https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/revolution-revisited-america-at-250--6658802enHistoryCopyright WHRO Public Mediahttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/392181daf206921427d7616f1d833c1e.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/revolution-revisited-america-at-250--6658802Fri, 26 Jun 2026 05:03:16 +0000WHRO Public MediaWHRO Public Mediafeeds@spreaker.comBehind every moment of revolution is a story worth remembering.falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-genesis-the-fifth-virginia-convention--72697500revolutionrevisited.podbean.com/43c7d88b-8170-3142-8e4b-4cdc1914cb8cFri, 26 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0000WHRO Public MediaOn Revolution 250: Stories from The First Shore, we conclude our series with a return to the genesis of the American experiment. At the Fifth Virginia Convention in Williamsburg, delegates called for independence, adopted the Virginia Declaration of...135false61fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-age-of-revolution--72598224revolutionrevisited.podbean.com/236494ea-14fa-3a7f-8af7-94f31aee21adFri, 19 Jun 2026 10:30:44 +0000WHRO Public MediaOn Revolution 250: Stories from The First Shore, we take a closer look at the generation that launched the American Revolution. Many of the figures we remember as Founding Fathers were remarkably young when they challenged British rule and helped...129false60fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-sound-of-the-common-people--72496552revolutionrevisited.podbean.com/47614929-2c3d-3bd2-884a-41e85cbccfe7Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000WHRO Public MediaOn Revolution 250: Stories from The First Shore, we explore how music connected ordinary people in colonial Virginia. Familiar tunes played in taverns, marketplaces, and ports brought communities together and helped create a shared identity as the...124false59fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/revolution-at-sea-norfolk-s-richard-dale--72372358revolutionrevisited.podbean.com/8fc054ce-bfc9-31c3-a20e-dd3a9b97eebdFri, 05 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0000WHRO Public MediaOn Revolution 250: Stories from The First Shore, we tell the story of Richard Dale, a Norfolk County sailor who rose from the merchant trade to become one of America’s first naval heroes. From captivity and escape during the Revolution to service...126false58fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-end-of-war-the-moore-house--72228087revolutionrevisited.podbean.com/58499de0-d5f9-3a08-8b9e-7a830e6ec149Fri, 29 May 2026 16:00:00 +0000WHRO Public MediaOn Revolution 250: Stories from The First Shore, we explore the Moore House at Yorktown, where officers from Britain, France, and the American forces negotiated the surrender terms that effectively ended the Revolutionary War. Inside a quiet...127false57fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/theater-in-the-colonies--72112528revolutionrevisited.podbean.com/492c8404-c899-36fe-bb17-0de4f17650c6Fri, 22 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000WHRO Public MediaOn Revolution 250: Stories from The First Shore, we explore Williamsburg’s colonial playhouse and the entertainment culture that flourished before the American Revolution. Theater, music, and performance connected Virginians to the wider British world...126false56fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/great-dismal-swamp-refuge-amongst-revolution--72018455revolutionrevisited.podbean.com/827a4471-105f-3956-8163-b964049c0c2aFri, 15 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000WHRO Public MediaOn Revolution 250: Stories from The First Shore, we explore the Great Dismal Swamp and the hidden communities that formed there during the Revolutionary era. As colonists tried to reshape the land for profit, people escaping slavery built lives within...124false55fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/revolution-250-the-founding-mothers-extended-special--71942556revolutionrevisited.podbean.com/fc9c2f04-2c90-38b2-9572-49b7c2a5e515Sat, 09 May 2026 23:52:45 +0000WHRO Public MediaAs America reflects on 250 years of independence, we remember the women whose courage, sacrifice, and determination helped shape a nation. They published revolutionary ideals, organized boycotts, supported the fight for freedom, and in many cases...3199false54fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-british-raid-of-1779--71926371revolutionrevisited.podbean.com/f2a5e477-3380-3314-bb5e-f409dedcf7a2Fri, 08 May 2026 16:00:00 +0000WHRO Public MediaOn Revolution 250: Stories from The First Shore, we examine the British raid of 1779 and Virginia’s role as a supply center for the American Revolution. British forces struck ports, shipyards, and storage sites across Southeast Virginia, including the...127false53fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/voices-of-revolution--71816948revolutionrevisited.podbean.com/86e1d479-2edc-38ca-9232-3e903b954798Fri, 01 May 2026 16:00:00 +0000WHRO Public MediaOn Revolution 250: Stories from The First Shore, we explore how newspapers shaped the American Revolution. Competing editions of the Virginia Gazette reflected deep divisions in colonial society and influenced how people understood the growing...125false52fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/benedict-arnold-the-aftermath-of-betrayal--71673300revolutionrevisited.podbean.com/7392f779-a8c5-3cad-922a-dea325e3bf04Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:50:13 +0000WHRO Public MediaOn Revolution 250: Stories from The First Shore, we continue the story of Benedict Arnold after his defection. Once a respected officer, Arnold entered British service and used his knowledge of the Continental Army during raids that brought the war to...128false51fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-gunpowder-incident-when-tensions-ignited-in-williamsburg--71412674revolutionrevisited.podbean.com/8722a5d5-3065-3e2e-98ff-683eb494e7d6Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0000WHRO Public MediaOn Revolution 250: Stories from The First Shore, we explore the Gunpowder Incident, when a quiet overnight decision in Williamsburg sparked anger, suspicion, and growing calls for action. The moment revealed just how quickly tensions could rise as...126false49fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/revolution-250-sounds-of-a-new-nation-music-in-colonial-virginia-extended-feature--71321900revolutionrevisited.podbean.com/61f7baa7-4a9f-3159-81ab-89d0b72aefd3Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:27:42 +0000WHRO Public MediaRevolution 250: Sounds of a New Nation: Music in Colonial Virginia explores how music reveals the cultural origins of early America. Hosted by Dr. Wayla Chambo and Dr. Barry Graham, the program traces how diverse traditions, from European to African...3507false50fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-tap-toe-to-tattoo-how-a-war-call-became-a-celebration--71235972revolutionrevisited.podbean.com/deb71c41-3b07-3b3c-9310-5f267869155cFri, 10 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0000WHRO Public MediaOn Revolution 250: Stories from The First Shore, we explore how music shaped military life and communication. The signal known as tap-toe guided soldiers back to their quarters and became part of the structure of the Continental Army. Over time, it...121false48fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-sound-of-the-battlefield--71084794revolutionrevisited.podbean.com/0a5dee4c-1463-36dc-ba2c-03f384881549Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0000WHRO Public MediaOn Revolution 250: Stories from The First Shore, we explore how music and sound shaped the experience of the American Revolution. From battlefield commands to daily camp routines, drums and fifes carried orders, built morale, and helped define a...126false47fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/women-community-and-care-polly-miller--70930064revolutionrevisited.podbean.com/13f4ae37-f4c7-324e-8690-5bb4b4f4bfc4Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000WHRO Public MediaThis March, Revolution 250: Stories from The First Shore honors the women of the American Revolution. Polly Miller ran a tavern at Great Bridge that became a place of care after battle, where she treated wounded soldiers from both sides. Her story...126false46fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/women-war-and-service-sarah-osborn-benjamin--70782266revolutionrevisited.podbean.com/4769ce9d-90fd-38ab-934c-81c05d31c86bFri, 20 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0000WHRO Public MediaPodcast Description This March, Revolution 250: Stories from The First Shore honors the women of the American Revolution. Sarah Osborn Benjamin followed the Continental Army through years of hardship, carrying food through battle lines and dodging gun...127false45fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/women-war-and-letters-betsy-ambler-carrington--70617400revolutionrevisited.podbean.com/d710eb51-25de-33f0-9f54-f5c4b165189fFri, 13 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000WHRO Public MediaThis March, Revolution 250: Stories from The First Shore highlights women of the American Revolution. Betsy Ambler Carrington recorded the upheaval of wartime Virginia through her letters. She later worked to expand education and opportunity for young...126false44fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/women-words-and-power-clementina-rind--70505212revolutionrevisited.podbean.com/1c25b038-7aa8-3c2c-bc51-ecad2c1f1744Fri, 06 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000WHRO Public MediaThis March, Revolution 250: Stories from The First Shore honors the women of the American Revolution. When Clementina Rind took control of the Virginia Gazette after her husband’s death, she preserved one of the most powerful tools of the era. Through...122false43fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/women-property-and-power-anne-roberts-of-the-golden-quarter--70318572revolutionrevisited.podbean.com/c4297828-f433-3ffd-9fc0-f3def7872c1aFri, 27 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000WHRO Public MediaThis March, Revolution 250: Stories from The First Shore honors the women of the American Revolution for Women's History Month: Anne Roberts inherited land, defied expectations, and became central to a landmark legal case that tested women’s rights...124false42fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/crispus-attucks-the-war-s-first-hero--70180364revolutionrevisited.podbean.com/d930ac0d-a078-35bc-a2b1-dc07821a2125Fri, 20 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000WHRO Public MediaIf you live in the Hampton Roads region, you have likely heard the name Crispus Attucks. On Revolution 250: Stories from The First Shore, we look beyond the familiar name to the confrontation in Boston that made him the first casualty of the American...142false41fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/james-armistead-lafayette-freedom-won-freedom-denied--70041867revolutionrevisited.podbean.com/eca518f2-e1be-36fd-a102-31ccb5a31c35Fri, 13 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000WHRO Public MediaOn Revolution 250: Stories from The First Shore, we tell the story of James Armistead Lafayette, an enslaved Virginian who became a trusted spy during the final year of the war. His intelligence helped shape the campaign at Yorktown, yet his own...128false40fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-skirmish-at-james-plantation--69847276revolutionrevisited.podbean.com/7158240d-8c71-3a39-9cc7-25855aae750cFri, 06 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000WHRO Public MediaOn Revolution 250: Stories from The First Shore, we explore the winter raid at James Plantation during Benedict Arnold’s campaign in Southeast Virginia. The surprise attack brought heavy Patriot losses, but it also showed that support for independence...142false39fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-sound-of-the-fields--69688828revolutionrevisited.podbean.com/672f9673-6072-31e0-aa5a-4044cf871f85Fri, 30 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000WHRO Public MediaOn Revolution 250: Stories from The First Shore, we explore the music created by enslaved African Americans in colonial Virginia. From field hollers to early spirituals, these songs carried labor, belief, and resistance, shaping American music in...144false38fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/joseph-harris-the-spark-of-lord-dunmore-s-proclamation--69562060revolutionrevisited.podbean.com/9c8d6ef0-75fc-34a0-a6b5-52bd6f33aeaeFri, 23 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000WHRO Public MediaOn Revolution 250: Stories from The First Shore, we tell the story of Joseph Harris, an enslaved Chesapeake pilot whose escape and naval skill helped influence Lord Dunmore’s proclamation. His story reveals how the fight for independence was also a...141false37fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lord-dunmore-the-last-of-the-governors--69470057revolutionrevisited.podbean.com/cdce63f1-6eab-3647-835b-40302d907298Fri, 16 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000WHRO Public MediaOn Revolution 250: Stories from The First Shore, we examine Lord Dunmore, Virginia’s last royal governor. Once welcomed by the colony’s leaders, his decisions to shut down the legislature, flee to British ships, and issue a proclamation that reshaped...144false36fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/benedict-arnold-traitor-or-misunderstood--69373587revolutionrevisited.podbean.com/08e4faef-1ddb-3afa-91f0-24753445105fFri, 09 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000WHRO Public MediaOn Revolution 250: Stories from The First Shore, we examine Benedict Arnold before his betrayal. Once hailed as a hero of the Revolution, Arnold’s early service was marked by battlefield success—and mounting frustration with Congress. This episode...143false35fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-thoroughgoods-a-family-that-shaped-virginia-s-shores--69280900revolutionrevisited.podbean.com/b60d598f-8e1d-33cd-8ff4-765ea5d44b57Fri, 02 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0000WHRO Public MediaOn Revolution 250: Stories from The First Shore, we explore the Thoroughgoods, a family whose history mirrors Virginia’s own. From an indentured servant who helped expand the colony to descendants divided by revolution, their story reveals how...150false34fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-burning-of-norfolk--69212295revolutionrevisited.podbean.com/2adedfba-9f19-3bc1-87c9-454b210dcdc9Fri, 26 Dec 2025 17:00:00 +0000WHRO Public MediaIn early 1776, a tense standoff between British warships and Patriot forces ended with the bombardment of Norfolk. What began as a dispute over supplies quickly spiraled into destruction, leaving one of the colonies’ largest cities in ruins. This...147false33fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-sound-of-faith-religious-music-in-colonial-virginia--69135514revolutionrevisited.podbean.com/ffc5bac9-3f77-3c8e-a87e-319402afed69Fri, 19 Dec 2025 17:00:00 +0000WHRO Public MediaIn colonial Virginia, religious music ranged from pipe organs and formal hymns to simple psalms and early spirituals. Different faith communities worshipped in different ways, but together their voices created a shared soundscape in a society on the...145false32fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/extended-feature-christmas-in-colonial-virginia--69099407revolutionrevisited.podbean.com/c9759761-e547-3f05-b495-14d82772a960Wed, 17 Dec 2025 16:11:34 +0000WHRO Public MediaChristmas in Colonial Virginia takes listeners back to the Tidewater of the 1700s, when the holiday looked and felt very different from today. From candlelit homes and twelve days of Christmastide to taverns, plantation gatherings, and wartime...2394false31fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/billy-flora-the-man-who-held-the-bridge--69010897revolutionrevisited.podbean.com/e195c1d7-15e4-327e-8503-ba238d5916ddFri, 12 Dec 2025 17:00:00 +0000WHRO Public MediaBilly Flora, a free Black sentry at the Battle of Great Bridge, fired the first shot and held his position under heavy fire. His last-minute move to slow the British advance shaped how the battle unfolded. This episode looks at his actions and why...146false30fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-battle-of-great-bridge-britain-s-first-defeat-in-virginia--68902086revolutionrevisited.podbean.com/0a46cb38-c0ed-3ea4-ae3f-9212faa9a0d0Fri, 05 Dec 2025 17:00:00 +0000WHRO Public MediaIn December 1775, Patriots and British forces clashed at Great Bridge, a vital crossing south of Norfolk. The Patriot victory came quickly but carried major consequences, opening the way to Norfolk and shifting the momentum in Virginia. This episode...148false29fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/feeding-the-troops--68787281revolutionrevisited.podbean.com/385345f7-c2e3-3b74-9233-2cf88c869e3aFri, 28 Nov 2025 17:00:00 +0000WHRO Public MediaBehind the battle lines was another fight—one for basic sustenance. Soldiers endured long stretches in camp, scarce supplies, and the uncertainty of their next meal. Discover how food shaped morale, endurance, and the Revolution itself.147false28fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/native-americans-who-sided-with-england--68681176revolutionrevisited.podbean.com/de27eb3a-2734-3f57-ae3a-761a5ce6a347Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:00:00 +0000WHRO Public MediaDuring the American Revolution, many Native nations sided with Britain, hoping to slow colonial expansion into their lands. But tribes were divided, and the choices they made came with lasting consequences. This episode explores the difficult...145false27fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/robert-mursh-native-american-hero--68569704revolutionrevisited.podbean.com/a1b0ec08-29ae-392e-8006-92b6d664be97Fri, 14 Nov 2025 17:00:00 +0000WHRO Public MediaRobert Mursh, a Pamunkey student at the Brafferton Indian School, later became one of the Indigenous soldiers who fought in the American Revolution. From major battles to a year as a prisoner of war, his story reflects a complex and often overlooked...146false26fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-skirmish-of-kemp-s-landing-the-first-battle-on-land--68464568revolutionrevisited.podbean.com/937bdd88-545c-3f07-b241-10e1d5571bcfFri, 07 Nov 2025 17:00:00 +0000WHRO Public MediaIn 1775, the Revolution reached Virginia. At Kemps Landing, an early British victory fueled false confidence—only to collapse weeks later at Great Bridge. Explore how a brief skirmish helped shift power in Hampton Roads and accelerate Virginia’s march...145false25fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/extended-feature-the-sound-of-colonial-virginia--68434439revolutionrevisited.podbean.com/4cfca9e9-0db1-3cbc-9dbe-2c7c34d91d6cWed, 05 Nov 2025 16:14:47 +0000WHRO Public MediaJoin Barry Graham as he explores how Colonial Virginia was alive with sound—bawdy songs in taverns, genteel music in ballrooms, and rhythms carried into the fields by enslaved Africans. Music reflected English, Scottish, and African traditions,...260false24fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ain-t-no-party-like-a-yorktown-tea-party--68366709revolutionrevisited.podbean.com/4d880a5a-b825-3479-9afc-cb058ca79ae5Fri, 31 Oct 2025 16:00:00 +0000WHRO Public MediaBefore Boston’s famous protest, Yorktown staged its own act of defiance. In 1774, townsmen dumped British tea into the York River—rejecting Parliament’s authority and proving rebellion had already reached Virginia’s shores. Discover the story of the...124false23fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/extended-feature-the-last-major-battle-of-the-revolution-with-connor-worley--68334908revolutionrevisited.podbean.com/5c45c424-6dc2-34cd-93c6-83b9a544d3d2Wed, 29 Oct 2025 13:59:25 +0000WHRO Public MediaThe Siege at Yorktown is remembered as the last major battle of the American Revolution—but few know how the strategy, engineering, and coordination truly secured America’s independence. Historian Jim Gallagher of the American Revolution Museum at...460false22fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-battle-of-hampton-the-war-reaches-virginia--68267469revolutionrevisited.podbean.com/58d983b6-6eb5-300d-9497-fd5e8782b3c3Fri, 24 Oct 2025 16:00:00 +0000WHRO Public MediaIn October 1775, a British supply ship ran aground near Hampton. When locals seized and burned it, Lord Dunmore launched the first British assault on a Virginia town. Hampton’s militia and townspeople fought back, repelling two days of attacks and...144false21fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/extended-feature-forgotten-allies-of-the-revolution-spain--68254341revolutionrevisited.podbean.com/f5685a2c-051d-3c35-ba16-9022c4b4ed23Thu, 23 Oct 2025 14:54:29 +0000WHRO Public MediaFrance gets most of the credit for aiding the American Revolution—but another European power made victory possible. Spain supplied money, weapons, and a global strategy that helped corner the British. Join WHRO as we speak with national historians to...416false20fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-siege-of-yorktown-the-last-of-the-battles--68180932revolutionrevisited.podbean.com/099ead6f-68af-3693-9ef9-955b692c9afcFri, 17 Oct 2025 16:00:00 +0000WHRO Public MediaIn 1781, American and French forces surrounded the British at Yorktown in a campaign of precision, deception, and determination. The surrender that followed ended major fighting in the Revolution—and secured America’s independence.144false19fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/forgotten-allies--68092463revolutionrevisited.podbean.com/27d477d6-fa39-333c-a1da-054e37e61cc3Fri, 10 Oct 2025 16:00:00 +0000WHRO Public MediaSpain was America’s other great ally in the Revolution. From battlefield victories under Bernardo de Gálvez to the silver raised in Havana that funded Washington’s troops, Spain’s support was crucial—and nearly forgotten. Discover the story of...143false18fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/revolution-250-stories-from-the-first-shore-the-last-colonial-ball--68001886revolutionrevisited.podbean.com/63c0fd28-483a-319b-b787-bd7b2dd6a1b2Fri, 03 Oct 2025 16:00:00 +0000WHRO Public MediaColonial balls were stages of power and performance, where silks, minuets, and candlelight masked political tension. In autumn 1774, the guests danced at Williamsburg’s Governor’s Palace for the final time at the Loyalist affair. Unaware, guests...122false17fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/revolution-250-stories-from-the-first-shore-endview-plantation--67910495revolutionrevisited.podbean.com/e042d557-021a-38e3-ac8b-367107138d04Fri, 26 Sep 2025 16:00:00 +0000WHRO Public MediaAs Washington and Rochambeau’s armies marched toward Yorktown, thousands of Virginia militia under Governor Thomas Nelson Jr. stopped at Endview Plantation. It's spring, and the grounds offered water and rest before the encirclement that sealed...144false16fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/revolution-250-bonus-content-colonial-music-extended--67898576revolutionrevisited.podbean.com/9c3efdb3-ae08-322a-adaf-7ce3a1cb791bThu, 25 Sep 2025 16:01:51 +0000WHRO Public MediaProduced by award-winning producers, Dr. Barry Graham (with Connor Worley), we take a deeper listen to how Colonial Virginia was alive with sound—bawdy songs in taverns, genteel music in ballrooms, and rhythms carried into the fields by enslaved...260false15fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/revolution-250-stories-from-the-first-shore-loyalists-vs-patriots--67823837revolutionrevisited.podbean.com/cfb8bd43-694e-3491-8d33-06df8a60ddbfFri, 19 Sep 2025 16:00:00 +0000WHRO Public Media*Content Advisory - This episode contains descriptions of torture which may be unsettling to some listeners. Discretion is advised* Loyalty in a time of rebellion carried a heavy cost. Nearly one in five colonists sided with Britain during the...146false14fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/revolution-250-stories-from-the-first-shore-food-in-colonial-virginia--67778942revolutionrevisited.podbean.com/5e9ae4f8-59ff-34ee-95a9-177b9e6edba4Fri, 12 Sep 2025 16:00:00 +0000WHRO Public MediaWhat was for dinner in colonial Virginia? Meals were hearty, seasonal, and deeply rooted in tradition. Indigenous crops, African influences, and European methods combined to create a distinctive culinary culture that reflected the colony’s diversity....146false13fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/revolution-250-stories-from-the-first-shore-colonial-music--67778944revolutionrevisited.podbean.com/606a50e5-41cb-318a-b9a0-c1b524156e7cFri, 05 Sep 2025 16:00:00 +0000WHRO Public MediaIn colonial Virginia, music was everywhere. From bawdy ballads in taverns to candlelight concerts in Williamsburg. Blending English, Scottish, African, and European traditions, these sounds carried stories of love, politics, faith, and freedom....145false12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/revolution-250-stories-from-the-first-shore-northampton-courthouse--67778951revolutionrevisited.podbean.com/c137a167-49a2-3624-95c0-06591c4b2cb5Fri, 29 Aug 2025 14:00:00 +0000WHRO Public MediaIn Northampton County, the courthouse became a place of defiance long before open war. From petitions against “arbitrarye and illegall” taxes in 1653 to rejecting Parliament’s Stamp Act in 1767, local justices and citizens boldly challenged authority....145false11fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/revolution-250-stories-from-the-first-shore-the-boycott--67778952revolutionrevisited.podbean.com/1fe574ab-afe8-3407-86d1-5e16b7bdf884Fri, 22 Aug 2025 16:00:00 +0000WHRO Public MediaIn 1769, Parliament’s new taxes pushed Virginia’s burgesses from the Capitol to Williamsburg’s Raleigh Tavern, where they pledged no more British goods. Washington, Lee, and Jefferson joined merchants and planters in an act of economic resistance that...147false10fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/revolution-250-stories-from-the-first-shore-williamsburg--67778946revolutionrevisited.podbean.com/574aac90-d263-3e51-9c0f-26e426b64162Fri, 15 Aug 2025 14:23:12 +0000WHRO Public MediaWilliamsburg’s rise from quiet plantation crossroads to revolutionary capital began with its riverside location and healthier climate. Colonial leaders, scholars, and patriots shaped a city where debates in the House of Burgesses helped spark...146false9fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/revolution-250-stories-from-the-first-shore-farming-in-the-colonies--67778945revolutionrevisited.podbean.com/b31ba975-75d2-3e30-a222-dbaee4e5205eFri, 08 Aug 2025 13:00:00 +0000WHRO Public MediaTobacco built fortunes in colonial Virginia--but at what cost? From the arrival of enslaved Africans in 1619 to overproduction and economic collapse by the Revolution, this episode explores how farming shaped Hampton Roads. Discover how demand, labor,...143false8fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/revolution-250-stories-from-the-first-shore-princess-anne-county--67778955revolutionrevisited.podbean.com/032cefd4-7d6a-320b-b53e-ff7214381520Fri, 01 Aug 2025 13:38:37 +0000WHRO Public MediaBefore revolution gripped Virginia, Princess Anne was already a force. An agricultural stronghold east of Norfolk’s shipping lanes and Williamsburg’s political halls, its fertile fields drew planters, and inlets nourished trade and tradition. But by...146false7fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/revolution-250-stories-from-the-first-shore-norfolk-s-smallpox-riots--67778950revolutionrevisited.podbean.com/1232b3b5-e2fb-31af-b5c8-26881fe03136Fri, 25 Jul 2025 12:59:10 +0000WHRO Public MediaIn 1768, Norfolk faced a deadly outbreak—and a radical medical solution. But hope turned to chaos when fear, politics, and violence collided. Discover how a bold attempt to fight smallpox ignited riots, shattered trust, and revealed deep divisions in...145false6fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/revolution-250-stories-from-the-first-shore-the-port-of-norfolk--67778954revolutionrevisited.podbean.com/3ab618d7-bd08-34ad-965c-a890e77f6e43Fri, 18 Jul 2025 13:45:17 +0000WHRO Public MediaLong before the revolution, Norfolk thrived as a colonial powerhouse. As a lifeline to the British Empire, by the 1770s, the port bustled with merchants, shipbuilders, and sailors, fueling Atlantic trade. 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