Cardinal News 250
“Cardinal News 250” tells the little-known stories of Virginia’s role in our country’s march to independence. As we head toward America’s 250th anniversary in 2026, we examine the events, people and places that shaped the Commonwealth and the nation—beyond what’s in the history books. Cardinal News publishes “Cardinal 250” features at least once a month; this podcast is made possible in part by funding from the Virginia American Revolution 250 Commission (VA 250).
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Ep 6: The Essex Resolutions
July 1774 wasn’t so unlike July 2024 in Tappahannock, Virginia. It was hot. Politics were tense. And locals gathered to hear “The Essex Resolutions,” considered one of the best written responses to the King’s actions, and laying the groundwork for the rebellion that followed. What impact did the resolutions have, and how is it related to the more famous Boston Tea Party? Cardinal News 250 host Dutchie Jessee speaks with Essex County Museum Executive Director Tim Manley about the history, and the Hamilton-esque reenactment of it, in this episode.
