Revolutionary War Rarities

Revolutionary War Rarities

Fast, fun, rarely known history about the American Revolution. The podcast from ”The Sons of the American Revolution”. New episodes released every two weeks. #RevolutionaryWarRarities #AmericanRevolution #RevolutionaryWar #SonsoftheAmericanRevolution

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May 11, 2026 8 mins
Everyone has heard of the Declaration of Independence, but have you heard of the "Stone Engraving". It wasn't engraved into stone, but was engraved to save the document for future generations. Checkout this episode of Revolutionary war Rarities and learn more about the history of this most important document and how it was "saved" for all generations to see.
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In this week's episode of Revolutionary War Rarities we are joined by Reese Holmes who served as the National President of Children of the American Revolution over the past year.  We discuss the many roles that Children played during our War for Independence as well as the mission of CAR.   Make sure and checkout this episode by clicking on the picture below.  Revolutionary War Rarities is the podcast from the Sons of the American ...

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April 12, 2026 18 mins

This week's episode of Revolutionary War Rarities is an interview with Writer, Producer, and Director David Garrigus.  David is responsible for "The American Constitution", a documentary to be shown on PBS in September of this year.  Make sure and listen to this episode and learn more about the many challenges our founders faced with the monumental task of creating the American Constitution.  

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More soldiers died from disease than by the enemy in the American Revolution.  Today we talk about smallpox and the impact it had on the war.  Revolutionary War Rarities is the podcast from the Sons of the American Revolution.
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March 15, 2026 10 mins

The Revolutionary Era consisted of numerous "Tea Parties".  Today's episode focuses on the Edenton Tea Party in Edenton North Carolina and the many "founding" women who made it happen.  Revolutionary War Rarities is the podcast from the Sons of the American Revolution.

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Ever wondered what the British were thinking just before and during the American Revolution.  Check out this week's episode of Revolutionary War Rarities as we look at the Revolution from the British perspective.  Revolutionary War Rarities is the podcast from the Sons of the American Revolution.
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February 15, 2026 12 mins

Today we celebrate the release of our 100th episode.  Just click on the image below and we hope you enjoy this episode of Revolutionary War Rarities, the podcast from the Sons of the American Revolution.  If you feel led to do so, please subscribe to our YouTube Channel, join our Facebook Group, and follow us on Instagram.

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February 1, 2026 10 mins
In 1775 there was one last attempt by both the Americans and the British to avoid all-out war.  The American's issued the "Olive Branch Petition".  The British issued the "Conciliatory Proposal".  Today's episode focuses on the "Conciliatory Proposal".  Revolutionary War Rarities is the podcast from the Sons of the American Revolution.  Thank you for listening.
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Today's episode is hosted by our friend, Benjamin Franklin.  This episode focuses on the political cartoons of the American Revolution.  Our music created for each podcast episode is now available by going to fastfunhistory.com and selecting the Music option.  We are the podcast from the Sons of the American Revolution.
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January 4, 2026 9 mins

On January 10, 1776, "Common Sense" was released and changed the course of history.  By clicking on the picture below you can join Thomas Paine, our host for this weeks episode, as we celebrate the 250th birthday of "Common Sense" and discuss the impact that it had on the United States of America.  Revolutionary War Rarities is the podcast from the Sons of the American Revolution.

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December 21, 2025 7 mins
What were our Founding Father's doing 250 years ago around Christmas?  Join us today by clicking on the picture below where we explore this question with our President General Michael J. Elston.  Merry Christmas from Revolutionary War Rarities and The Sons of the American Revolution.
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In today’s episode we explore one of the most significant engineering feats of the American Revolution.  A “Great Chain” that was designed to protect the Hudson River from being taken by the British was deployed at West Point and played a major role in the ultimate victory by the Americans.  We hope you enjoy this episode of Revolutionary War Rarities, the podcast from the Sons of the American Revolution.

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Today, we stay on Lake Champlain where we visit the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum and discuss the importance of that lake on the American Revolution.  Join Guest Host Roger Williams and Executive Director Chris Sabick as we discuss Lake Champlain and the battles fought on that critical resource.  Revolutionary War Rarities is the podcast from the Sons of the American Revolution.

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November 16, 2025 27 mins

On November 17, 1775 began the actions of the Noble Train of Artillery in the American Revolution. This ultimately resulted in the British evacuation of Boston. Make sure and check out this episode of Revolutionary War Rarities with special guest Dr. Matt Keagle, Curator at Fort Ticonderoga.  We are the podcast from the Sons of the American Revolution.

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November 9, 2025 20 mins

Hawaii was not known to our Founding Father’s.  But what our Founding Father’s did had a significant impact on the Kingdom of Hawaii shortly after the American Revolution.  So, make sure and listen to this episode of Revolutionary War Rarities; “Aloha from Hawaii”.

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October 26, 2025 21 mins

Join us today for the finale in the 3-part series on “West Florida”.  This series is endorsed by the Florida, Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana 250th Commissions and we are thankful for that endorsement.  We hope you enjoy today’s episode of Revolutionary War Rarities, the Podcast from the Sons of the American Revolution.

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October 12, 2025 22 mins
Today Revolutionary War Rarities visits The Benjamin Franklin House in London, England where we learn more about this home and Franklin's life in England prior to the American Revolution.  You can watch this week's episode by clicking on the picture below.  We are the podcast from the Sons of the American Revolution.
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Today's episode of Revolutionary War Rarities is episode 2 in our 3-part series on West Florida and this one is titled "The War in the Gulf South".  This series is endorsed by the Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana 250th Commissions so we hope that you will watch this episode and learn more about the American Revolution outside of the original 13 colonies.  Just click on the picture below.  Thank you for watching Revoluti...
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September 14, 2025 9 mins

There is tremendous Revolutionary War history in the Great State of Connecticut. Today we touch on just a part of that incredible history as we visit Mystic, New London, and Groton, Connecticut. Join us, along with our Guest Host Mr. Jacob Vink, as we discuss The Provision State and it's critical role in our revolution by clicking on the picture below.

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August 31, 2025 22 mins

Today we begin a 3-part series on West Florida which is endorsed by the Florida and Alabama 250th Commissions. Numerous areas claim “ownership” of the title “The 14th Colony” and West Florida is certainly one of them. So, we hope you enjoy this 3-part series of Revolutionary War Rarities, the podcast from the Sons of the American Revolution. Please make sure and subscribe to our YouTube Channel, follow us on Instagram, join our Fac...

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