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 • 299 episodes

Revolution 250 Podcast

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Animals and Independence with David Hsuing

Animals were critical to the War for Independence, both as livestock to feed the armies and navies, and as draft animals to pull cannon and provisions. Dogs and other animals served as mascots and companions, and insects spread diseases t...

May 19, 2026 • Season 6 • Episode 20 • 43:17

The Constitution House in Philadelphia

Mary Dalley's boarding house in Philadelphia is where history happened! In the early days of the Revoluiton it was called "Liberty Hall," and after 1787 it was "Constitution House." Gouverneur Morris lived here, had his law office here, a...

May 12, 2026 • Season 6 • Episode 19 • 45:00

The Malden Instructions with Linda Thorsen and Tom Coots

Linda Thorsen and Tom Coots take us to Malden, whose Town Meeting on May 27, 1776 unanimously supported independence. The Malden Instructions boldly announced the town's support for independence from Great Britain—weeks ...

May 05, 2026 • Season 6 • Episode 18 • 40:45

The Course of Human Events with Steve Sarson

The Declaration of Independence created a new nation, and has guided the United States ever since. Historian Steven Sarson argues in his new book, The Course of H...

April 28, 2026 • Season 6 • Episode 17 • 41:20

Heroes of 1776 with Janie Nitze

Janie Nitze and Justice Neil Gorsuch have written a book for young readers, Heroes of 1776: The Story of the Declaration ...

April 21, 2026 • Season 6 • Episode 16 • 37:37

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