Revolution 250 Podcast

The Burning of the Gaspee

June 08, 2021 Dr. John Concannon Season 2 Episode 23
Revolution 250 Podcast
The Burning of the Gaspee
Show Notes

Dr. John Concannon of the Gaspee Days Committee discusses the 1772 event the "first blow for Liberty" in Rhode Island. Was this a pre-coordinated event, or the passionate response of a seafaring people upon the Royal Customs Commission?  Learn about the plans for the Gaspee Days 2022 - the 250th anniversary of the burning of the HMS Gaspee, and about where you can learn more about the burning of the Gaspee.