Revolutionary War Rarities

S4E16 "The Conciliatory Proposal"

In 1775 there was one last attempt by both the Americans and the British to avoid all-out war.  The American's issued the "Olive Branch Petition".  The British issued the "Conciliatory Proposal".  Today's episode focuses on the "Conciliatory Proposal".  Revolutionary War Rarities is the podcast from the Sons of the American Revolution.  Thank you for listening.

S4E15 "Political Cartoons of the American Revolution"

Today's episode is hosted by our friend, Benjamin Franklin.  This episode focuses on the political cartoons of the American Revolution.  Our music created for each podcast episode is now available by going to fastfunhistory.com and selecting the Music option.  We are the podcast from the Sons of the American Revolution.

S4E14 "250th Birthday of Common Sense"

On January 10, 1776, "Common Sense" was released and changed the course of history.  By clicking on the picture below you can join Thomas Paine, our host for this weeks episode, as we celebrate the 250th birthday of "Common Sense" and discuss the impact that it had on the United States of America.  Revolutionary War Rarities is the podcast from the Sons of the American Revolution.

S4E13 "Christmas Special 2025"

What were our Founding Father's doing 250 years ago around Christmas?  Join us today by clicking on the picture below where we explore this question with our President General Michael J. Elston.  Merry Christmas from Revolutionary War Rarities and The Sons of the American Revolution.

S4 E12 "The Great Chain - West Point's Iron Wall of Liberty

In today’s episode we explore one of the most significant engineering feats of the American Revolution.  A “Great Chain” that was designed to protect the Hudson River from being taken by the British was deployed at West Point and played a major role in the ultimate victory by the Americans.  We hope you enjoy this episode of Revolutionary War Rarities, the podcast from the Sons of the American Revolution.

S4E11 "Lake Champlain and the Battle of Valcour Island"

Today, we stay on Lake Champlain where we visit the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum and discuss the importance of that lake on the American Revolution.  Join Guest Host Roger Williams and Executive Director Chris Sabick as we discuss Lake Champlain and the battles fought on that critical resource.  Revolutionary War Rarities is the podcast from the Sons of the American Revolution.

S4E10 "The Noble Train of Artillery"

On November 17, 1775 began the actions of the Noble Train of Artillery in the American Revolution. This ultimately resulted in the British evacuation of Boston. Make sure and check out this episode of Revolutionary War Rarities with special guest Dr. Matt Keagle, Curator at Fort Ticonderoga.  We are the podcast from the Sons of the American Revolution.

S4E9 "Aloha From Hawai'i

Hawaii was not known to our Founding Father’s.  But what our Founding Father’s did had a significant impact on the Kingdom of Hawaii shortly after the American Revolution.  So, make sure and listen to this episode of Revolutionary War Rarities; “Aloha from Hawaii”.

S4E8 "West Florida Series Finale"

Join us today for the finale in the 3-part series on “West Florida”.  This series is endorsed by the Florida, Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana 250th Commissions and we are thankful for that endorsement.  We hope you enjoy today’s episode of Revolutionary War Rarities, the Podcast from the Sons of the American Revolution.

S4E7 "The Benjamin Franklin House"

Today Revolutionary War Rarities visits The Benjamin Franklin House in London, England where we learn more about this home and Franklin's life in England prior to the American Revolution.  You can watch this week's episode by clicking on the picture below.  We are the podcast from the Sons of the American Revolution.