmore's War at the Braddock's Road Preservation Association Annual Seminar in Ligonier, PA. He is introduced in this clip by BRPA Vice President Dr. David Preston. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E280: Tim Abbott: The Terrible Ordeal of Capt. Bezaleel Beebe’s Company of Connecticut State Levies

Mon, 28 Oct 2024 19:32:45 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor Tim Abbott. The story of Capt. Bezaleel Beebe is a chilling reminder of the horrors of war, and the trauma of captivity. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E279: Robert Guy: The Westmoreland Rangers and "The Suffering Fruntears"

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 19:45:49 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor Robert Guy. The American west was transformed into a brutal partisan warzone, and Western Pennsylvania was amongst the most terrible. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E278: Jude M. Pfister: President Washington and the Beginnings of American Law

Sun, 13 Oct 2024 18:40:30 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor Jude M. Pfister. George Washington was executive of a new nation, and an untested judiciary. We examine his opinions of the courts and his perspectives on early American jurisprudence. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E277: HALLOWEEN SPECIAL: The Curse of the "Wizard Clip" with Brady J. Crytzer

Mon, 07 Oct 2024 09:33:20 -0500

This week is our very special Halloween edition of Dispatches. In 1794, a Virginia farmer was haunted by a spiritual entity, and he called about a Russian prince-turned-priest to save him. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E276: Colin J. Wood: Bacheller vs. Wilkinson: The Quest to Understand Benedict Arnold at Saratoga

Sun, 29 Sep 2024 19:42:03 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor Colin J. Wood. The legacy of Benedict Arnold is a complicated one, and new sources have revealed fresh interpretations of his service at Saratoga. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E275: Joseph Manca: Champions of Liberty: Phillis Wheatley, Joseph Sewall, and the Old South Church

Sun, 22 Sep 2024 19:42:46 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor and author Joseph Manca. Phillis Wheatley came to the New World as an enslaved person, but has left a lasting historical and literary legacy. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E275: Jason R. Wickersty: Reactions in Britain to the News of the Battle of Long Island

Sun, 15 Sep 2024 19:59:10 -0500

This week our guest is JAR Contributor Jason R. Wickersty. In the wake of the Battle of Long Island, news flourished in Britain. Some was highly accurate, and some was...well, not. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E274: Scott Syfert: Ramsour's Mill, The End of Cornwallis' Loyalist Illusion

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 19:39:20 -0500

This week our guest is author and JAR contributor Scott Syfert. When Charles Cornwallis looked at South Carolina, he hoped for a groundswell of Loyalist support. The Battle of Ramsour's Mill broke that illusion. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E273: Geoff Smock: The Great Pillars of John Adams

Sun, 01 Sep 2024 19:37:41 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor Geoff Smock. John Adams was President of the United States, but he took the time to address an activist group of young people about the true meaning of America. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E272: Shawn David McGhee: No Longer Subjects of the British King: The Political Transformation of Royal Subjects to Republican Citizens, 1774-1776

Sun, 25 Aug 2024 19:51:31 -0500

This week our guest is author and JAR contributor Shawn David McGhee. The first Continental Congress expressed a desire to change American life, while also preserving its cultural foundations. In his new book, Shawn David McGhee discusses its lasting impact. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E271: Eric Sterner: Till The Extinction of This Rebellion: George Rogers Clark, Frontier Warfare, and the Illinois Campaign of 1778-1779

Sun, 18 Aug 2024 20:18:17 -0500

This week our guest is author and JAR contributor Eric Sterner discussing his new book Till The Extinction of This Rebellion: George Rogers Clark, Frontier Warfare, and the Illinois Campaign of 1778-1779. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E270: Christopher Pieczynski: Cape Henry in the American Revolution

Sun, 11 Aug 2024 19:53:37 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor Christopher Pieczynski. The Cape Henry lighthouse was a strategic location off the coast of Virginia, and played into the plans of British, American, and French commanders. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E269: Liam Connor: Boudica and the American Revolution

Sun, 04 Aug 2024 19:50:01 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor Liam Connor. In the ancient world, Iceni Queen Boudica rocked the Roman World. During the Revolution, some drew parallels. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E268: David Kindy: A Thirteen Star American Flag Found

Sun, 28 Jul 2024 19:45:00 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor David Kindy. A thirteen star was found in a box that many speculated was from the American Revolution. Later scientific analysis proved its originality. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com

E267: Salina B. Baker: John Warren's Loss of His Brother Joseph Warren

Sun, 21 Jul 2024 19:55:00 -0500

This week our guest is author and JAR contributor Salina B. Baker. John Warren was angered and hurt by his brother Joseph death. It would play a critical part in his journey toward the Patriot cause. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E266: Linda J. Rice: Teaching About Young Patriots Through Newbery Classic Novels

Sun, 14 Jul 2024 19:50:06 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor Linda J. Rice. Newbery Classic Novels brought amazing stories to thousands of children, and new lessons can be learned by studying them. For more information, visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E265: David Otersen: Parliament and the American Revolution: The British Perspective

Sun, 07 Jul 2024 19:46:03 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor David Otersen. Parliament had strong opinions on the American Revolution. Some might come as a surprise. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E264: Steven M. Baule: Jean Marie Cardinal: Revolutionary War Hero?

Sun, 30 Jun 2024 20:14:05 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor Steven M. Baule. In the distant lands of the Mississippi River valley, Jean Marie Cardinal fought for liberty. His legacy, however, remains in question. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E263: Jason A. Cherry: William Trent: Factor of Ambition

Sun, 23 Jun 2024 20:27:48 -0500

This week our guest is author Jason A. Cherry. William Trent was a critical figure in the American colonies, a merchant on the East Coast, and a key player in the emerging west. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E262: Robert Scott Davis: Fighting in the Shadowlands: Loyalist Colonel Thomas Waters

Sun, 16 Jun 2024 19:39:44 -0500

This week our guest is author and JAR contributor Robert Scott Davis. Colonel Thomas Waters was a noted loyalist commander in war torn Georgia. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

BEST OF JAR: Sarah Swift: Searching for Samuel Babcock’s Service

Sun, 09 Jun 2024 07:00:00 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor Sarah Swift. Samuel Babcock was a United Empire Loyalist, but finding him in the historical record was a daunting task. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com

E261: William Caldwell: Isaac Shelby, Patrick Ferguson, and Fire & Sword: The Power of a Good Story

Sun, 02 Jun 2024 19:50:21 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor William Caldwell. The Battle of King's Mountain was a brutal partisan bloodletting. New research shows that its most famous quote may not have ever been uttered. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E260: Philip D. Weaver: Caleb Brewster's Spy Boat Boys

Sun, 26 May 2024 19:31:30 -0500

This week our guest is author and JAR contributor Philip D. Weaver. Caleb Brewster's exploits off the coast of New York are legendary, and Phil Weaver explains why. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E259: David Price: Albigence Waldo: Surgeon, Soldier, Diarist, Poet

Sun, 19 May 2024 20:17:29 -0500

This week our guest is author and JAR contributor David Price. Albigence Waldo left behind a treasure in the form a diary kept during his harsh winter at Valley Forge. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E258: Timothy Symington: Huzza! Toasting a New Nation, 1760-1815

Sun, 12 May 2024 19:51:13 -0500

This week our guest is author Timothy Symington. Toasts were more than just an excuse to raise a glass, but they were powerful political statements made in an ever-changing world. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E257: Tom Hogan: The Milford Connecticut Cartel

Sun, 05 May 2024 19:38:05 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor Tom Hogan. With support for the war waning, news of a mistreated party of Patriot POW's reignited the fires of liberty. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E256: J.L. Bell: Dr. Warren's Crucial Informant

Sun, 28 Apr 2024 18:00:46 -0500

This week our guest is author and JAR contributor J.L. Bell. Dr. Joseph Warren was a primary source of intelligence in Boston during 1775. J.L. Bell tries to track down his sources. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E255: Raphael Corletta: The Two "Empires of Liberty"

Sun, 21 Apr 2024 18:39:40 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor Raphael Corletta. Thomas Jefferson and Esther Reed both used the phrase "Empire of Liberty" to describe their nation, but they used them in very different ways. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E254: Eric Sterner: Congress and the Commodore: Esek Hopkins and the Raid on Nassau

Sun, 14 Apr 2024 19:48:38 -0500

This week our guest is author and JAR contributor Eric Sterner. After receiving orders to move down the American coast, Commodore Esek Hopkins raided Nassau. As a result, he was censured by Congress. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E253: Selden West: A Smart Engagement: A Whaleboat Fight Off Stamford, CT

Sun, 07 Apr 2024 19:47:05 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor Selden West. In 1778 a small group of locals from Stamford, CT attempted to steal a British sloop. The engagement that followed would be an early prelude to the famed Whaleboat Wars. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E252: Gerald Krieger: British Miscalculation of Loyalist Support in the American South

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 19:54:39 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor Gerald Krieger. The war in the South was messy, and far more contentious than the British high command anticipated. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E251: Gene Procknow: Henry Clinton's Plan to End the War

Sun, 17 Mar 2024 20:02:49 -0500

This week our guest is author and JAR contributor Gene Procknow. As the war dragged on, Sir Henry Clinton devised a plan to end the conflict. It would never come to fruition but revealed the desperation growing among the British ranks. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E250: Sherman Lohnes: General John Burgoyne's Stay in Albany

Sun, 10 Mar 2024 18:09:46 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor Sherman Lohnes. After his surrender at Saratoga, General John Burgoyne stayed in Albany. His time there has been largely misunderstood, and new research sheds light on the topic. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E249: Jude M. Pfister: John Marshall, Historian

Sun, 25 Feb 2024 19:50:18 -0500

This week our guest is author and JAR contributor Jude M. Pfister. John Marshall looms over history as one of the most prolific Supreme Court Justices of his era, but he was also a biographer of George Washington. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com

E248: Derrick E. Lapp: Love, American (Revolution) Style: The Romances of Otho Holland Williams

Sun, 18 Feb 2024 19:58:40 -0500

This is our very special Valentine's Day edition of Dispatches! Our guest this week is JAR Contributor Derrick E. Lapp discussing the torrid love affairs of Maryland's Otho Holland Williams. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E247: Daniel L. Wright: Rediscovering Charles Thomson's Forgotten Service to Early American Historiography

Mon, 12 Feb 2024 20:40:51 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor David L. Wright. Charles Thomson had a front row seat to the formative events of the Revolutionary Era, and he kept the receipts. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E246: Todd W. Braisted: Charles Turner: One Soldier, Three Armies

Sun, 04 Feb 2024 20:30:34 -0500

This week our guest is author and JAR contributor Todd W. Braisted. Charles Turner's remarkable experience in the American Revolution saw him cross the continent under the command of three separate armies. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E245: Shawn David McGhee: Shawn David McGhee: Illuminating the Republic: Maritime Safety and the Federalist Vision of Empire

Sun, 28 Jan 2024 20:38:24 -0500

This week our guest is author and JAR contributor Shawn David McGhee. The federal government of the early republic was hardly a government at all, and it hoped that nationalizing lighthouses would change that perception. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com

E244: Katie Turner Getty: Top Ten Battle of Bunker Hill Quotes

Sun, 21 Jan 2024 20:05:13 -0500

This week our guest is JAR editor and contributor Katie Turner Getty. The Battle of Bunker Hill lives on through the words of the people who fought there. These are the ten most fascinating quotes from veterans of the battle. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E243: Victor J. DiSanto: Daniel Nimham, The Wappingers, and the Daniel Nimham Monument

Sun, 14 Jan 2024 19:41:55 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor Victor J. DiSanto. Daniel Nimham has been often overlooked for his service as Native American ally of the Patriot cause. A new statue has brought much more awareness to his service. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E242: Douglas R. Dorney, Jr.: A Demographic View of South Carolina Revolutionary War Soldiers, 1775-1783

Sun, 07 Jan 2024 21:06:37 -0500

This week our guest is Douglas R. Dorney, Jr. After meticulous research, Dorney shares his findings regarding South Carolina's many soldiers and offers insights into their everyday lives. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

BEST OF 2023: J.L. Bell: The Secrets of Samuel Dyer Part Two

Tue, 26 Dec 2023 10:37:06 -0500

This week we revisit our interviw with author and JAR contributor J.L. Bell. The secrets of Samuel Dyer's clandestine Patriot life continue to be revealed in the second of our two part series. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

BEST OF 2023: J.L. Bell: The Secrets of Samuel Dyer Part One

Tue, 26 Dec 2023 10:32:58 -0500

This week we revisit an interview with is JAR contributor and author J.L. Bell. Samuel Dyer's life is one that few have heard of, but his experiences could have changed history forever. This is part one of a two part series exploring his story. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E241: Shirley L. Green: Revolutionary Blacks: Discovering the Frank Brothers, Freeborn Men of Color, Soldiers of Independence

Sun, 17 Dec 2023 20:50:08 -0500

This week our guest is Shirley L. Green, author of "Revolutionary Blacks: Discovering the Frank Brothers, Freeborn Men of Color, Soldiers of Independence." In this book Green analyzes the role of African-American troops during the wartime, through a microhistory of her own ancestors. For more information visit www.westholmepublishing.com and www.allthingsliberty.com.

E240: Novia Liu: Left Behind in History: John Adams’ Misguide ”Defence”

Sun, 03 Dec 2023 19:43:14 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor Novia Liu. In the wake of the American Revolution, John Adams feared that his country was spiraling toward republicanism, and he took to the pen to stop it. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E239: Colin Zimmerman: Prelude to Trenton: The Strategic Contest for Burlington County

Sun, 26 Nov 2023 21:05:57 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor Colin Zimmerman. While most Americans are familiar with the famed Battle of Trenton, few understand the complex German and British maneuvers leading up to it. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com

E238: Al Dickenson: A Leap of Faith in the Historical Record: The Legend of McColloch’s Leap

Sun, 19 Nov 2023 20:36:19 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor Al Dickenson. In September of 1777 a Wheeling settler and American Patriot made a leap for the ages. While the legend of McColloch's Leap has grown over the centuries, vital questions remain about its veracity. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E237: Abby Chandler: Seized with the Temper of the Times: Identity and Rebellion in Pre-Revolutionary America

Sun, 05 Nov 2023 19:44:41 -0500

This week our guest is author Abby Chandler. Few see a connection between the Stamp Act Riots and the Regulator movement, but in her new book Professor Abby Chandler shows how the politics of colonial Rhode Island and North Carolina were closely related. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E236: Jonathan House: Mercy Otis Warren: Revolutionary Propagandist

Sun, 29 Oct 2023 19:42:58 -0500

This week our guest is journalist and JAR contributor Jonathan House. Amongst the many voices of the American Revolution, Mercy Otis Warren is one of the most compelling. Her writings were ahead of their time and fascinate us to this day. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E235: Brady J. Crytzer: War in the Peaceable Kingdom: The Kittanning Raid of 1756 LIVE from the Sir William Johnson and the War for Empire Conference!

Sun, 22 Oct 2023 16:44:31 -0500

This week is a live recording of my lecture from the Sir William Johnson and the War for Empire Conference in Johnstown, NY. Hosted by the Fort Plain Museum, this annual event features some of the brightest minds in the field of colonial American studies and the Seven Years' War. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com and www.fortplainmuseum.org.

234: Brooke Barbier: John Hancock’s Politics and Personality in Ten Quotes

Sun, 15 Oct 2023 19:53:21 -0500

This week our guest is author and JAR contributor Brooke Barbier. In her new book "King Hancock: The Radical Influence of a Moderate Founding Father," Brooke Barbier brings to life one of the most critical characters of the revolutionary era. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com

E233: Shawn David McGhee: “The Modern American Wallace:” Relics, Revolutions, And Revolutionaries

Sun, 08 Oct 2023 19:58:06 -0500

This week our guest is author and JAR contributor Shawn David McGhee. Lord Buchan was fascinated by all things Scottish, including George Washington. He became a strong supporter of the Virginian and placed him in a long line of proud Scottish figures. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E232: Jane Strachan: Margaret Montcrieffe Coghlan: The Making of Her Memoirs

Sun, 01 Oct 2023 20:02:04 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor Jane Strachan. Margaret Montcrieffe Coghlan led an eventful life for a girl of 14, and met a tragic end. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E231: Michael Cecere: United for Independence: The American Revolution in the Middle Colonies, 1775-1776

Sun, 24 Sep 2023 18:56:00 -0500

This week our guest is author and JAR contributor Michael Cecere. In his new book United for Independence: The American Revolution in the Middle Colonies, 1775-1776, author Michael Cecere provides an in-depth analysis of the people of politics of the Middle Colonies from 1775-1776. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E230: Norman E. Donaghue II: Prisoners of Congress: Philadelphia’s Quakers in Exile, 1777-1778

Sun, 17 Sep 2023 17:58:12 -0500

This week our guest is author Norman E. Donaghue II. In 1777 unrest in the state of Pennsylvania caused Congress to take the controversial step of exiling the most prominent Quakers in Philadelphia. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com

E229: Christian McBurney: Smallpox Threatens a Privateer at Sea

Sun, 10 Sep 2023 19:50:11 -0500

This week our guest is author Christian McBurney. Smallpox constantly plagued the armies of the Revolution, but it also was a scourge on the high seas as well. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E228: William H.J. Manthorpe, Jr.: Father and Son: Patriots Who Gave Their All

Sun, 03 Sep 2023 19:44:57 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor Bill Manthorpe. Some fathers and sons both served the cause of liberty, and some perished in the process. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E227: Norman Desmarais: A Frog Feast

Mon, 28 Aug 2023 20:10:24 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor Norman Desmarais. In the 18th century it was customary for British and Americans to refer to French soldiers as "Frogs." This week, Norman Desmarais explores the origins of the pejorative. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E226: Clark vs. Livingston: Pettiness, Paper Money, and Elections

Sun, 20 Aug 2023 19:58:20 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor Eric Wiser. During the revolutionary period politics were contentious and personal feuds ran deep. None exemplified that more than Abraham Clark and William Livingston. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E225: Victor J. DiSanto: The Fidelity Medallion

Sun, 13 Aug 2023 19:42:07 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor Victor J. DiSanto. Following the capture of John Andre, George Washington pushed Congress to create a medal in honor of the event. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E224: Benjamin George: George Washington’s Information War

Sun, 30 Jul 2023 20:02:30 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor Benjamin George. The information war was a critical component of both the British and Continental armies during the American Revolution. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E223: Colin Zimmerman: The Continental Encampment in Bucks County, December 1776

Mon, 24 Jul 2023 19:36:12 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor Colin Zimmerman. In December of 1776, the Continental Army was in dire straits and perilously undersupplied...or was it? For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E222: Al Dickenson: A Visit to the Battle of Fallen Timbers Monument

Sun, 16 Jul 2023 19:39:10 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor Al Dickenson. The Battle of Fallen Timbers was a turning point in the history of the emerging American west. Its legacy is honored at Fallen Timbers. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E221: Ray Raphael: Was the Declaration of Independence Signed on July 4? How Memory Plays Tricks with History

Sun, 09 Jul 2023 19:56:00 -0500

This week our guest is author, historian, and JAR contributor Ray Raphael. In 1814 John Adams received a letter challenging July 4th as the date that the Declaration of Independence was signed. Was it correct? For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E220: Dispatches: The Podcast of the Journal of the American Revolution

Sun, 02 Jul 2023 19:07:11 -0500

This week our guest is William M. Welsch. The battle for Petersburg is often overlooked in Revolutionary circles, but it played a critical role in the future of Virginia. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E219: Adam E. Zielinski: James Forten, Revolutionary: Forgotten No More

Sun, 25 Jun 2023 18:45:37 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor Adam E. Zielinski. James Forten led an amazing revolutionary life in Philadelphia, reaching heights in the face of tremendous adversity. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E218: George Kotlik: East Florida in the Revolutionary Era, 1763-1785

Sun, 18 Jun 2023 19:44:00 -0500

This week our guest is author and JAR contributor George Kotlik. British East Florida was a critical chess piece in the great imperial wars of the 18th century. George Kotlik explains why. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E217: Douglas R. Dorney, Jr.: Lord Cornwallis: Defender of American and British Liberty?

Sun, 11 Jun 2023 19:45:47 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor Douglas R. Dorney, Jr. Lord Cornwallis has been viewed by many as the general that lost the American Revolution, but his commitment to his own personal values made him a valuable asset to the larger British Empire. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E216: David Price: Eutaw Springs and the Ambiguity of Victory

Sun, 04 Jun 2023 20:03:19 -0500

This week our guest is author and JAR contributor David Price. The battle of Eutaw Springs is often overlooked, but a critical component in the southern campaign. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E215: Alexandra I. Griffeth: Hanover County and Patrick Henry

Sun, 28 May 2023 19:27:14 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor Alexandra Griffeth. Hanover County, Virginia was the stomping ground for Patrick Henry for most of his life. Historic sites and interpretation still remain in the public eye. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E214: Shawn David McGhee: George Washington’s ”Rules of Civility”: An Early American Mystery

Sun, 21 May 2023 19:36:52 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor Shawn David McGhee. George Washington's "Rules of Civility" have perplexed historians for generations. Were they a simple handwriting exercise? Or something more? For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E213: Eric Sterner: Engaging the Glasgow

Sun, 14 May 2023 19:56:51 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor and author Eric Sterner. In April of 1776 a British vessel called Glasgow tangled with the raw Continental navy. The battle had surprising implications. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E212: Don N. Hagist: The 2023 JAR Annual Volume and More!

Sun, 07 May 2023 19:51:42 -0500

This week our guest is Managing Editor of the JAR Don N. Hagist. The 2023 Annual Volume has been released and is available for purchase now. Plus, the JAR website is receiving a facelift with new features and will be more user friendly than ever. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E211: John Settle: Colonel Abraham Buford’s Virginia Battalion

Sun, 30 Apr 2023 19:50:11 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor John Settle. Colonel Abraham Buford's Virginia Battalion were battle tested often disorganized. Their service was hard and tracking them down was even harder. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E210: Hero to Zero? Remembering Horatio Gates

Sun, 23 Apr 2023 19:29:05 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor Mike Matheny. Horatio Gates began his career as a bright star in the Continental Army, but left with a less-than-stellar reputation. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E209: J.L. Bell: The Secrets of Samuel Dyer Part Two

Sun, 16 Apr 2023 19:43:06 -0500

This week our guest is author and JAR contributor J.L. Bell. The secrets of Samuel Dyer's clandestine Patriot life continue to be revealed in the second of our two part series. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E208: J.L. Bell: The Secrets of Samuel Dyer Part One

Sun, 09 Apr 2023 19:43:09 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor and author JL Bell. Samuel Dyer's life is one that few have heard of, but his experiences could have changed history forever. This is part one of a two part series exploring his story. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E207: Mark R. Anderson: The Tragic Incident at Fort Anne

Sun, 02 Apr 2023 20:31:53 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor Mark Anderson. When a young soldier was killed in a friendly fire incident, a major inquiry followed. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E206: Stuart Lyall Manson: Cross Border Shopping for Loyalist Provisions

Sun, 26 Mar 2023 19:43:51 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor Stuart Lyall Manson. In the wake of the Revolution, thousands of Loyalist refugees fled to Canada. Supporting these people became one of Canada's top priorities. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E205: Scott M. Smith: Captain Luke Day: A Forgotten Leader of Shays’s Rebellion

Sun, 19 Mar 2023 19:53:12 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor Scott Smith. Only a few years after the Revolution ended, another war began in Western Massachusetts. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E204: Chris Yohn: The Big Runaway: Turning Point of the Susquehanna West Branch Settlers

Sun, 12 Mar 2023 19:56:35 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor Chris Yohn. In 1778 a raid by Loyalists and British Allied Indian warriors led to mass evacuation of the West Branch of the Susquehanna River Valley. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com

E203: Bob Thompson: Revolutionary Roads

Sun, 05 Mar 2023 20:57:29 -0500

This week our guest is author Bob Thompson. In his new book "Revolutionary Roads: Searching for the War That Made America Independent...and All the Places It Could Have Gone Terribly Wrong" Thompson takes readers on a road trip of historic proportions. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E202: Gene Procknow: The Highs and Lows of Ethan Allen’s Reputation in Newspapers

Sun, 26 Feb 2023 16:54:50 -0500

This week our guest is author and JAR contributor Gene Procknow. According to newspapers, Ethan Allen went from outlaw to hero and back to the bottom in a very short time. Gene Procknow examines why. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E201: Benjamin L. Carp: Captain Abraham Van Dyck

Sun, 19 Feb 2023 17:54:38 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor and author Benjamin L. Carp. Captain Abraham Van Dyck was faced military justice on two separate occasions, and lingering questions still remain. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com

E200: James M. Deitch: Johann Gottlieb Rall at Trenton

Sun, 12 Feb 2023 22:55:00 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor James M. Deitch. Johann Gottlieb Rall was a respected commander and a hard soldier, but his failures at Trenton left much to be desired. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E199: Norman S. Poser: From the Battlefield to the Stage: The Many Lives of General John Burgoyne

Sun, 05 Feb 2023 20:56:53 -0500

This week our guest is author Norman S. Poser. General John Burgoyne is one of the most critical figures of the American Revolution, and his career is marked by many lives, not just one. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com

E198: John Settle: The Eastern Shore Battallion: The Story of the 9th Virginia Regiment

Sun, 29 Jan 2023 20:43:38 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor John Settle. Raised early in the conflict, the 9th Virginia Regiment saw action in many different theaters of the American Revolution. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E197: H. Allen Skinner: General Nathanael Greene’s Grand Southern Strategy

Sun, 22 Jan 2023 16:10:11 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor H. Allen Skinner. As the war wound on the British Army moved into the American South, and General Nathanael Greene met them in stride. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E196: Joseph E. Wroblewski: Winning Hearts and Minds: Pardons and Oaths of Allegiance

Sun, 15 Jan 2023 19:39:29 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor Joseph E. Wroblewski. During 1776 the Howe Brothers sought to institute and oath of allegiance but were met with stiff resistance by New Jersey authorities. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E195: Brady J. Crytzer: How The (First) West Was Won: Federalist Treaties That Reshaped The Frontier

Sun, 08 Jan 2023 07:35:03 -0500

This week our guest is author and historian Brady J. Crytzer. From 1794-1795 President George Washington brokered three separate treaties that fundamentally changed the western frontier. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E194: Michael Cecere: The French Army in Williamsburg

Sun, 18 Dec 2022 20:12:38 -0500

This week our guest is author and JAR contributor Michael Cecere. In 1781 the British abandoned their occupation of Williamsburg, and the French Army replaced them soon after. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E193: Jett Conner: Thomas Paine on Popular Government in America

Sun, 04 Dec 2022 17:06:03 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor Jett Conner. Thomas Paine’s “Common Sense” fueled a revolution and opened debate into the public sphere. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E192: John E. Happ: Benjamin Franklin and the American Legacy in Paris

Sun, 27 Nov 2022 20:49:27 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor John E. Happ. Benjamin Franklin is beloved in Paris for his role in the pursuit of liberty, and a monument to his legend remains. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E191: Chip Langston: Captain James Morris of the Connecticut Light Infantry

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 16:52:22 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor Chip Langston. James Morris led an incredible life in the service of his country, and is still revered for his sacrifices. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com

E190: Conor Robison: The Battle of Green Spring

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 20:05:11 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor Conor Robison. In 1781 Charles Cornwallis and Anthony Wayne clashed at historic Green Spring. The battle was dramatic and intense on the road to Yorktown. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E189: David Otersen: Algernon Sidney and the American Revolution

Sat, 05 Nov 2022 21:38:00 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor David Otersen. Algernon Sidney was a vocal critic of royal authority in the century before the American Revolution, but his writings resonated for Patriots years later. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E188: Russia, Britain, and the Armed Neutrality of 1780

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 18:37:56 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor Eric Sterner. In 1780 Catherine the Great lead the charge against Britain for neutral trade. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com

E187: Shawn David McGhee: The First Partisan Application of the Electoral College

Sat, 15 Oct 2022 18:45:00 -0500

This week our guest is JAR Contributor Shawn David McGhee. During the 1792 election, a plot was devised to unseat Vice President John Adams on partisan lines. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E186: Patrick H. Hannum: Virginia’s 1775 Regular Company Level Military Force Structure

Sat, 08 Oct 2022 22:14:00 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor Patrick H. Hannum. Virginia's troop structure throughout the American Revolution changed as did its politics and adjusted to its regional needs. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E184: William W. Reynolds: Observations Regarding the Yorktown Surrender Documents

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 16:36:16 -0500

This week our guest is JAR correspondent William W. Reynolds. Following the British surrender at Yorktown, multiple copies of the terms were made. Determining which was most like the original has proven to be a difficult task. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E183: Jeff Dacus: John Cadwalader Twice Refuses To Become a General.

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 18:38:11 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor Jeff Dacus. John Cadwalader was a true Patriot leader, but refused elevation to general more than once. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E182: Don N. Hagist: Top Ten Weather Interventions

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 19:46:14 -0500

This week our guest is JAR Editor Don N. Hagist. You can't control the weather, but it certainly controlled the outcomes of many key Revolutionary moments. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E181: Kim Burdick: Frenchmen in Delaware

Sat, 03 Sep 2022 19:40:41 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor Kim Burdick. Delaware was a central corridor of travel during the American Revolution, and many prominent people crossed through it. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E180: Louis Arthur Norton: Justice, Deterrence, and Fitful Revenge During the American Revolution

Sat, 27 Aug 2022 19:43:53 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor Louis Arthur Norton. Revenge was a dish served regularly in the American Revolution, often guised as impartial justice. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E179: Damien Cregeau: Colonel Daniel Hitchcock of Rhode Island

Sat, 20 Aug 2022 16:37:56 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor Damien Cregeau. After working as an attorney for Patriot sympathizers, Daniel Hitchcock joined the revolutionary cause. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com

E178: Colin Zimmerman: The Battle of Crosswicks: Prelude to Monmouth

Sat, 13 Aug 2022 22:32:00 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor Colin Zimmerman. In June of 1778, British forces marched in pursuit of George Washington, but we’re delayed by Patriots at Crosswicks Creek. It was a small battle with great implications. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E177: Joseph E. Wroblewski: Annis Boudinot Stockton: The Poet and the General

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 20:09:32 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor Joseph E. Wroblewski. Annis Boudinot Stockton was a premiere poet of her day, and kept regular correspondence with General George Washington. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com

E176: Aaron J. Palmer: The 1775 Duel Between Henry Laurens and John Faucheraud Grimke

Sat, 30 Jul 2022 20:19:00 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor Aaron J. Palmer. In 1775 the Revolutionary politics of South Carolina came to a boiling point when Henry Laurens and John Faucheraud Grimke challenged one another to a duel. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E175: Victor J. DiSanto: Major Andre’s Captors Revisited

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 21:22:57 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor Victor J. DiSanto. For years, mystery and controversy have surrounded the captors of Major John Andre. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com

E174: Nancy Rubin Stuart: Benjamin Franklin’s Unconventional Marriage to Deborah Read

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 20:55:00 -0500

This week our guest is author Nancy Rubin Stuart. Despite his impressive actions, Benjamin Franklin's public role took a terrible toll on his marriage to Deborah Read. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E173: Samuel T. Lair: Partisan Politics and the Laws Which Shaped the First Congress

Sun, 10 Jul 2022 19:40:16 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor Samuel T. Lair. During the earliest days of the republic, states became laboratories of experimentation regarding how to implement laws which the Constitution left vague. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E172: Neil C. Olsen: Samuel Johnson’s Influence on the America

Sat, 02 Jul 2022 17:49:44 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor Neil C. Olsen. As a leading philosopher, educator, and theologian of his day, Connecticut’s Samuel Johnson exercised great sway in early America. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E171: Todd W. Braisted: Point/Counterpoint Between Israel Putnam and William Tryon

Sat, 25 Jun 2022 20:39:00 -0500

This week our guest is author and JAR contributor Todd W. Braisted. During the occupation of New York, Patriot commander Israel Putnam played a game of psychological warfare when he attempted to lure German auxiliaries to the rebel side. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E170: Brian Koyn: George Washington: First in Emotional Intelligence

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 20:06:00 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor Lt. Col. Brian Koyn. Because of his voluminous writings and notes, a reliable profile of George Washington's emotional intelligence has produced important new findings. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E169: Derrick E. Lapp: Williamsport, DC? How A Maryland Town Vied to Be The Nation’s Capital

Sun, 12 Jun 2022 06:52:07 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor Derrick E. Lapp. The new town of Williamsport, MD made a push to be the nation's capital, and although it did not succeed it made an admirable attempt. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com

E168: Christian McBurney: Rhode Island Acts to Prevent and Enslaved Family from Being Transported South

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 20:57:00 -0500

This week our guest is author and JAR contributor Christian McBurney. On the eve of Revolution a NC slaver tried to transport an enslaved family south. The legislature of Rhode Island stopped it in a major step toward emancipation and abolition. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E167: David Price: Edward Hand’s American Journey

Sat, 28 May 2022 20:28:00 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor David Price. Edward Hand rose from an immigrant, to a surgeon, to a Adjutant General of the Continental Army. His career earned him high marks, and he began one of Washington's most trusted subordinates. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E166: James M. Smith: Charles Thomson and the Delaware

Sat, 21 May 2022 16:34:30 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor James M. Smith. Charles Thomson analyzed treaties between America and the Delaware Nation. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E165: M. Andrew Holowchak: Jefferson on Rebellion, Revolution, and Treason

Sat, 14 May 2022 19:27:44 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor M. Andrew Holowchak. Thomas Jefferson wrote on many of the most important topics of his day, and had strong opinions of each. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E164: James M. Deitch: The 23rd, 25th, and 27th Grievances

Sat, 07 May 2022 17:12:00 -0500

This week our guest is James M. Deitch. In the Declaration of Independence Thomas Jefferson enumerated his grievances against the Crown in clear terms. They were each written with purpose and to great effect. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E163: Patrick H. Hannum and Frederick R. Kienle: George Washington’s Advice to William Woodford

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 16:31:16 -0500

This week our guests are JAR contributors Patrick Hannum and Fred Kienle. In an expansive letter, General George Washington detailed his perspectives on all manner of military matters. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E162: Don N. Hagist: The British Soldiers Who Marched to Concord

Sat, 23 Apr 2022 18:56:00 -0500

This week our guest is JAR Managing Editor Don N. Hagist. While the nation celebrated the Patriot victory at Concord on March 19th, few historians have taken the time to examine the British soldiers who fought on the other side. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E161: Travis Copeland: The Paul Revere of North Carolina

Sat, 16 Apr 2022 19:31:02 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor Travis Copeland. In the war for North Carolina, the attack on Fort Johnston stands as a watershed moment. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E160: Timothy C. Hemmis: Frontier Militia and Uncontrolled Violence

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 07:48:40 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor Timothy C. Hemmis. The American west was vital part of the revolutionary cause, but a unpredictable and often violent place. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com

E159: George Kotlik: Benjamin Franklin’s East Florida Warning

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 19:59:22 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor George Kotlik. While East Florida was open for settlement, it was a dangerous proposition for newcomers. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E158: Eugene Procknow: William Hunter: Finding Free Speech

Sat, 26 Mar 2022 20:53:00 -0500

This week our guest is author and JAR contributor Eugene Procknow. In his new book "William Hunter: Finding Free Speech: A British Soldier's Son Who Became an Early American" Procknow highlights the dramatic and dynamic world of early America, and a man who benefitted from it. For more information and a full review visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E157: Mark R. Anderson: King George III’s Montreal Bust in a Pattern of Iconoclasm

Sat, 19 Mar 2022 07:32:18 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor Mark R. Anderson. Long before the famed destruction of King George’s statue in New York, his bust was defaced in Montreal. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E156: Joseph Solis-Mullen: From the Partition of Poland to Yorktown

Sat, 12 Mar 2022 18:49:43 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor Joseph Solis-Mullen. While few Americans were aware of it, the global geopolitics of Europe played a major role in deciding the outcome of their revolution. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E155: Kenneth E. Lawson: Rev. George Whitefield’s Influence on Chaplains in Colonial America

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 19:08:09 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor Kenneth E. Lawson. George Whitefield revolutionized religion in Colonial America, and became one of the famous people on the continent. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com

E154: Alexander Lenarchyk: Washington’s Asylum

Sat, 26 Feb 2022 21:28:27 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor Alexander Lenarchyk. While Washington wrote about the state of the war, he contemplated a personal asylum in the event that his army was defeated. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E153: Jane L. Green: Thomas Ditson: Puritan to Patriot

Sat, 19 Feb 2022 20:05:14 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor Jane L. Green. Thomas Ditson led an unremarkable life, until one fateful day in Boston changed his life forever. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E152: Eric Wiser: Hell’s Half Acre: The Fall of Loyalist Crean Brush

Sat, 12 Feb 2022 13:42:07 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor Eric Wiser. The story of loyalist Crean Brush was one of service, patriotism, and despair. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E151: Norman Desmarais: Blessing of the Flags

Sat, 05 Feb 2022 18:36:56 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor Norman Desmarais. As a pillar of their faith and country, Spanish and French soldiers of the 18th century practiced many Catholic rituals. Amongst the most mysterious was the blessing of the flags. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E150: Selden West: The Taking of the Shuldham, 1781

Sat, 29 Jan 2022 19:37:40 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor Selden West. In 1781, Patriots from Connecticut raided and captured the vessel Shuldham. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E149: Kim Burdick: Cooch’s Bridge, Delaware’s Only Revolutionary War Battle

Sat, 22 Jan 2022 17:11:21 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor Kim Burdick. As the only battle from "the First State," Cooch's Bridge stands as an exercise in the stunningly local nature of this truly international war. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E148: Scott M. Smith: Major Robert Rogers and the American Revolution

Sat, 15 Jan 2022 17:18:28 -0500

This week or guest is JAR contributor Scott M. Smith. A legend for his service during the Seven Years War, Robert Rogers time during the American Revolution was far less glamorous. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E147: Travis Copeland: Joseph Williams and the Cherokee Campaign of 1776

Sat, 08 Jan 2022 08:56:11 -0500

This Week our guest is JAR contributor Travis Copeland. In 1776 the continental army went to war with the Cherokee nation. Joseph Williams of North Carolina was a key part of this contested expedition. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E146: Thomas Mercer and James Kirby Martin: Benedict Arnold: Hero Betrayed

Sat, 18 Dec 2021 18:41:37 -0500

This week our guests are Thomas Mercer and James Kirby Martin, the creators of the new docudrama "Benedict Arnold: Hero Betrayed." Reviled as one of America's most infamous traitors, Benedict Arnold had a distinguished career in the service of the Continental Army before making his decision to switch sides. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E145: Woody Holton: Liberty is Sweet: The Hidden History of the American Revolution

Sat, 11 Dec 2021 20:01:00 -0500

This week our guest is author and historian Woody Holton. In this sweeping analysis of the Revolutionary Era, Holton proposes bold new interpretations of America’s founding era. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com

E144: Bridget Barbara: Yorktown and the American Revolution Museum

Sat, 04 Dec 2021 20:29:00 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor Bridget Barbara. In the newest releases of her video series, Bridget Barbara visits the battlefield at Yorktown and the American Revolution Museum. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E143: James M. Smith: How American Declared Its Rights

Sun, 28 Nov 2021 06:59:55 -0500

This week our guest is James M. Smith. The American Patriots declared independence after long deliberations fueled by some of the greatest philosophers of the time. Their debates have been critical to understanding the origins of the modern United States. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E142: Richard J. Werther: George Washington and the First Mandatory Immunization

Sat, 20 Nov 2021 21:33:00 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor Richard Werther. In a modern world of debates over vaccine mandates, history reveals that George Washington issued a inoculation mandate of his own. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E141: Rand Mirante: John Marshall and Mercy Otis Warren Remember Benedict Arnold

Sat, 13 Nov 2021 19:03:58 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor Rand Mirante. Just a few decades after the war ended, two of the era’s most prominent commentators began a battle of their own. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E140: The Yorktown Tragedy: Washington‘s Slave Roundup

Sat, 06 Nov 2021 20:02:21 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor Dr. Gregory J.W. Urwin. Only a few hours after his victory at Yorktown, General George Washington ordered the Continental army to pursue enslaved men who aided the British in exchange for their freedom. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E139: David M. Griffin: The Brooklyn Line Forts

Sat, 30 Oct 2021 18:44:16 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor David M. Griffin. During the Battle of Long Island, the Brooklyn Line Forts played a pivotal role. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E138: Patrick H. Hannum: The Meeting of the Three Commanders

Sat, 23 Oct 2021 20:47:00 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor Patrick H. Hannum. Off the coast of Virginia, George Washington met with a pair of French commanders that redirected the fortunes of the American Revolution. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E137: Michael C. Harris and Gary Ecelbarger: Washington’s Troop Strength During the Philadelphia Campaign

Sat, 16 Oct 2021 18:30:36 -0500

This week our guests are JAR contributors Michael C. Harris and Gary Ecelbarger. While Washington’s Army is typically viewed as under strength, new research shows that his army was far larger than first realized. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E136: Justin McHenry: The Varick Transcripts

Sat, 09 Oct 2021 18:45:31 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor Justin McHenry. The papers of George Washington were voluminous, and their survival was due largely to the efforts of one man. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E135: David Price: Thomas Knowlton’s Revolution

Sat, 02 Oct 2021 17:31:57 -0500

This week our guest is David Price. Thomas Knowlton is little known, but his life was nothing short of revolutionary. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E134: Jonathan Curran: Public Opinion of the Whiskey Rebellion

Sat, 25 Sep 2021 20:01:00 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor Jonathan Curran. The Whiskey Rebellion shook early America to its core, but before the violence there was wide support for the rebels. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E133: Dean Snow: Continental and Militia Cavalry Compared

Sat, 18 Sep 2021 17:48:47 -0500

This week our guest is Journal of the American Revolution contributor Dean Snow. Although they came to the battle of Saratoga in different ways both continental and militia cavalry played critical roles in the victory. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E132: Chris Coelho: Timothy Matlack, Scribe of the Declaration of Independence

Sat, 11 Sep 2021 18:22:22 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor Chris Coelho. Famed for being a scribe of liberty, Timothy Matlack’s life remains one of the most intriguing of the founding era. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E131: John A. Ruddiman: James Monroe’s Revolution

Sat, 04 Sep 2021 19:50:11 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor John A. Ruddiman. Long before he became our 5th president, James Monroe served as a young man on the front lines of America’s war for independence. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E130: Jordan Baker: The Cherokee-American War

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 21:11:07 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor Jordan Baker. The American Revolution was many small wars in one, and the Cherokee-American conflict is a prime example of the many faces of the imperial struggle. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E129: James D.R. Philips: Two Revolutions and the Constitution

Sat, 21 Aug 2021 20:03:43 -0500

This week our guest is author James DR Philips. The English Revolution changed history, and it’s influence reigns over the American Revolution and the US Constitution. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E128: Edna Gabler: The Silence of Slavery in Revolutionary War Art

Sat, 14 Aug 2021 19:37:23 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor Edna Gabler. Always present but rarely seen, African Americans played a critical role in determining the outcome of the American Revolution. Through an examination of 18th century artists, many conclusions can be drawn. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E127:Lafayette's Plan to Invade Ireland

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 21:16:00 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor Jack Campbell. While his efforts to aid the Patriot cause have become legendary, the Marquis de Lafayette also had a plan to stir up an Irish rebellion. He called it the "scheme of my heart." For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com

E126: Norman Desmarais: The Gazette Francoise

Sat, 31 Jul 2021 18:38:00 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor Norman Desmarais. The Gazette Francoise was unique in America: a foreign newspaper published exclusively for foreign soldiers serving in the New World. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E125: Bill Bleyer: George Washington’s Culper Spy Ring

Sat, 24 Jul 2021 19:12:30 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor Bill Bleyer. Spies played an integral role in Washington’s war effort, and the Culper ring was second to none. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com

E124: Haimo Li: Article 1, Section 9, Clause 3 of the Constitution

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 19:42:26 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor Haimo Li. Showing great forethought, the state of Maryland outlawed ex post facto laws. This feature would later be added to the United States Constitution. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E123: John DeLee: Shifting Indian Policy During the Articles of Confederation Era

Sat, 10 Jul 2021 18:47:21 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor John DeLee. During America’s earliest years, shifting priorities and changing views made the nation’s Indian policy a fluid proposition. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E122: George Kotlik: Following William Bartram’s Footsteps in Florida

Sat, 03 Jul 2021 20:44:15 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor George Kotlik. A naturalist and explorer, William Bartram has left enduring legacy in the state of Florida. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E121: Travis Copeland: The Capture of North Carolina Governor Thomas Burke

Sat, 26 Jun 2021 19:34:53 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor Travis Copeland. In the heat of the partisan conflict in North Carolina, Governor Thomas Burke was taken captive by loyalist rebels. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E120: Robert N. Fanelli: A Fatal Dispute Among the Guards

Sat, 19 Jun 2021 16:47:25 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor Robert N. Fanelli. During the war, tempers flared and egos soared. In this instance, two British officers feuded until only one was left standing. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com

E119: David P. Ervin: The Continental Army on the Upper Ohio

Sat, 12 Jun 2021 13:07:27 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor David P. Ervin. The American West was as wild as ever in the Revolutionary era, and the Ohio River Valley took center stage. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E118: Mike Matheny: How Paperwork Saved the Continental Army

Sun, 06 Jun 2021 06:25:14 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor Mike Matheny. Disorganized and in disarray, the Continental Army was in dire need of renewal. It came in the form of a new clerical process from an unlikely source. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E117: Charles Dewey: Amicus Reipublicae: Abraham Bancker, Friend of the Republic

Sat, 29 May 2021 20:22:01 -0500

This week our guest is Jar Contributor and military intelligence officer Charles Dewey. New York was a hotbed of espionage during the American Revolution, and cast many unlikely characters into historic roles. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com

E116: Philip D. Weaver: New York’s First Revolutionary Captain

Sat, 22 May 2021 15:19:53 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor Phil Weaver. Although his position was of great importance, Joseph McCracken largely remains a mystery. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E115: Eric Sterner: John Rutledge of South Carolina

Sat, 15 May 2021 16:21:06 -0500

This week our guest is author and JAR Contributor Eric Sterner. John Rutledge played a critical role in America’s Founding Era...in more ways than one. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E114: William V. Wenger: Foreign Assistance to America’sRevolutionary War

Sat, 08 May 2021 15:30:07 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor William V. Wenger. The fledgling United States needed major assistance to win its independence from Great Britain, and it came in form of essential loans from some surprising allies. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E113: James P. Sieradzki: The New Jersey Shop License Law of 1780

Sat, 01 May 2021 19:42:08 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor James P. Sieradzki. While the war raged in New York and New Jersey, shopkeepers were forced to choose sides. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E112:Jonathan Bayer: Fake News of the Surrender of Quebec

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 19:01:45 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor Jonathan Bayer. While many consider “fake news” to be a modern term, it’s legacy stretches back well into the Revolutionary era. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E111: Gary Ecelbarger: Clement Biddle Partially Clears The “Battle Of The Clouds”

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 20:58:00 -0500

This week our guest is JAR Contributor Gary Ecelbarger. While some battles have been fully vetted and clearly understood, "The Battle of the Clouds" has been surrounded by questions. One source, that of Clement Biddle, may finally give us the answers we've been looking for. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E110: Geoff Smock: The Teenage Thomas Jefferson

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 18:23:33 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor Geoff Smock. Quiet, thoughtful, and composed. While these traits often describe the adult Jefferson, his teenage years were far more emotional. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E109: Richard J. Werther: King Gustav III of Sweden: Friendly Foe of the United States

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 19:42:11 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor Richard J. Werther. King Gustav III of Sweden was no lover of Republican idealism, but he proved to be a vital postwar ally of the United States. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E108: John Rees: Remembrances of Black Revolutionary War Veterans

Sat, 27 Mar 2021 18:00:40 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor John Rees. In a stirring series of articles, John Rees details the experiences of Black veterans that history has often overlooked. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E107: Todd Braisted: Benjamin W. Thompson’s Black Dragoons

Sat, 20 Mar 2021 19:23:31 -0500

This week our guest is Author and JAR Contributor Todd Braisted. While the British army floundered in North America, officials turned to African Americans to fill vital roles, though not the ones we often expect. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E106: Andrew Zellers-Frederick: The Impeachme of Senator William Blount

Sat, 13 Mar 2021 20:47:19 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor Andrew Zellers-Frederick. The first impeachment in American history saw a US Senator in the hot seat. The results and political fallout remain prescient still today. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E105: Mark Sullivan: Francis and Gottlieb Otto: Rebels or Loyalists?

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 20:21:06 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor Mark Sullivan. Two brothers from upstate New York fought for both sides during the American Revolution proving once again that all politics is local. For more information visit www. allthingsliberty.com.

E104: Brooke Barbier: Following Paul Revere Home

Sun, 28 Feb 2021 07:29:16 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor Brooke Barbier. Over the last two centuries much of colonial Boston has stayed the same, but some has vanished. A trained a can see both. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E103: William W. Reynolds: The British Naval Signals Mission

Sat, 20 Feb 2021 21:17:27 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor William W. Reynolds. In the waning years of the war, American operatives stole a book of secret signals used by the British Navy. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E102: Louis Arthur Norton: The Plight of the Seamen

Sat, 13 Feb 2021 20:14:59 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor Louis Arthur Norton. While the Continental Army steadily found its footing during the war, the American Navy floundered. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E101: Serena Zabin: The Boston Massacre: A Family History

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 18:13:41 -0500

Serena Zabin is the winner of the 2020 Journal of the American Revolution Book of the Year award. In this fresh interpretation, Serena Zabin paints a stirring new picture of an event that defined the Revolutionary Era. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com

E100: George Kotlik: Texas and the American Revolution

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 20:09:10 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor George Kotlik. While Texas has a long history of revolutions, few realize its contributions to the Patriot cause. Throughout the latter years of the conflict the Spanish Empire utilized its colonial resources to aid the Americans in the their quest for independence from Britain. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E99: Brian Gerring: La Petit Guerre and American Indian War

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 22:54:10 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor Brian Gerring. During the American Revolution “the small war” proved to be a pivotal part of Britain’s war effort. On the frontiers, Indian warfare was a constant threat. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E98: Greg Aaron: Lord Dartmouth’s War of Words, 1775

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 19:00:59 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor Greg Aaron. Following the battles of Lexington and Concord, the British government was fraught with rumor and blame. At the center was Lord Dartmouth. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

REPEAT: Rick Atkinson: The British Are Coming: The War for America, Lexington to Princeton

Sat, 09 Jan 2021 17:18:37 -0500

This week our guest is Pulitzer Prize winning author Rick Atkinson. As book one of a three book trilogy, "The British Are Coming" is a long-awaited foray into the earliest years of the American Revolution. On this episode Rick Atkinson discusses the war, the young nation, its greatest leaders, and why he believes that now is the right time to revisit the American Revolution. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

REPEAT: Colin Calloway: The Indian World of George Washington

Sat, 02 Jan 2021 18:05:02 -0500

This week our guest is Dr. Colin Calloway, winner of the 2018 Book of the Year Award from the Journal of the American Revolution. In his new book "The Indian World of George Washington," Calloway details the life of George Washington through his interactions with the native peoples of North America. On this episode we discuss how these interactions shaped Washington's worldview and just how pivotal native leaders were to the development of early America. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

REPEAT: Michael W. Twitty: The Cooking Gene

Sat, 26 Dec 2020 17:31:44 -0500

This week our guest is award-winning author and chef Michael W. Twitty. Since their arrival in the 17th century, Africans have played an instrumental role in shaping the culture and cuisine of North America. Using food as a primary source, Michael Twitty traces the history of enslaved peoples in the New World and highlights their lasting influence over modern America. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E97: Don N. Hagist: Noble Volunteers: The British Soldiers Who Fought the American Revolution

Sat, 19 Dec 2020 22:19:48 -0500

This week our guest is JAR editor and author Don N. Hagist. In his new book “Noble Volunteers” Don Hagist reveals the complex make up of the British Army and highlights the intricacies of daily life during the American Revolution. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E96: Kevin A. Conn: The Imprisonment and Escape of James Moody

Sat, 12 Dec 2020 20:54:03 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor Kevin A. Conn. His life was remarkable, yet his role as a loyalist agent has made James Moody a mysterious figure in Revolutionary history. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E95: Ken Daigler: Nathanael Greene: Intelligence Manager

Sat, 05 Dec 2020 23:57:23 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor Ken Daigler. While he was considered a vital subordinate of George Washington, Nathanael Greene was also a first rate spymaster. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E94: Joseph E. Wroblewski: John Paul Jones and Thaddeus Kosciuszko in Warsaw

Sat, 28 Nov 2020 20:27:23 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor Joseph E. Wroblewski. After their service in the cause of liberty ended, two legendary figures met on the other side of the world. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E93: Eric Wiser: The Loyalist Outlaw Cornelius Hatfield

Sat, 21 Nov 2020 17:37:11 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor Eric Wiser. Cornelius Hatfield earned a reputation as a daring raider and loyal subject. As he terrorized Patriots in New York and New Jersey, he cemented his legacy as one of the most infamous Loyalist outlaws of the American Revolution. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E92: Thomas E. Ricks: First Principles: What America's Founders Learned from the Greeks and Romans and How That Shaped Our Country

Sat, 14 Nov 2020 23:21:39 -0500

This week our guest is New York Times bestselling author Thomas E. Ricks. Washington. Adams. Jefferson. Madison. First Principles follows these four members of the Revolutionary generation from their youths to their adult lives, as they grappled with questions of independence, and forming and keeping a new nation. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E91: Mark Anderson: Ethan Allen’s Mysterious Defeat at Montreal-Reconsidered

Sun, 08 Nov 2020 06:39:33 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor Mark R. Anderson. After braving the harsh Canadian wilderness, Ethan Allen was defeated at Montreal. Two centuries later the event remains shrouded in mystery. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E90: Travis Copeland: The Battle of Shallow Ford

Sat, 31 Oct 2020 20:19:38 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor Travis Copeland. In 1780 the Revolution tore the Carolina backcountry to pieces, and the Battle of Shallow Ford remains a forgotten flashpoint in the conflict. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E89: John E. Happ: Clarifying Beaumarchais

Sat, 24 Oct 2020 19:05:00 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor John E. Happ. The life of the French diplomat Beaumarchais was one of art, business, and American Revolution. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E88: Alex White: From Prisoner to Schoolmaster

Sat, 17 Oct 2020 18:29:29 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor Alex White. Although he came from ordinary beginnings, the life and career of Lt. Thomas White was an extraordinary tale of patriotism and survival. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E87: Robert Scott Davis: Margaret Eustace and her Family Pass Through the American Revolution

Sat, 10 Oct 2020 20:38:57 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor Robert Scott Davis. Margaret Eustace led a famed life, but a mysterious letter in Georgia has left historians baffled for over two centuries. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E86: Bridget Barbara: Tracing the Steps of John Andre

Sat, 03 Oct 2020 17:58:46 -0500

This week our guest is Jar Contributor and Youtube content creator Bridget Barbara. While Benedict Arnold’s treasonous gamble has become the stuff of legend, his conspiracy with John Andre is still readily traced. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com

E85: Damien Cregeau: Ten Revolutionary War Patriot Graves

Sat, 26 Sep 2020 18:48:43 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor Damien Cregeau. Washington, Hamilton, John Paul Jones. Their lives were critical in the cause of freedom, and their final resting places remind us of their sacrifices. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E84: Rand Mirante: Fort Mifflin on the Delaware

Sun, 20 Sep 2020 06:46:13 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor Rand Mirante. Sitting off the runway of Philadelphia International Airport, the impressive Fort Mifflin has a two hundred and forty year history to tell. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E83: Philip D. Weaver: The 3rd New Jersey in New-York: Stories from The Jersey Greys of 1776

Sat, 12 Sep 2020 22:21:03 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor and author Philip D. Weaver. Put together to fill an urgent need, the 3rd New Jersey found itself in many unique situations. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E82: Dayne Rugh: The Connecticut Sons of Liberty

Sat, 05 Sep 2020 19:08:06 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor Dayne Rugh. While the Sons of Liberty were active in Boston, another branch was making waves not far away in Connecticut. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com

E81: Mike Cecere: Patrick Henry's March on Williamsburg

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 07:04:39 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor and author Mike Cecere. It was one of the great "what-if" moments of the American Revolution: what if Patrick Henry had followed through with his attack on Williamsburg? It was long before Lexington and Concord, and he came closer than most would ever think. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E80: Jane Hampton Cook: "Remember the Ladies": Abigail Adams on Women's Rights

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 18:22:00 -0500

This week our guest is author and former White House webmaster Jane Hampton Cook. The letters of John and Abigail Adams stand out as some of the most candid conversations of the Revolutionary Era. The couple was outspoken on many issues, most notably rights for women in the new republic. With the nineteenth amendment turning 100, her views are more prescient than ever. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E79: Derrick E. Lapp: The Bunker Hill Effect

Sat, 15 Aug 2020 17:57:27 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor Derrick E. Lapp. The fall of Fort Washington was a low point in the military history of the continental army. Aside from the obvious problems of such a defeat, it also stands as George Washington's greatest failure as commander-in-chief. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E78: Kim Burdick: The French Cross the Atlantic

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 19:25:36 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor Kim Burdick. After the American victory at Saratoga, French military support materialized at just the right moment. Their journey to America was harrowing, and revealed a side of the war most have never seen. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E77: Christopher Warren: Documents of the American Revolution

Sat, 01 Aug 2020 18:56:17 -0500

This week our guest is Library of Congress Curator Christopher Warren. From the earliest rumblings of revolt, the written word has been central to the cause. As the war evolved, so did it’s writings. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E76: Jeff Dacus: The Tower of Victory

Sat, 25 Jul 2020 21:05:43 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor Jeff Dacus. In 1781 Fort Watson loomed large on the South Carolina frontier. After a spark of innovation, Continental forces relied on an ancient strategy to win the day: the siege tower. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E75: Greg Aaron: Superheroes of the American Revolution

Sun, 19 Jul 2020 05:48:39 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor Greg Aaron. Liberty Belle, The Flag, John Liberty. In the post WWII landscape, comic book superheroes dominated American popular culture and the American Revolution was a common backdrop. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E74: Jett Conner: Thomas Paine, Thomas Jefferson, and the Louisiana Purchase

Sat, 11 Jul 2020 19:04:57 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor Jett Conner. Thomas Paine and Thomas Jefferson were ideological pillars of their party. Their conservative view of presidential authority soon crumbled when Jefferson approved the Louisiana Purchase. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E73: Ken Shumate: The Molasses Act of 1733

Sat, 04 Jul 2020 22:03:53 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor Ken Shumate. Decades before the infamous Sugar Act, Parliament regulated the imperial economy with the Molasses Act. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com

E72: Christian M. McBurney: General Charles Lee Imposes an Oath of Allegiance

Sun, 28 Jun 2020 07:37:44 -0500

This week our guest is author and JAR contributor Christian M. McBurney. During the American Revolution, entire communities were considered to be up for grabs in the great ideological struggle for domination. When Charles Lee reaches Newport, RI, his greatest weapon was a forcible oath of allegiance. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E71: Geoff Smock: The Enlightened Views of Thomas Jefferson

Sun, 21 Jun 2020 07:08:04 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor Geoff Smock. Thomas Jefferson set himself apart from his fellow founders by being one of the most thoughtful commentators of his time. Discussing all aspects of American life, Jefferson regularly shared his opinion on a wide array of topics including rebellion, revolution, and infectious disease. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E70: Keith Muchowski: Rufus King: Forgotten Founder

Sat, 13 Jun 2020 20:55:49 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor Keith Muchowski. Although he is often overlooked, New York’s Rufus King played a vital role in America’s founding generation. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E69: Andrew Waters: The Quaker and the Gamecock: Nathanael Greene, Thomas Sumter, and the Revolutionary War for the Soul of the South

Sat, 06 Jun 2020 07:07:56 -0500

This week our guest is author and JAR contributor Andrew Waters. As the Revolution moved south, the state of South Carolina found itself torn asunder in a brutal civil war. Hoping to calm the storm, Nathanael Greene paired with the insurgent leader Thomas Sumter to remove the Redcoats from the Palmetto State. Their personalities clashed, and their relationship was one of the rockiest of the war. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E68: Lindsay M. Chervinsky: The Cabinet: George Washington and the Creation of an American Institution

Sat, 30 May 2020 18:56:26 -0500

This week our guest is White House historian Lindsay M. Chervinsky. During George Washington’s first term, there was no blue print and little in the way of Constitutional precedent. Despite these problems, our first president managed to establish one of the most sacred of all presidential institutions: the cabinet. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E67: Matthew Reardon: The Whaleboat Wars on the Connecticut River

Sat, 23 May 2020 19:59:16 -0500

This week our guest is JAR Contributor Matthew Reardon. Although the Treaty of Paris was being signed in 1782, the war continued in the American Colonies. Since 1776, warring partisans raided one another on small ships along the New England coastline. These small engagements have become known as "The Whaleboat Wars." For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E66: George Kotlik: The British Invasion of the Bahamas

Sat, 16 May 2020 17:52:27 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor George Kotlik. In 1783, as the American Revolution wound to a close, a last ditch effort was launched by British officials to "capture" the Bahamas. Although often overlooked, this event reveals how uncertain the age could be for all parties involved. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com

E65: Stephen John Katzberg: Mapping the Battle of Eutaw Springs

Sat, 09 May 2020 19:18:34 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor Stephen Katzberg. Like most battlefields the battle of Eutaw Springs has been reconstructed using firsthand accounts and after-action reports. In most cases small details conflict, and historians strive to portray the event as accurately as possible. Now, using Geographic Information technology, stunning new details are being revealed for the first time in over two centuries. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E64: Eric Sterner: The Siege of Fort Henry

Sat, 02 May 2020 20:37:58 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor Eric Sterner. As diplomats were ironing out the details of the Treaty of Paris, war raged in the American west. One of the final battles took place in modern Wheeling, WV at Fort Henry. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.http://www.allthingsliberty.com

E63: Patrick Naughton: Informational Control and the Battles of Lexington and Concord.

Sat, 25 Apr 2020 23:21:15 -0500

This week our guest is Major Patrick Naughton. Following the battles of Lexington and Concord, a war of a different kind was waged for the control of the public narrative between Great Britain and their rebellious colonies. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E62: Andrew A. Zellers-Frederick: John Sullivan and the Occupation of Easton

Sat, 18 Apr 2020 15:56:59 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor Andrew A. Zellers-Frederick. In 1779, Major General John Sullivan launches a campaign deep into the Iroquois heartland. Before his men marched they first occupied the small community of Easton, PA. This event offers new perspectives on the daily workings of the continental army. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E61: Justin McHenry: Morgan v. Shippen and the Fate of the Continental Medical Department

Sat, 11 Apr 2020 19:32:35 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor Justin McHenry. Throughout their storied careers, John Morgan and William Shippen were competitors. When it came to building the Continental Medical Department, things were no different. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E60: Brian Patrick O’Malley: Philadelphia’s Yellow Fever Epidemic

Sat, 04 Apr 2020 20:20:20 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor Brian Patrick O’Malley. In 1793 the city of Philadelphia was ravaged by Yellow Fever. While many leaders avoided taking action and abandoned the city, dozens of African Americans answered the call to serve. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E59: Patrick H. Hannum: Lord Dunmore’s Proclamation

Sun, 29 Mar 2020 16:33:03 -0500

This week our guest is Professor Patrick H. Hannum. As the Revolution began to spread throughout the American Colonies, Governor John Murray, Lord Dunmore, made an astonishing proclamation. Any black man that joined the royal ranks, and their family, would be free. While this gesture is celebrated today for many Virginians at the time it fundamentally changed the nature of the conflict. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E58: Kevin A. Conn: The Lenape History of the American Revolution

Sat, 21 Mar 2020 16:50:37 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor Kevin A. Conn. Following the close of the Seven Years’ War, the Lenape began to rally around a new generation of resistance leaders. The guidance of these prominent warriors, sachems, and holy men would redefine the Revolutionary Era for thousands of native peoples. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com

E57: Katie Turner Getty: Control of Disease in the Revolutionary Era

Sat, 14 Mar 2020 21:47:48 -0500

This week our guest is JAR editor Katie Turner Getty. During the heart of the conflict, America’s civilian population waged an ongoing struggle against infectious disease. To find safety, cities resorted to extreme and controversial measures. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E56: Matthew Skic: The Museum of the American Revolution

Sat, 07 Mar 2020 19:53:05 -0500

This week our guest is Museum of the American Revolution curator Matthew Skic. A project decades in the making, the Museum of the American Revolution offers fresh exhibits and creative interpretations of America’s most critical era. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E55: Douglas R. Dorney, Jr.: Captain John De Treville: Continental Officer and British Spy

Sat, 29 Feb 2020 21:02:24 -0500

This week our guest is Douglas R. Dorney, Jr. Captain John De Treville served on both sides of the American Revolution, and made a shocking choice at the end of his service. He chose to remain in the new United States. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E54: John Rees: They Were Good Soldiers: African Americans Serving in the Continental Army, 1775-1783

Sun, 23 Feb 2020 08:55:02 -0500

This week our guest is author and JAR contributor John Rees. In his new book "They Were Good Soldiers: African Americans Serving in the Continental Army, 1775-1783" Rees chronicles the life and service of numerous African Americans during the American Revolution. From north to south, Rees reveals startling new revelations about these often-overlooked yet pivotal figures. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E53: Tom Shachtman: Founding Fortunes

Sat, 15 Feb 2020 22:40:01 -0500

This week our guest is author Tom Shachtman. While the men known collectively as the Founding Fathers fueled the ideological fire of the patriot movement, their vast fortunes played an even greater role. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

Michael Cecere: Virginia’s Eighteen Months Men

Sun, 09 Feb 2020 07:58:20 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor Michael Cecere. After serving their required eighteen months, Virginia shocked its troops by asking them for three more years. By the end of their service these “eighteen months men” would see some of the most important action of the American Revolution. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E51: Jeffrey D. Simon: The Sons of Liberty and Mob Terror

Sat, 01 Feb 2020 17:45:40 -0500

This week our guest is author and Journal of the American Revolution contributor Jeffrey D. Simon. As tensions mounted in the American Colonies and outrage spiraled out of control, the Sons of Liberty capitalized on the chaos. Utilizing political propaganda and calculated spin, the Sons of Liberty proved instrumental in fomenting animosity toward the Parliament. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E50: Dean Caivano: Resistance Against Tyranny

Sat, 25 Jan 2020 17:02:57 -0500

This week our guest is Dean Caivano, Lecturer of Political Science at California State University, Stanislaus. While the American Revolution had many battlefields, the ideological ground may have been the most prized. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E49: William H.J. Manthorpe, Jr.: The Lewes Lighthouse Legend

Sat, 18 Jan 2020 17:52:15 -0500

This week our guest is Journal of the American Revolution contributor William H.J. Manthorpe, Jr. A long point of contention in history of Delaware, the destruction of the Lewes Lighthouse has been surrounded by unanswered questions. While the early history of the vital piece of infrastructure is sparse, a study of the historiography of its burning reveals startling new information proving that the case is anything but closed. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E48: David Head: The Prelude to the Newburgh Conspiracy

Sat, 11 Jan 2020 20:52:59 -0500

This week our guest is author and University of Central Florida professor David Head. As the war wound to a close, tensions flared in the now famed Newburgh Conspiracy. Newburgh however was not the beginning, only the culmination of tensions long building. For more information www.allthingsliberty.com

E47: Steven Neill: The British East India Company and the American Revolution

Sat, 04 Jan 2020 16:53:07 -0500

This week our guest is Journal of the American Revolution contributor Steven Neill. A precursor to the modern global business conglomerates, the British East India Company was a constant force in the machinations of the British Empire. Although often considered to be a distant player, company policies played critical roles in some of the earliest flashpoints of the imperial crisis. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E46: Don N. Hagist: Martha Bradley and Eighteenth-Century Cookery

Sat, 21 Dec 2019 17:23:00 -0500

This week our guest is historian and managing editor of the Journal of the American Revolution, Don N. Hagist. During the 1750’s, pamphleteer Martha Bradley published a series of cooking guides that offer a direct glimpse at Britain’s blossoming culinary scene. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E45: Alexander Cain: Massachusetts Privateers During the Siege of Boston

Sat, 14 Dec 2019 19:38:59 -0500

This week our guest is Journal of the American Revolution contributor Alexander Cain. In 1775 the city of Boston was under siege. While historians have poured over the actions of patriot militiamen during the attack, few understand the important role that privateers played in the liberation. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.http://www.allthingsliberty.com

E44: Ray Raphael: The Framers and Impeachment

Sun, 08 Dec 2019 15:18:38 -0500

This week our guest is author Ray Raphael. With impeachment consuming American politics, many remain unaware of the Framers’ lengthy debate on the topic. During the Constitutional Convention, the majority viewed impeachment as a primary stipulation to authorizing an Executive. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E43: John L. Smith, Jr.: The Origins of French Fries

Sat, 30 Nov 2019 17:57:36 -0500

This week our guest is US Army and US Air Force veteran John L. Smith, Jr. While French fries are considered to be a quintessential "American" food, many culinary historians trace their origins to Thomas Jefferson and his love of French cuisine. "Digging" up the history of this mysterious starch offers historians the chance to "peel" back the layers of a long forgotten past. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E42: Roberto Oscar Flores de Apodaca: Thanksgiving, Prayer, and the Common Soldier

Sun, 24 Nov 2019 06:42:07 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor Roberto Oscar Flores de Apodaca. Throughout the American Revolution soldiers turned to the almighty for support. Through periods of great triumph as well as terrible tragedy, God and Thanksgiving proved to be a common experience for many who participated. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.http://www.allthingsliberty.com

E41: Jim Piecuch: Britain's "Female Corps"

Sat, 16 Nov 2019 22:35:11 -0500

This week our guest is author and JAR contributor Jim Piecuch. In July 1778 an editorial was published in Britain that raised eyebrows when it suggested that the Crown raise a corps of female soldiers to fight in America. Though scoffed at in its day, this article would prove to be simply ahead of its time. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E40: Louis Arthur Norton: The Bonhomme Richard v. The Serapis

Sat, 09 Nov 2019 21:10:15 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor Louis Arthur Norton. While the infantry battles of the American Revolution typically garner most of the attention, this week a naval battle takes center stage. In 1779 two ships met in combat off the coast of Flamborough Head, England, and the resulting engagement stands as a defining moment in revolutionary naval history. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E39: Eric Sterner: The Gnaddenhutten Massacre

Sat, 02 Nov 2019 18:39:11 -0500

This week our guest is NASA’s former Associate Deputy Administrator for Policy and Planning and JAR contributor Eric Sterner. In 1782, six months after Cornwallis' surrender at Yorktown, one of the most heinous events in the history of the American Revolution occurred in eastern Ohio. Known as the "Gnaddenhutten Massacre," Patriot militiamen murdered peaceful Moravian Indians in a misdirected act of retaliation and revenge. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E38: Frederic C. Detwiller: The Mysterious Monsr Dubuq: The Revolution's First Frenchman?

Sat, 26 Oct 2019 19:51:25 -0500

This week our guest is JAR Contributor Frederic C. Detwiller. While French involvement helped to turn the tide of the Revolution after the battle of Saratoga, French nationals had been involved in the fighting from as early as 1775. One of these individuals, a Monsr Dubuq, proved to be a vital engineer in the infancy of the war. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E37: Andrew Schocket: Who Mattered In Early America?

Sat, 19 Oct 2019 17:37:00 -0500

This week our guest is Professor Andrew M. Schocket. In the earliest days of the republic it was said that all men were created equal, but few witnessed the concept in practice. While the civic role of non-white men have been studied at length, what about that of women and children? On this episode we discuss the legal obligations and civic duties of women and children in the young United States. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E36: John McCurdy: Quarters: The Accomodation of the British Army and the Coming of the American Revolution

Sat, 12 Oct 2019 19:37:57 -0500

This week our guest is author and professor John G. McCurdy. Considered a pivotal moment in the building drama of the American Revolution, the Quartering Act stands as a controversial flashpoint of imperial authority. In his new book, McCurdy argues that the act of quartering had been a regular part of American life, and still shapes America's present understanding of privacy, personal and government space. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E35: Gabriel Neville: The Clove Road

Sat, 05 Oct 2019 22:31:33 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor Gabriel Neville. Connecting northern New Jersey and New York, the passage known as "The Clove Road" played a vital role in deciding the fate of the American Revolution. While its importance during the war is undisputed, its modern condition is fading quickly, and preservation is critical. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E34: Mark Edward Lender: Cabal: The Plot Against General Washington

Sat, 28 Sep 2019 18:08:57 -0500

This week our guest is Mark Edward Lender, author of the new book Cabal: The Plot Against General Washington. In 1777 doubt was cast over the Revolutionary cause and a whisper campaign was launched against General George Washington. Highlighting the successes of General Horatio Gates at Saratoga, many in Congress conspired to replace him as the head of the Continental Army. After a period of high stakes intrigue, Washington retained his command. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com

E33: James Fichter: The Tea that Survived the Boston Tea Party

Sat, 21 Sep 2019 19:35:00 -0500

This week our guest is University of Hong Kong professor James Fichter. In 1773, Patriot supporters famously destroyed 300 chests of tea in Boston Harbor. Though the event would be a symbolic flashpoint in the Revolutionary Era, few question what happened to the remainder of the tea that made the trans-Atlantic voyage. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E32: Gene Procknow: The Parallel Lives of Benedict Arnold and James Wemyss

Sat, 14 Sep 2019 22:49:22 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor Gene Procknow. Although he is considered the quintessential American turncoat, the life of Benedict Arnold is not without parallel. On this episode we compare the lives of Benedict Arnold and British officer James Wemyss. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E31: Jason Yonce: The Annapolis Convention

Sat, 07 Sep 2019 20:06:42 -0500

This week our guest is JAR Contributor Jason Yonce. Often regarded as an abortive meeting, the Annapolis Convention has proven to be a meaningful step in the larger process leading the creation of the US Constitution. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E30: John Buchanan: The Road to Charleston

Sat, 31 Aug 2019 12:20:00 -0500

This week our guest is acclaimed author John "Jack" Buchanan, author of the new book The Road to Charleston: Nathanael Greene and the American Revolution. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E29: Joseph E. Wroblewski: The Queen's Rangers

Sat, 24 Aug 2019 16:20:00 -0500

This week our guest is Dr. Joseph E. Wroblewski. Throughout the states of Pennsylvania, New York, and New Jersey loyal Americans joined the ranks of the British Empire. One of these famed units was the Queen's Rangers. Formerly known as the famed "Rogers' Rangers" in the Seven Years War, this unit continued its service well into the American Revolution under a new moniker. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E28: Rick Atkinson: The British Are Coming: The War for America, Lexington to Princeton

Sun, 18 Aug 2019 19:47:00 -0500

E27: JL Bell: Myths and Legends of the Declaration of Independence

Sun, 11 Aug 2019 19:09:00 -0500

This week our guest is author JL Bell. Since July 4th, 1776 the Declaration of Independence has been surrounded by larger-than-life characters, with even larger-than-life stories. JL Bell separates fact from fiction in his latest article. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E26: Andrew Waters: Daniel Morgan vs. Charles Cornwallis in the Carolinas

Sun, 04 Aug 2019 18:16:05 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor Andrew Waters. In 1778 Charles Cornwallis tangled with Patriot forces in the American South. Following the Battle of Cowpens, Cornwallis pursued American commander Daniel Morgan through the tangled backcountry of the Carolinas, pushing both his army and his patience to their limits. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E25: Tristan J. New: Early Efforts to Make Peace with Britain

Sun, 28 Jul 2019 18:40:45 -0500

This week our guest is Tristan J. New. Before the war began, American statesman Joseph Galloway attempted to find a diplomatic resolution with Great Britain. Although his efforts ultimately failed, Galloway provided both sides with a roadmap to resolution and showed that peace was possible. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E24: John L. Smith, Jr.: The Founding Fathers at Notre-Dame de Paris

Sun, 21 Jul 2019 18:30:48 -0500

This week our guest is US Army and US Air Force veteran John L. Smith, Jr. In 1785 Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, and the Adams children attended a baptism ceremony at Notre-Dame Cathedral. While the new American nation struggled in its earliest years, events such as this reveal how the Old World viewed the New, and what America's place would be on a global stage. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E23: Philip D. Weaver: The Court Martial of Captain Joel Pratt

Sun, 14 Jul 2019 23:41:00 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor Philip D. Weaver. In 1775, Captain Joel Pratt was issued a warrant from the state of Massachusetts to lead a company of fifty-six men. By the end of the year, he was court-martialed. In this episode we discuss the history, process, and effect of the court martial is during the American Revolution. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E22: Charles H. Lagerbom: HMS Albany and the Underwater Archaeology of the American Revolution

Sun, 07 Jul 2019 19:55:00 -0500

This week our guest is underwater archaeologist Charles H. Lagerbom. Described as "wretched" by its commander, the HMS Albany has been a lasting mystery of the American Revolution. After its destruction in 1782, the HMS Albany was much derided by its crew, but recent surveys have revealed that its service was far more distinguished than previous believed. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E21: Michael Gadue: Naval Stratagies of the Saratoga Campaign

Sun, 30 Jun 2019 19:56:00 -0500

This week our guest is Michael Gadue. To expedite the capture of the Hudson River during the summer of 1777, British naval engineers began the construction of a new vessel on Lake Champlain. Called Thunderer, this ship was a classic French-style radeau and was capable of carrying not just men, but heavy artillery as well. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E20: Michael J.F. Sheehan: The Battle of Stony Point

Sun, 23 Jun 2019 20:49:00 -0500

This week our guest is Michael J.F. Sheehan. Widely considered to be one of the most daring and important battles of the war, the attack on Stony Point remains shrouded with mystery and legend. New research has shed new light on this seminal event, and historians' understanding of the battle continues to grow. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E19: George Kotlik: The American Revolution in Florida

Sun, 16 Jun 2019 19:32:00 -0500

This week our guest is George Kotlik. Although they are not counted as part of the "thirteen original" colonies, the colonies of East and West Florida were a very important part of British North America before the Revolution began. Throughout the conflict they remained loyal to King George, and were given over to the Spanish at its conclusion. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E18: Charles Dewey: Double Agents in the American Revolution

Sun, 09 Jun 2019 20:39:00 -0500

This week our guest is Fort Lee Historic Park's Charles Dewey. During the American Revolution, intelligence gathering was heavily dependent on intelligence gathering by spies on both sides of the war, and on this episode our guest highlights the life and career of one of the few double agents in the American Revolution. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E17: Harlow Giles Unger: Robert Morris, Financier of the Revolution

Sun, 02 Jun 2019 19:12:54 -0500

This week our guest is distinguished journalist and historian Harlow Giles Unger. Robert Morris played a critical role in financing the American Revolution, and in addition developed strategies and techniques of trade that remain at the core of capitalism today. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E16: Kim Burdick: Delaware in the American Revolution

Sun, 26 May 2019 08:42:21 -0500

In this week’s Dispatches host Brady Crytzer interviews historian and JAR contributor and Delaware historian Kim Burdick about the The First State and its often overlooked contribution to the outcome of the American Revolution. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E15: Geoff Smock: Alexander Hamilton's Tumultuous Childhood.

Sun, 19 May 2019 17:00:29 -0500

In this week’s Dispatches host Brady Crytzer interviews JAR contributor and Seattle-area middle school history teacher Geoff Smock about how Alexander Hamilton’s difficult childhood experiences in the Caribbean helped shape his future political ideology. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E14: Gina Dimuro: Walking in Alexander Hamilton's New York City

Sun, 12 May 2019 19:53:00 -0500

This week’s our guest is history writer and translator Gina Dimuro. Our focus is on a fascinating tour of the New York City and New Jersey that Alexander Hamilton would have known. A surprising number of buildings and features remain from the period, although many would not be obvious to the casual visitor. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E13: Todd Braisted: The Amazing Story of Trumpeter Barney, Freed Slave

Sun, 05 May 2019 19:36:00 -0500

This week our guest is Todd Braisted. Braisted discusses his remarkable discovery of a slave who was emancipated by John Graves Simcoe, commander of the Loyalist regiment, Queen’s Rangers, who went on to distinguish himself in battle, and ended up as a free man with a pension in England. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E12: Cho-Chien Feng: Loyalists in New York

Sun, 28 Apr 2019 19:45:00 -0500

This week our guest is Cho-Chien Feng. While the war raged along the eastern seaboard, for the families and communities of upstate New York it devolved into a brutal civil war. Feng discusses how these political fissures first appeared and what they meant to the people involved. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E11: Robert Scott Davis: Georgia's American Revolution

Sun, 21 Apr 2019 20:26:00 -0500

This week our guest is distinguished historian Robert “Bob” Davis. Dr. Davis joins us to discuss Georgia’s unique role in the American Revolution as the colony that bordered Spanish territory and, after independence was declared, British East Florida. Georgia came slowly to the Patriot cause, remaining loyal to the King longer than any other colony, until they finally sent delegates to the Second Continental Congress in September 1775. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E10: Brian Patrick O'Malley: The Revolution's Walking Dead

Sun, 14 Apr 2019 19:21:00 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor Brian Patrick O'Malley. Throughout the American Revolution, both Patriot and British forces took thousands of men as prisoners of war. After lengthy negotiations, General William Howe released more than 2,000 captives in an exchange. Emaciated and sickly, these walking dead troops shocked the nation and revealed the true brutality that the war had wrought. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com

E09: Matthew Moss: Patrick Ferguson's New Rifle

Sun, 07 Apr 2019 14:09:46 -0500

This week our guest is UK arms specialist Matthew Moss. During the American Revolution, British officer Patrick Ferguson tested an innovative new breech-loading musket to combat the Patriot threat. Although his weapon earned an audience with King George III, it was never mass produced for use during the war, but Ferguson's innovations were decades ahead of their time. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E08: Richard Werther: Lambert Wickes. Revolutionary Pirate or Patriot?

Sun, 31 Mar 2019 19:48:00 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor Richard Werther. Like so many of his compatriots, Captain Lambert Wickes skirted the fine line between legitimate naval officer and insurrectionist pirate. At the end of his career, Wickes remains one of the most important commanders in the history of the Revolutionary navy. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E07: Michael W. Twitty: The Cooking Gene

Sun, 24 Mar 2019 20:41:00 -0500

E06: Jeff Dacus: Stephen Moylan, the Irish Immigrant Patriot

Sun, 17 Mar 2019 19:00:00 -0500

This week our guest is JAR contributor Jeff Dacus. During the 18th century, immigrant-turned-founder Stephen Moylan led a revolutionary life. After moving to America from his native Ireland, Moylan went on to become a major player in the Patriot cause and a trusted ally of Commander-in-Chief George Washington. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E05: Katie Turner Getty: HMS Jersey, New York's Prison Ship

Sun, 10 Mar 2019 19:00:00 -0500

This week our guest is Katie Turner Getty. A Boston lawyer, Katie Turner Getty discusses the wretched conditions experienced by Patriot prisoners on board the HMS Jersey, a British prison ship. Using first hand accounts, Katie Turner Getty discusses the mental and physical ravages of life in British custody in and around New York City. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E04: Bob Ruppert: Catherine Macaulay, Historian of the Revolution

Sun, 03 Mar 2019 19:00:00 -0500

This week our guest is Bob Ruppert. A specialist in European affairs during the American Revolution, Ruppert discusses a series of articles he has written focusing on 18th century British historian Catherine Macaulay. Outspoken and respected in her own time, Macaulay had strong feelings about the American Revolution corresponded with prominent Patriot leaders throughout the war. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

E03: Colin Calloway: The Indian World of George Washington

Sun, 24 Feb 2019 19:00:00 -0500

E02: Michael Barbieri: Vermont in the American Revolution

Sun, 17 Feb 2019 19:35:00 -0500

This week our guest is Michael Barbieri. A life-long Vermonter, Michael Barbieri shares his opinions on the pivotal role that his home state played in the American Revolution. With a special focus on the Lake Champlain valley, Barbieri reveals the striking value that the waterway had for both British and Patriot forces. For more information visit the Journal of the American Revolution at www.allthingsliberty.com

E01: Don Hagist, Managing Editor of the Journal of the American Revolution

Thu, 31 Jan 2019 10:52:29 -0500

This week our guest is Don Hagist, Managing Editor of the Journal of the American Revolution. The author of several books studying the Revolutionary Era, Don shares his opinions on the state of history, the American Revolution's role in the modern American consciousness, and the mission of the Journal of the American Revolution. For more information visit the Journal of the American Revolution at www.allthingsliberty.com