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Maryland acquired the nickname “The Old Line State” for actions taken by the Maryland 400 during the American Revolution.  The entire revolution was almost lost less than two months after the release of the Declaration of Independence.  We hope you enjoy the Season 2 Finale as we talk with the 5th Great Grandson of Mordecai Gist whose troops ultimately saved the revolution and the United States of America.  Just click on the picture below and thank you for being a part of Revolutionary War Rarities.  We are the podcast from the Sons of the American Revolution.

As we approach the 4th of July, we thought it made sense to talk about the history of that date and some of the myths associated with it.  Make sure and click on the picture at the right and enjoy this episode of Revolutionary War Rarities, the podcast from the Sons of the American Revolution.  Also, make sure and subscribe to our YouTube Channel, join our private Facebook Group, follow us on Instagram, subscribe on your favorite podcast application, and check out our website at fastfunhistory.com.

Have you ever heard of the Pott's Family and their business that manufactured military materials during the American Revolution? You might be surprised to learn where this business was located, what happened to it, and what that land was ultimately used for. Make sure and check out this episode of Revolutionary War Rarities and learn exactly where that land, that business, and that house were located and how they were all used to help win the American Revolution.  A brief list of resources to do further research on the topics mentioned in this episode. 

John Potts: https://explorepahistory.com/hmarker.... 

Resources to learn more about Valley Forge: https://www.history.com/topics/americ... https://www.nps.gov/vafo/learn/histor... https://www.battlefields.org/learn/ar... 

Ten Facts about Valley Forge: https://www.battlefields.org/learn/ar... 

To learn more about modern-day Valley Forge and the Isaac Potts House: https://www.nps.gov/museum/exhibits/v... https://www.nps.gov/places/washington... https://www.nps.gov/museum/exhibits/v...

 This episode is entitled “I Did Not Know That” and focuses on numerous little known facts and people of the American Revolution.  Today, we also have a very special guest joining us and his name is Val Crofts.  Val is a member of the United States Semiquincentennial Commission serving alongside numerous United States Senators, Congressmen, Presidential Cabinet members and even a past Supreme Court Justice.  So, please watch our latest episode and share with others.  We are continuing to grow, but we need your help.  Thank you for being a part of Revolutionary War Rarities.

One of the most iconic events of the American Revolution was the "Crossing of the Delaware River". Are you aware of the events that made that crossing so critical that even a Nor'easter would not result in it's cancellation? Joining us this week is our Special Guest Roger Williams. Roger is the co-founder of tencrucialdays.org and was previously our guest on last year’s Christmas Special.  We hope you enjoy this episode of Revolutionary War Rarities.  Please make sure and subscribe to our YouTube Channel, join our Facebook Group, and follow us on Instagram.  More information can also be found at fastfunhistory.com.

Heroes come in many forms.  That is true today and that was true during the American Revolution.  Many times, their names and their contributions are not known.  However, that doesn’t diminish the fact that they are still heroes.  Today we look at the contributions of Plunket Fleeson, an individual few people have ever heard of.  But, Plunket Fleeson built the tent used by George Washington to plan the war, to fight the battles, and to travel around the Colonies during the American Revolution.  And the original tent still exists today and can be seen in the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia.  So, we hope you enjoy learning about Plunket Fleeson in today’s episode of Revolutionary War Rarities.  We are the podcast from the Sons of the American Revolution.  Make sure and follow us on Instagram, subscribe to our YouTube Channel, and become a member of our Facebook Group.  Just click on the picture below to watch this episode of Revolutionary War Rarities.

Ice during the American Revolution?  Ever wondered where it came from, how it was used, how long it was available, or what was done with it?  Ice Harvesting was a thing at that point in history and so was ice cream.  But, you couldn’t have ice cream without ice.  So, make sure and watch this episode of Revolutionary War Rarities and discover some of the challenges that had to be overcome to harvest something that we now take for granted every day of our lives!  Ice Harvesting….  You can’t imagine the challenges associated with it.  Thank you for watching Revolutionary War Rarities.  We are the Podcast from The Sons of the American Revolution.  Make sure and subscribe to our YouTube Channel, follow us on Instagram, and check out our website at fastfunhistory.com.

Merry Christmas everyone and welcome to our Season 2 Christmas Special.  There are famous paintings, movies, and countless stories about Washington’s crossing of the Delaware River on Christmas night in 1776.  But would you believe me if I told you that just about everything in the famous painting is wrong?  Join us as we explore the crossing of the Delaware River with our special guest Roger Williams.  He is the co-founder of www.tencrucialdays.org, the SAR State Historian for New Jersey, played a significant role in the Revolutionary War Battlefield Preservation effort in Princeton, NJ, a book publisher, literary agent, and senior historical interpreter at Washington Crossing.    We, here at Revolutionary War Rarities wish each of you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.  Thank you for being a part of the podcast from the Sons of the American Revolution.  We hope to see you again next year!

Do you like Trivia?  The American Revolution is full of it and today we are too!   So, enjoy today's episode of Revolutionary War Rarities and hopefully we will be presenting some information that you have never heard.  Make sure and join our private Facebook Group, subscribe to our YouTube Channel, catch up with us on Instagram and www.fastfunhistory.com, and subscribe on your favorite podcast application.   We are the podcast from The Sons Of The American Revolution.

Support for Independence within the Colonies was far from unanimous.  And this was boldly displayed on November 28, 1776 when the Declaration of Dependence was released and signed by many Loyalists from New York.  The signing occurred at Fraunces Tavern which still exists in New York City.  The Declaration of Dependence called the American Revolution the most unnatural, unprovoked Rebellion, that ever disgraced the annuls of Time.  Yep, the Declaration of Independence had a competitor and it told the opposite story of Mr. Jefferson’s parchment.  We hope you enjoy today’s episode entitled “I Declare Dependence”.  Thank you for being part of Revolutionary War Rarities.  We are the podcast from The Sons Of The American Revolution.

Sadly, scandals are nothing new.  It seems like there is always someone willing to do something unethical, illegal, or at least ill-advised to gain an advantage of some sort in politics or even in the founding of a nation.  This weeks episode of Revolutionary War Rarities dives into a couple of scandals that occurred during the American Revolution era.  So, before you are completely convinced that our country has never been as divided as it is today, watch this episode.  Our great nation has overcome some incredible issues, scandals, and even murders in the past.  Now, enjoy Season 2, Episode 7, "Scandals By Some Scoundrels".  Thank you for being a part of Revolutionary War Rarities.  The podcast from The Sons of the American Revolution.

Would you believe that George William Frederick, the future King George III, was an actor in a play that focused on independent liberty vs tyranny?  Joseph Addison wrote a play in 1712 about the mortal enemy of Julius Caesar entitled “Cato, A Tragedy”.  Cato was a Roman Senator and was considered the last man standing when Rome’s Republic fell.  The play focused on independent liberty vs government, tyranny, and other things that would heavily influence our Founding Fathers.  This weeks episode of Revolutionary War Rarities reveals to our listeners the impact that “Cato, A Tragedy” had on some of the big names of our revolution.  So, make sure and watch or listen to this episode and thank you for being a part of Revolutionary War Rarities, the Podcast from The Sons of the American Revolution. 

Our nations history has not always been something that we can look back on with great pride. But, it is critical to understand all of our history so that we can learn from our past. The Rhode Island 1st was an officially integrated regiment that fought valiantly in the American Revolution. The world would not witness another officially integrated regiment until well into the 20th century. And the non-integration of American troops would not be eliminated until an Executive Order from President Truman.   We hope you enjoy the story of the Rhode Island 1st and learn about the valiant fighting of this incredible group of men.

Today we kick off Season 2 with a focus on family relationships between some of our Founding Fathers.  These relationships are ones that are almost never discussed or taught.  Some of them are quite surprising.  So, make sure and watch our inaugural episode of Season 2 entitled "All In The Family" and thank you for being a part of Revolutionary War Rarities, the podcast from The Sons of the American Revolution.

Everyone has heard of the Declaration of Independence, but there are many aspects of the document that people are not aware of.  So, enjoy this episode and hopefully you will learn some facts about the Declaration that you were never taught in school.

Our language today is deeply impacted by our forefather’s.  Many common sayings of today have their origins in the American Revolution period.  Everyday idioms, which have a very specific meaning in our language, were formulated from very real problems or challenges.  And that is the subject of today’s episode of Revolutionary War Rarities.  You will be surprised how these sayings came into existence.  So, please watch and share this latest episode and make sure and subscribe and click the bell on YouTube so that you will be notified when a new episode is released.  Please also join our Facebook Group and subscribe on your favorite podcast application.  

If you have ever been in the Rotunda of the United States Capitol, then you have seen four famous paintings by John Trumbull.  But, very few people are aware of the impact that John Trumbull's family had on the American Revolution.  In fact, John Trumbull's Father played a major role in the revolution as well as in the Colony and State of Connecticut.  Other family members did the same.  I hope you enjoy this episode of Revolutionary War Rarities entitled "Trumbulls Everywhere". 

Were you aware that the title "Baker General" existed and was bestowed upon a Gingerbread Baker from Philadelphia during the Revolutionary War?  Were you aware that the "Baker General" baked up to 6,000 pounds of bread in a single day?  The "Baker General" became a trusted friend of George Washington and ended up donating a significant sum of money which started "The Christopher Ludwick Foundation" in Philadelphia.  And, the "Baker General" had a way with people, including enemies, that would win them over to his "side".  This is a great story about honesty, hard work, perseverance, and how to make a long-term difference in the world!  We hope you enjoy "Eight Men Out".

Documentation and artifacts from the Revolutionary War are more abundant than you may realize.  There are numerous very rare artifacts that are on display at various museums around the country and some are in private collections.  These artifacts are priceless, but help us to learn about the real challenges that were faced during the Revolution.  It is through these rare documents and artifacts that we better understand what happened and how it happened and are therefore educational tools that are extremely important.  So, enjoy this episode as you learn more about some of these rare artifacts and the impact they had on the Revolutionary War.

The American Revolution would not have been possible without the participation of so many different people.  And, there are so many of those individuals whose names we rarely or maybe never hear.  Although we have all heard "taxation without representation", very few people know exactly who "coined" that phrase.  Well, his name was James Otis.  According to John Adams, James Otis was the "Father of the American Revolution".  James Otis fought countless legal battles against the British, ultimately became insane, and lost his life in a bolt of lightning.  

There were many "little known" heroes in the American Revolution.  Silas Deane was one of those.  Silas Deane worked with France to secure money and weapons and other resources for the Revolution.  Silas Deane recruited the Marquis De Lafayette and Baron Von Stueben, who without either of them victory would have been even more questionable.  After being accused of financial improprieties while in France, his life changed dramatically.  His name was destroyed, his finances were destroyed, he was considered a traitor (for some period of time), and he died without ever recovering his good name.  In the end, his name was cleared, but it took many years and his name never reached many of the history books where it rightfully belonged!  

Christmas was very different during the American Revolution.  However, some of the traditions that we have today were started during that timeframe.  Just prior to the Revolution, the celebration of Christmas was illegal in some parts of the Colonies.  So, make sure and watch this episode to learn more!  Merry Christmas everyone and thank you for being a part of Revolutionary War Rarities.

There are so many aspects of life during the American Revolution which are just not widely known.  Average income, tax rates, standard household items, how many miles traveled, speed of travel, common foods, etc...  This episode addresses many of these challenges and helps to clarify the true level of these challenges. 

Medical treatments during the American Revolution were, in a word, "historic".  This episode looks into some of the medical treatments during the American Revolution, the issues they were supposed to address, the medical theory of "humorism", the evolution of medical treatment as a result of the Revolution, and ultimately the impact that these treatments had on many soldiers.  

One of the greatest symbols of American Independence has become the Liberty Bell.  But, most people don't know the history behind it or how it became so important.  The Liberty Bell had somewhat of a tough "life".  In this episode you will learn some little-known facts about this important symbol of American freedom!    Thank you for being a part of Revolutionary War Rarities.  Make sure and watch all of our episodes available here on YouTube as well as on various PodCast applications.  Please also join our Facebook Group.

Did you know that there was one individual who recruited and commanded a group that saved the Revolution at least twice?  The American Revolution was on the brink of total defeat more than once and because of this groups actions, we lived to fight another day!  "The Big Marblehead" is about that group and specifically about their commander.  The Sons of the American Revolution hope you enjoy "The Big Marblehead".  And, please don't forget to join our Facebook Group and also listen on the various Podcast applications.  Thank you for watching "Revolutionary War Rarities", the podcast from The Sons of the American Revolution.

The founders truly achieved the seemingly impossible during the American Revolution.  But, have you ever looked at their ages when they ultimately achieved independence?  Many of the founding fathers were actually closer to founding youth.  Watch and enjoy and please subscribe to "Revolutionary War Rarities".

 This episode focuses on a very strange monument in New York.  A monument to a specific individual whose name is never mentioned, but whose achievements were both incredible and tragic.

Revolutionary War Rarities is the PodCast of the National Society, Sons of the American Revolution.  This PodCast is dedicated to fast, fun history about little known facts of the American Revolution.  All episodes will be between 8-10 minutes long.  This is Episode 1 and is about an American Hero named Samuel Whittemore.