Parhaat Fraunces Tavern Museum Podcastit (2023)

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America's First Plague 59:52

16d ago59:52

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In this lecture recorded September 10, 2023, Robert Watson discusses his book America's First Plague: The deadly 1793 epidemic that crippled a young nation. Watson will explore the wave of fear that swept across the fledgling republic, and the numerous unintended but far-reaching consequences it would have on the development of the United States.…

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Washington's Marines: The Origins of the Corps and the American Revolution, 1775-77 58:24

2M ago58:24

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In this virtual lecture, recorded July 27, 2023, Major General Jason Bohm explores the origins of the United States Marines. He will explore the parallel stories of the creation and early operations of the Continental Marines, Navy, and Army during the American Revolution, culminating in the Battles of Trenton, Assunpink Creek, and Princeton.…

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It Happened Here - July 4th at Fraunces Tavern Museum 2:18:23

3M ago2:18:23

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It is a truism that Lower Manhattan has been America’s town square since its founding in 1524, even though its history is much deeper. Virtually every aspect of global, local and national significance can be in some manner traced to this Downtown stage. Some have been forgotten and some have been transformative in our culture and many have fallen b…

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Unfriendly to Liberty: Loyalist Networks and the Coming of the American Revolution in New York City 57:25

4M ago57:25

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In this lecture, recorded June 12, 2023, Christopher Minty focuses on the origins of the American Revolution in New York City from the perspective of those who became loyalists. It argues that longstanding political partisanship played a hitherto underappreciated role in determining their allegiance during the Revolution.…

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Lost Stories: The New York City Fire of 1776 1:16:40

4M ago1:16:40

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On September 21, 1776, five days after the British occupied New York City, a devastating fire burned down about a fifth of the city. This mystery brings together a startling cast of characters from around the Atlantic World: soldiers and officers, but also Loyalists, women, and people of African and Indigenous descent. Fraunces Tavern Museum hosts …

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Hessians: German Soldiers in the American Revolutionary War 1:15:22

6M ago1:15:22

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etween 1776 and 1783, Great Britain hired more than thirty thousand German soldiers to fight in its war against the American rebels. Collectively known as Hessians, the soldiers and accompanying civilians, including hundreds of women and children, spent extended periods of time in locations as dispersed and varied as Canada in the North and West Fl…

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The Defeat of the British Southern Strategy Evening Lecture 1:18:02

6M ago1:18:02

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In this lecture, recorded March 16, 2023, Ken Scarlett will discuss the British Southern Strategy for conquering America and extinguishing the American Revolution. He will discuss the role of a quisling in the framing of their base strategy and how those plans were completely defeated culminating with the forced British evacuation from Charleston, …

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The Howe Dynasty: Britain's "First Family" of the American Revolution 58:00

7M ago58:00

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In this special Saturday afternoon lecture, recorded March 11, 2023, Julie Flavell will present her book The Howe Dynasty, the first biography of a British "First Family." The Howe family had as much at stake as the Washingtons and Adamses in the conflict that created the United States. Meet the men and women of the aristocratic Howe dynasty and ex…

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Sons of the Revolution in the State of New York, Inc. Tallmadge Day Meeting 2023 59:41

8M ago59:41

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On Monday, January 23, 2023, SRNY commemorated the birthday of Frederick Samuel Tallmadge, the second President of the Sons of the Revolution℠ in the State of New York, Inc., whose generosity enabled the Society to acquire Fraunces Tavern in 1904.Our speaker was Alyssa Loorya, Ph.D., RPA, founder and president of Chrysalis Archaeological Consultant…

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In the Founders' Footsteps: Landmarks of the American Revolution 1:07:16

10M ago1:07:16

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There is always something new to be found in America’s past that also brings greater clarity to our present and the future we choose to make as a nation. In this lecture, recorded November 10, 2022, Adam Van Doren explores well-known and lesser-known historic sites in the 13 original North American colonies, accompanied by his paintings. From the B…

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George Washington's Hair and Forgotten Histories of Memory and Patriotism in Early America 1:00:53

11M ago1:00:53

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In this lecture, recorded October 27, 2022, Keith Beutler will discuss how surviving reported locks of George Washington’s hair in the holdings of more than 100 public archives and historical museums, including Fraunces Tavern Museum, offer clues about influential, but often forgotten performances of patriotic memory in the early United States.…

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Poor Richard's Women: An Intimate Portrait of Benjamin Franklin 54:11

12M ago54:11

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In this lecture, recorded October 6, 2022. Nancy Rubin Stuart reveals the long-neglected voices of the women Ben loved and lost during his lifelong struggle between passion and prudence. Weaving detailed historical research with emotional intensity and personal testimony, Nancy Rubin Stuart traces the life of Deborah Reed Franklin—Ben’s common-law …

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Cloaked Crusader: George Washington in Comics and Pop Culture Opening Reception 29:55

12M ago29:55

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Join us for a jam-packed opening night as we explore the pop culture career of our first Top Gun—George Washington—featuring keynote speaker, former Marvel Editor in Chief, Jim Shooter.Discover how Washington’s persona has been showcased throughout pop history, going from traditional reenactments of famous events to appearances in modern times with…

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Sons Of The Revolution In The State Of New York Inc Constitution Week Meeting 59:27

1y ago59:27

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Join Sons of the Revolution in the State of New York, Inc. to celebrate the signing of the United States Constitution on September 17, 1787, featuring special guest Logan Beirne, Clinical Lecturer in Law at Yale Law School. Beirne is a lawyer, entrepreneur, author, and academic. His book, Blood of Tyrants: George Washington & the Forging of the Pre…

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Liberty's Chain: Slavery, Abolition, and the Jay Family of New York 1:03:00

1y ago1:03:00

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In this lecture, recorded August 11, 2022, David Gellman explores the contradictions of the Jay family’s attitudes toward slavery over multiple generations. Enslaved and formerly enslaved people living in Jay households experienced isolation, even as members of the Jay family took increasingly radical approaches to law, policy, politics, and advoca…

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By His Side: The story of George Washington and his enslaved valet William Lee 51:48

1y ago51:48

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In this lecture, recorded July 14, 2022, Jinny Berten will discuss the research behind her historical fiction novel By His Side, which considers the relationship between George Washington and William Lee, the last three days of Washington’s life, his changing views on slavery, and the concerns those enslaved at Mount Vernon had for Washington’s las…

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The American Experience in the West Indies, 1740-1742 1:07:37

1y ago1:07:37

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Thirty-five years before the battles of Lexington and Concord, the British colonies in North America raised a regiment to serve in the British Army for an expedition to seize control of the Spanish West Indies. The expedition marked the first time American soldiers deployed overseas. In this lecture, recorded June 16, 2022, Craig Chapman will discu…

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Female Genius: Eliza Harriot and George Washington at the Dawn of the Constitution 1:01:28

1+ y ago1:01:28

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In this lecture, recorded May 19, 2022, Mary Sarah Bilder looks to the 1780s, the Age of the Constitution, to investigate the rise of a radical new idea in the English-speaking world: female genius. Bilder will discuss Eliza Harriot Barons O'Connor, a path-breaking female educator who delivered a University of Pennsylvania lecture that was attended…

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Before the White House: New York City's Capital Legacy 1:07:04

1+ y ago1:07:04

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This lecture was recorded as part of Fraunces Tavern Museum's Evening Lecture Series on Thursday, April 28, 2022.In this lecture, Thomas Balcerski* will discuss New York City as the capital of the nation, beginning in 1785 under the Articles of Confederation Congress. Despite debates over whether the capital should be relocated, the first Congress …

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Noble Volunteers: British Soldiers Who Fought in the American Revolution 1:00:47

1+ y ago1:00:47

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Military histories often focus on battles campaigns, overlooking the soldiers who fought them. Who were the red-coated soldiers who formed the ranks of the British army in the 1770s? In this talk, recorded April, 7, 2022, Don N. Hagist will investigate where British soldiers were from, what they did before joining the army, what motivated them to e…

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The Bronx in the American Revolution 59:30

1+ y ago59:30

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In this lecture, recorded March 10, 2022, Roger McCormack, Director of Education at The Bronx County Historical Society, to explore the significance of the Bronx in the American Revolution. This lecture will highlight the Battle of Pell’s Point, the impact of the war on ordinary Bronx farmers and inhabitants, and the general history of the war in t…

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Washington at the Plow: Agriculture and Slavery in the NewNation 1:00:23

1+ y ago1:00:23

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For more than forty years, George Washington was dedicated to an innovative and experimental course of farming at Mount Vernon, where he sought to demonstrate the public benefits of recent advances in British agriculture. In this lecture, recorded February 17, 2022, Bruce Ragsdale will discuss these methods of British agricultural improvement and h…

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Reevaluating Our French Allies 59:57

1+ y ago59:57

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In this lecture, recorded January 13, 2022, Norman Desmarais will discuss recent discoveries about the Count de Rochambeau’s army that counter popular assumptions—focusing primarily on the recently published diary of the Count de Lauberdière, which includes details that are not covered in any other French diaries. Serving as an aide-de-camp on Gene…

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Mary Ball Washington: George’s Good Enough Mother 57:32

2y ago57:32

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In this lecture, recorded December 2. 2021, Martha Saxton provides a sketch of the challenging life of Mary Ball Washington, who raised George and his four siblings largely alone—as well as her unfair treatment at the hands of his biographers.Kirjoittanut Fraunces Tavern Museum

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American Rebels: How the Hancock, Adams, and Quincy Families Fanned the Flames of Revolution 57:30

2y ago57:30

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In this lecture, recorded November 11, 2021, Nina Sankovitch presents the intimate connections between leading families of the American Revolution—the Hancock, Quincy, and Adams families—and explores the role played by such figures as John Hancock, John Adams and Abigail Smith (Adams), Josiah Quincy Junior and Dorothy Quincy (Hancock) in sparking t…

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George Washington and the Battle of Germantown 56:51

2y ago56:51

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In this lecture, recorded October 14, 2021, Michael Harris will discuss the Battle of Germantown. Despite a complicated plan of attack, George Washington’s Continental Army seemed on the verge of victory at Germantown, until decisions at the highest levels of the army took that promised victory away.…

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An American Family's Patriotic Service in Time of War 55:57

2y ago55:57

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In this lecture, recorded September 27, 2021, author and SRNY member Ric Murphy will speak about his family genealogy, and his ancestors who fought in the American Revolution, serving in New York, Massachusetts and North Carolina regiments. Their story is covered in Ric’s book, Freedom Road, which also details Ric’s ancestors who fought in the War …

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Samuel Fraunces: Revolutionary Tavernkeeper and Patriot 58:32

2y ago58:32

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In honor of Fraunces Tavern Museum's Tavern Week, this special lecture celebrates Samuel Fraunces, a revolutionary tavernkeeper and Patriot during the Revolutionary War. Presented on September 13, 2021 by Special Programs and Engagement Manager Mary Tsaltas-Ottomanelli, the lecture will explore the mysteries surrounding his early life, highlight hi…

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The Indispensables 49:57

2y ago49:57

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In this lecture, recorded August 19, 2021, Patrick O’Donnell discusses how the Marbleheaders repeatedly altered the course of events during the Revolution—from forming the elite Guard that protected General Washington to ferrying Continental forces across the Delaware River on Christmas night of 1776. White, Black, Hispanic, and Native American, th…

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Espionage and Enslavement in the Revolution 1:03:23

2y ago1:03:23

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In this lecture, recorded July 8. 2021, author Claire Bellerjeau speaks about her new book Espionage and Enslavement in the Revolution. In January 1785, a young, enslaved woman from Oyster Bay named Elizabeth was put on board the Lucretia in New York Harbor, bound for Charleston, where she would be sold to her fifth enslaver in just 22 years. She h…

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The American Revolution: Beyond the Battlefield 1:01:42

2y ago1:01:42

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Why did over 600 Native Americans from dozens of nations meet in Pittsburgh? Just how bad did it smell inside the hull of a prison ship in 1776? Who was the only woman listed on the Declaration of Independence? In this lecture, recorded June 24, 2021, historical novelist Karen Chase will explore lesser-known figures, facts, and realities of the Ame…

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Fourteenth Colony: The Forgotten Story of the Gulf South During America's Revolutionary Era 58:03

2+ y ago58:03

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In this lecture, recorded May 6, 2021, historian Mike Bunn offers the first comprehensive history of the British colony of West Florida. For a host of reasons, the colony has long been dismissed as a loyal but inconsequential fringe outpost. But the colony's history showcases a tumultuous political scene featuring a halting attempt at instituting r…

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Valcour: The 1776 Campaign That Saved the Cause of Liberty 56:26

2+ y ago56:26

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During the summer of 1776, patriots worked frantically to head off a British invasion from Canada. Their effort culminated in a wild three-day naval battle on Lake Champlain in northern New York. In this lecture, recorded April 22, 2021, Jack Kelly argues that, although the campaign has often been neglected by historians, its success was an importa…

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The American Revolution and the Creation of American History 51:27

2+ y ago51:27

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In this lecture, recorded April 1, 2021, Michael Hattem discusses his book Past and Prologue: Politics and Memory in the American Revolution. Between the 1760s and 1800s, Americans stopped thinking of the British past as their own history and created a new historical tradition that would form the foundation of what future generations would think of…

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Occupied America: British Military Rule and the Experience of Revolution 57:22

2+ y ago57:22

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In this lecture recorded March 11, 2021, Donald Johnson explores how, in the midst of British military occupation, men and women from a variety of backgrounds navigated harsh conditions, mitigated threats to their families and livelihoods, took advantage of new opportunities, and balanced precariously between revolutionary and royal attempts to sec…

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George Washington's Final Battle 1:02:24

2+ y ago1:02:24

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Despite America’s newly won independence, a bitter dispute over whether to have a capital and where to locate it almost tore the young nation apart. In this lecture recorded February 18, 2021, Robert Watson discusses the pivotal role played by George Washington in the struggle over the placement of America’s capital.…

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1774: The Long Year of the Revolution 57:50

2+ y ago57:50

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The 16 months from the Boston Tea Party to the Battles of Lexington and Concord changed the course of American history. In this lecture, recorded on February 4, 2021, Mary Beth Norton explores what is known as the "long year" of the American Revolution, a time when once-loyal colonists began their discordant "discussions," leading to the acceptance…

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Benjamin Franklin and Somersett 50:29

2+ y ago50:29

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Everyone knows about the Revolutionary War, but few know of Benjamin Franklin's secret plan to turn the northern and southern colonies against their oppressors, and how the freeing of one enslaved man, Somersett, was the catalyst for the colonies to come together against the crown. In this lecture, Phillip Goodrich discusses the little-known story …

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Spain and the Independence of the United States 1:00:33

2+ y ago1:00:33

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In this lecture, Thomas E. Chavez discusses Spain's key role in the birth of the United States. From monetary support to naval engagements and ground warfare, Spain's involvement turned a revolution into a world war, and greatly aided the Patriot victory.Kirjoittanut Fraunces Tavern Museum

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Hamilton: Man, Myth, Musical...Mensch 1:15:13

3y ago1:15:13

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By now, most everyone has heard of the hit Broadway musical Hamilton: An American Musical. In this lecture, Robert Watson examines some of the little known, intriguing aspects of the Founder's remarkable life, including his Jewish roots and hard scrabble upbringing. This talk also features a fun fact-checking of the musical and a look at the backst…

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George Washington's Nemesis 55:27

3y ago55:27

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While historians often treat General Charles Lee as an inveterate enemy of George Washington or a great defender of American liberty, author Christian McBurney argues that neither image is wholly accurate. In this lecture, recorded October 16, 2020, McBurney will discuss his research into a more nuanced understanding of one of the Revolutionary War…

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Preserving the Past: The Restoration of Fraunces Tavern 52:59

3y ago52:59

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Preserving the Past is a digital lecture that takes a comprehensive look at the architecture, design, and history of 54 Pearl Street, one of the oldest buildings in New York City. Led by Museum historian Mary Tsaltas-Ottomanelli, the lecture explores three hundred years of the building’s history – from its early construction on some of the city’s o…

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A Crisis of Peace 1:02:44

3y ago1:02:44

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In March 1783, as negotiations to end the Revolution were well underway, an anonymous letter circulated through the Continental Army's camp near Newburgh, New York. It called for the officers to meet--outside the chain of command--and act boldly to strong arm Congress to deliver on their long overdue pay and desperately needed pensions. But was the…

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America Walks Into a Bar 58:13

3y ago58:13

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What do we lose when our bars are shuttered? These can seem like frivolous spaces, but they have played an important role in American history. In this lecture, recorded September 16, 2020, Christine Sismondo explores the role of bars across the country's history, including the colonial era, Prohibition, the 1960s, and today. This lecture was held a…

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The Black Presence at the Battle of Bennington 54:50

3y ago54:50

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In this lecture, recorded August 20, 2020, Phil Holland explores the many forms taken by the Black presence at this critical patriot victory, from the Black soldier who died in battle as a member of Col. Seth Warner's Continental regiment of Green Mountain Boys, to the sources of wealth that funded the New Hampshire troops at the battle.…

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Victory or Death: The Battles of Trenton and Princeton 56:42

3y ago56:42

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Just six months after the signing of the Declaration of Independence, George Washington and the new American Army sit on the verge of utter destruction by the banks of the Delaware River. Rather than submit to defeat, Washington and his small band of soldiers crossed the ice-choked Delaware River and attacked the Hessian garrison at Trenton, New Je…

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Captives of Liberty: Prisoners of War and the Politics of Vengeance in the American Revolution 1:02:31

3y ago1:02:31

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In this lecture, recorded July 16, 2020, Jones examines how America's founding generation grappled with the problems posed by prisoners of war, and how this influenced the wider social and political legacies of the Revolution. As the British denied customary protections to their American captives, the revolutionary leadership wasted no time in capi…

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Susanna's Midnight Ride: The Girl Who Won the Revolutionary War 1:00:34

3y ago1:00:34

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In this lecture, recorded June 30, 2020, Libby McNamee discusses her historical fiction book Susanna’s Midnight Ride: The Girl Who Won the Revolutionary War. McNamee discusses her research into Susanna Bolling, the 16-year-old girl who made a heroic midnight ride to save General Lafayette from capture, paving the way for the Battle of Yorktown.…

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The Only Unavoidable Subject of Regret 1:07:32

3y ago1:07:32

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In this lecture, recorded June 17, 2020, Mount Vernon Research Historian Mary Thompson offers a comprehensive account of those who served in bondage at Mount Vernon. Drawing on years of research in a wide range of sources, Thompson brings to life the lives of the enslaved while illuminating the radical change in Washington’s views on slavery and ra…

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The Cabinet: George Washington and the Creation of an American Institution 53:40

3y ago53:40

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In this lecture, recorded May 21, 2020, Lindsay Chervinsky explores the creation of the first presidential cabinet. Washington modeled his new cabinet on the councils of war he had led as commander of the Continental Army, tinkering with its structure throughout his administration. As Washington faced an increasingly recalcitrant Congress, he came …

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