American Revolution Podcast
Michael Troy
A chronological journey through the Revolutionary War.
- 32 minutes 21 secondsARP372 Washington's Southern Tour 1791
Following up on his New England Tour in 1789, Washington Visits Rhode Island and Long Island in 1790. Then, in 1791, he embarks on his longest tour, riding from Philadelphia to Georgia and back again.
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Book Recommendation of the Week: George Washington’s 1791 Southern Tour, by Warren Bingham.
Online Recommendation of the Week: The Tale of Washington’s Horse https://www.ccpl.org/charleston-time-machine/tail-washingtons-horse
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14 December 2025, 9:00 am - 8 minutes 24 secondsARP 2025 Holiday Gift Recommendations
Many listeners have asked me to recommend books for those casually interested in the American Revolution, or for a single book that covers the entire Revolution. I provide several great recommendations in this episode.
Coffee Table Books:
The American Revolution: An Intimate History, by Geoffrey Ward and Ken Burns. https://amzn.to/3MqhW81
The American Revolution: A Visual History (from the Smithsonian Institute). https://amzn.to/3Yl0Ivi
America Victorious, by Tom Hand. https://amzn.to/4943ECD - Although I've included an Amazon link I strongly recommend going to the author's website AmericanaCorner.com and buying a signed copy. You can also get an additional 15% discount by using the promo code: REVOLUTION
Substantive books:
The American Revolution: A History, by Gordon Wood (about 200 pages)
The Glorious Cause: The American Revolution, 1763-1789, by Robert Middlekauff. https://amzn.to/3MPXRb8
The British Are Coming: The War for America, Lexington to Princeton, 1775-1777, by Rick Atkinson https://amzn.to/48ZI6al
The Fate of the Day: The War for America, Fort Ticonderoga to Charleston, 1777-1780, by Rick Atkinson https://amzn.to/48xBUq1 T-shirts: https://merch.amrevpodcast.com
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11 December 2025, 9:00 am - 34 minutes 3 secondsARP371 Creating Washington, DC
President Washington hires close friends to make the land deals necessary to establishing the new federal city on the Potomac River. He also personally selects French immigrant Pierre L'Enfant as the city planner.
This episode's, blog entry, at blog.AmRevPodcast.com includes a complete transcript, as well as more resources related to this week's episode.
Book Recommendation of the Week: Washington: The Making of the American Capital, by Fergus Bordewich.
Online Recommendation of the Week: A History of the National Capital, Vol. 1: 1790-1814, by W.B. Bryan: https://archive.org/details/historyofnationa0001wilh
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7 December 2025, 9:00 am - 6 minutes 41 secondsRev250-057 Great Bridge, VA Dec. 9, 1775
Virginia patriots fight the British at Great Bridge, forcing the British to surrender the last patch of land under British control in Virginia.
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3 December 2025, 9:00 am - 22 minutes 52 secondsAR-SP43 Alamance, with Nathan Schultz
Alamance Battleground Site Director Nathan Shultz discusses the Regulator movement in North Carolina, which culminates in the 1771 Battle of Alamance.
To get more background on the Battle of Alamance, listen to Episode 35 of this podcast.
Also, check out the Alamance Battleground website: https://historicsites.nc.gov/all-sites/alamance-battleground
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30 November 2025, 9:00 am - 6 minutes 29 secondsRev250-056 Capture of the Nancy
On Nov 29, 1775, A Continental Ship deployed by General Washington manages to capture a large supply ship headed for Boston. The contents supply the Continental Army with desperately needed arms and ammunition.
For more details on this topic, check out Episode 74 of the American Revolution Podcast. https://blog.amrevpodcast.com
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25 November 2025, 9:00 am - 1 hour 5 minutesAR-SP42 The American Revolution and the Fate of the World, with Richard Bell
Professor Richard Bell discusses his new book The American Revolution and the Fate of the World.
For a written summary of the discussion, go to https://blog.amrevpodcast.com
To see a list of upcoming Round Table events, where you can participate on Zoom, go to: https://amrevrt.org/virtual-round-table-events
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The author has offered to sell a signed copy directly to you if you contact him via Email. His contact information is available here: https://history.umd.edu/directory/richard-bell
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23 November 2025, 6:57 pm - 5 minutes 41 secondsRev250-055 Resolution on the Capture of British Ships
General Washington is concerned that Congress needs to define how captured ships will be treated. On November 25, 1775, Congress passes a resolution that sets out how the spoils of war will be divided.
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20 November 2025, 9:00 am - 5 minutes 44 secondsRev250-054 Fall of Fort Ninety-Six
Patriot militia occupy Fort Ninety-Six on the South Carolina Frontier while the loyalist militia are away. The militia return in large numbers, but cannot overcome the patriot defenses. On Nov. 21, 1775, after running short of ammunition and water, both sides agree to go home and forget about the whole thing.
For more details on this topic, check out Episode 77 of the American Revolution Podcast. https://blog.amrevpodcast.com
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18 November 2025, 9:00 am - 33 minutes 49 secondsAR370 Vermont Joins the Union
After years of struggling for recognition, and threatening to re-join the British Empire, Vermont finally becomes the 14th State to join the union on March 4, 1791.
This episode's, blog entry, at blog.AmRevPodcast.com includes a complete transcript, as well as more resources related to this week's episode.
Book Recommendation of the Week: Moses Robinson and the Founding of Vermont, by Robert Mello. Online Recommendation of the Week: Collections of the Vermont Historical Society, Vol. 2 [Haldimand Papers], 1871. https://archive.org/details/collectionsofver02verm
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16 November 2025, 9:00 am - 6 minutes 56 secondsRev250-053 Siege of Quebec Begins
Benedict Arnold Arrives at the Plains of Abraham, in front of Quebec, just after Scottish Highlander Loyalists arrive to protect the city. As a result, Arnold must wait for reinforcements before attempting to take the City.
For more details on this topic, check out Episode 78 of the American Revolution Podcast. https://blog.amrevpodcast.com
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