Revolution 250 Podcast

Revolution 250 is a consortium of organizations in New England planning commemorations of the American Revolution's 250th anniversary. https://revolution250.org/Through this podcast you will meet many of the people involved in these commemorations, and learn about the people who brought about the Revolution--which began here. To support Revolution 250, visit https://www.masshist.org/rev250Theme Music: "Road to Boston" fifes: Doug Quigley, Peter Emerick; Drums: Dave Emerick

Podcasting since 2020 • 306 episodes

Revolution 250 Podcast

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Happy Independence Day!

Before the ink was dry, the Declaration was already on its way to the people. In this special Independence Day episode of the Revolution 250 Podcast, recorded for America's 250th Birthday on July 4, 2026, Professor Robert Allison welcomes maste...

July 04, 2026 • Season 6 • Episode 31 • 39:07

Charleston, SC & the Southern Strategy with Ken Scarlett

Why did the British place so much importance on Charleston? How did a string of talented British commanders nearly crush the Revolution in the South, and why did they ultimately fail?In this episode of the Revolution 250 Pod...

June 30, 2026 • Season 6 • Episode 30 • 47:43

The Home Front with Lauren Duval

The American Revolution was not fought on distant battlefields, but in private homes. British occupation produced an aggrieved American population, bound by shared domestic disorder and emotional distress. British officers usurped male au...

June 23, 2026 • Season 6 • Episode 29 • 37:16

This Fierce People: American Revolution in the South, 1778-1781, with Alan Pell Crawford

In his new book This Fierce People: The Untold Story of America’s Revolutionary War in the South, Ala...

June 16, 2026 • Season 6 • Episode 28 • 43:40

- Music and the American Revolution with Roger Lee Hall

Renowned music historian and composer Roger Lee Hall takes us on a lively exploration of the music of the American Revolution. Far from being mere background entertainment, music in the Revolutionary era ...

June 09, 2026 • Season 6 • Episode 27 • 41:41

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