Revolution Revisited
Revolution Revisited
Podcast Description
Explore the American Revolution in a whole new way as we delve into the stories that shaped a nation. This multi-season podcast offers a fresh examination of the origins and impacts of the American Revolution. Produced as part of the VMHC’s 250th Initiative and as a companion to its marquee exhibition, Give Me Liberty: Virginia & The Forging of a Nation, this podcast is a must-listen resource as part of America’s milestone anniversary.It isn’t just a recounting of dates—it is a fascinating look at the people, ideas, and events that changed the world. Beyond familiar figures like George Washington and Thomas Jefferson, Revolution Revisited™ will uncover the pivotal roles of lesser-known individuals, like Clementina Rind, in the burgeoning nation's quest for independence. Go behind the scenes with leading historians, authors, and other experts and learn about key artifacts at the VMHC that connect the ideals of the past with our world today.Subscribe on your preferred podcast platform and join us for a captivating journey through the American Revolution! Season 1 coming January 2025!Revolution Revisited™ is made possible by the generous support of William & Karen Fralin. © 2025 Virginia Museum of History & Culture
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes related to the American Revolution, including colonial tensions, the impact of taxation, and the contributions of diverse historical figures. Examples of episodes include 'Taxes & Tea: Tensions Mount,' which examines key taxation events and colonial responses from 1763 to 1773, and 'The Spark: The French & Indian War,' highlighting the war’s role in setting the stage for the revolution. The content emphasizes the evolving American identity and interconnectedness of social, political, and economic struggles during this transformative period.
Explore the American Revolution in a whole new way as we delve into the stories that shaped a nation.
This multi-season podcast offers a fresh examination of the origins and impacts of the American Revolution. Produced as part of the VMHC’s 250th Initiative and as a companion to its marquee exhibition, Give Me Liberty: Virginia & The Forging of a Nation, this podcast is a must-listen resource as part of America’s milestone anniversary.
It isn’t just a recounting of dates—it is a fascinating look at the people, ideas, and events that changed the world. Beyond familiar figures like George Washington and Thomas Jefferson, Revolution Revisited™ will uncover the pivotal roles of lesser-known individuals, like Clementina Rind, in the burgeoning nation's quest for independence. Go behind the scenes with leading historians, authors, and other experts and learn about key artifacts at the VMHC that connect the ideals of the past with our world today.
Subscribe on your preferred podcast platform and join us for a captivating journey through the American Revolution! Season 1 available now!
Revolution Revisited™ is made possible by the generous support of William & Karen Fralin. © 2025 Virginia Museum of History & Culture
In this bonus episode of Revolution Revisited, host Maggie and guest Michael Plumb explore the perilous decision that George Washington made in December 1776 to cross the Delaware River in order to hold off the British Army – and more importantly, secure an important morale victory for his troops.
Inside the Episode:
By December 1776, the American Revolution was hanging by a thread. The Continental Army was underpaid, underfed, and freezing, retreating in the face of repeated defeats while Congress fled Philadelphia and enlistments ticked toward expiration. In this episode, we follow Washington and his army through that darkest hour — from anxious letters and crumbling morale to the risky, ice-choked crossing of the Delaware and the surprise victory at Trenton. Along the way, we unpack the realities behind the legend: the Hessian soldiers, the logistics, the overlooked figures who made the crossing possible, and the morale boost that gave the revolution new life. What emerges is not a tidy myth, but a story of fragile hope, collective effort, and a revolution that very nearly failed — until it didn’t.
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