Revolutionary War Rarities

Season 2, Episode 17 - "Always Faithful"

The United States Marine’s have been in existence since just about the very beginning.   Join us now, by clicking on the picture below to learn more about the founding of the United States Marines and the role they played in the American Revolution.  “Semper Fi” or “Semper Fidelis” is Latin for “Always Faithful” and that is what the United States Marine Corp has always been!  Faithful to the cause of Freedom and Liberty, faithful to the mission, and each Marine has always been faithful to the Marine on their right and the Marine on their left! 
 
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A brief list of resources to do further research on the topics mentioned in this episode.The Founding and History of the USMC:www.usmcu.edu/Research/Marine-Corps-History-Division/Brief-Histories/www.marines.comOriginal resolution to establish the Continental Marines: www.usmcu.edu/Research/Marine-Corps-History-Division/Frequently-Requested-Topics/Historical-Documents-Orders-and-Speeches/Resolution-Establishing-the-Continental-Marines/Marines in the American Revolutionhttps://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/1923/june/american-marines-revolutionA Pictorial History of the Marines in the RevolutionOfficers of the Continental Marine CorpsFor a brief history of John Martin and African Americans in the USMC https://www.dvidshub.net/news/373064/history-black-marineAbout Tun Tavern and the effort to build a replica www.thetun.org/“Washington’s Marines: The Origins of the Corps and the American Revolution, 1775-1777”https://www.savasbeatie.com/washingtons-marines-the-origins-of-the-corps-and-the-american-revolution-1775-1777/---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Find Revolutionary War Rarities on the internet at www.fastfunhistory.comJoin us on Facebook or Instagram!For more Educational resources from the Sons of the American Revolution: Education.sar.org American Village: https://www.americanvillage.org/

S2E16 "Blueberries and Rebellion"

The current day State of Maine was part of Massachusetts during the American Revolution.  And, when Thomas Gage needed certain supplies, he knew present day Maine could supply it.  He was willing to trade for what he needed and it wasn't blueberries he needed.  Very few people have heard of Machias, Maine and the roll it played in the American Revolution.  Watch this episode and you will learn about how this small community played a big role in preventing the British from acquiring some much needed raw materials!  
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S2E15 "Plunket Fleeson"

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. 

Season 2 Episode 14, "Revolutionary Numbers"

Numbers tell stories and that is what today’s episode of Revolutionary War Rarities is all about.  How many people fought and died in the American Revolution?  How much did the war cost?  What Countries participated?  How many ships were involved?  The questions go on and on, but the numbers tell the story.  So, check out this week’s episode of Revolutionary War Rarities by clicking on the picture below.  And if you are interested in a book giveaway, then please check out our Facebook Group on the steps that you need to take to qualify for the drawing happening later this week.
 
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Season 2, Episode 13 "Ice In The American Revolution"

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 today we take for granted!  Ice Harvesting….  You can’t imagine the challenges associated with it.
 
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Season 2, Episode 12 ”Bermuda’s Gunpowder”

The oldest overseas British territory is Bermuda. 640 miles off of Cape Hatteras, NC, it seems strange that the small island of Bermuda would have played a role in the American victory over the British during the American Revolution. Please watch this episode, our first in 2024, to learn more.  And don't forget to follow us on your favorite podcast application, join our Facebook Group, Subscribe to our YouTube Channel and follow our Instagram page.  You can also visit our website at www.fastfunhistory.com.  Thank you for watching Revolutionary War Rarities, the podcast from The Sons of the American.

Season 2 Christmas Special - ”What’s Wrong With This Picture”

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 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!

Season 2, Episode 11 ”An American Triumph”

The American Revolution had many individual heroes. Few of those heroes did more to secure the independence of this nation than the three discussed in this weeks episode. So, make sure and click on the link below and you will meet Tom Hand, our very special guest this week. He is the founder of Americanacorner.com, a West Point Graduate, on the Board of Trustees at the American Battlefield Trust, and author of "An American Triumph". Please watch to the end and learn how to get entered into a drawing for a copy of Tom's book.
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Season 2, Episode 10 ”Some More Crazy Trivia”

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 and subscribe on your favorite podcast application. Don't forget to check out our website at www.fastfunhistory.com where you can see our Blog, Revolutionary Times, Daily History, or enjoy another episode or two.  There is a lot going on at Revolutionary War Rarities.  Make sure you are part of it!  We are the podcast from The Sons Of The American Revolution.

Season 2 ”Thanksgiving Special”

Today we dive into the history of Thanksgiving in our "Thanksgiving Special". We hope you enjoy this episode of Revolutionary War Rarities and we certainly are thankful for your interest in our podcast. We appreciate all of our listeners and viewers and hope that you find this episode eye opening. A very special thank you to The American Village who gave us permission to shoot on their property in numerous locations. And we thank Steve Hohman, our producer, for getting this episode turned around so quickly. There is tremendous work associated with every episode and Steve worked very hard to get this one done today! Today's episode was shot in a full scale replica of "The Oval Office". So, we wish you all a very Happy Thanksgiving and a wonderful Christmas Season.