Revolution Revisited
Revolution Revisited
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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
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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
The real heroes in this story are the enslaved people. These people who left their homes based on very little information in order to seek freedom, I think, underscore the terrors of slavery and the fact that people were willing to take enormous risks to find a better life, even if it was a very, very big gamble.
In this episode of Revolution Revisited, host Maggie discovers how words on a page began a path to freedom for thousands of enslaved people and reshaped a nation. Join Revolution Revisited with guest Andrew Lawler as we uncover the untold story of Lord Dunmore's proclamation and its impact on the Revolutionary War. Did it ignite a spark for freedom or deepen the conflict?
Inside the Episode:
In this episode of Revolution Revisited: Your Crash Course in the American Revolution, host Maggie Creech looks at one of the most complicated and consequential moments in Virginia’s path to independence, Lord Dunmore’s 1775 proclamation. When the royal governor offered freedom to enslaved people who would fight for the British Crown, it sent shockwaves through the colonies. What some saw as strategy, others saw as betrayal, and the promise of liberty set off both panic and possibility across Virginia.
Andrew Lawler, journalist and author of A Perfect Frenzy: A Royal Governor, His Black Allies, and the Crisis that Spurred the American Revolution, joins to unpack the human stories behind that proclamation. He explains how Dunmore’s gamble reshaped the fight for freedom and forced Americans to face the uncomfortable truth about who that freedom was really for.
It’s an episode that reveals the messy, often contradictory heart of the Revolution. A time when the word “liberty” meant very different things depending on who you were, and what you were fighting for.
TIMESTAMPS:
- 00:00 Introduction to Revolution Revisited
- 00:39 The Overlooked Document of Freedom
- 01:19 Lord Dunmore's Desperate Proclamation
- 02:21 The Ripple Effect of Dunmore's Actions
- 03:32 The Theft That Sparked a Revolution
- 05:05 Dunmore's Strategic Retreat
- 06:10 The Ethiopian Regiment and Its Significance
- 19:19 The Battle of Great Bridge
- 20:18 The Aftermath and Legacy of Dunmore's Proclamation
- 21:44 The Broader Impact on Enslaved People
- 29:12 The Book of Negroes and the Black Diaspora
- 35:35 Conclusion and Reflections
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