On this episode, Cody and Steve travel on down to South Currrrolina to talk about Thomas Heyward, his death-defying boat ride, and his tragic legacy. Podcast to recommend: History of Australia (<a href="https://ahistoryofaustraliapodcast.wordpress.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">A History of Australia Podcast – Australian History beyond the classroom</a>) Sources· Eastman, Peg. “Remembering Thomas Heyward of 18 Meeting St.” Charleston Mercury. &lt;https://www.charlestonmercury.com/single-post/remembering-thomas-heyward-of-18-meeting-st&gt;. Retrieved 24 Jun 2025.· McNamara, Rieman, Jr. “Thomas Heyward, Jr.” Society of the Descendants of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence. 2007. &lt;https://www.dsdi1776.com/signer/thomas-heyward-jr/&gt;. Retrieved 24 Jun 2025.· “More than a Signer: The Military Career of Thomas Heyward, Jr.” Charleston Museum. &lt;https://www.charlestonmuseum.org/news-events/more-than-a-signer-the-military-career-of-thomas-heyward-jr/&gt;. Retrieved 24 Jun 2025.·&nbsp;See pinned post on Bluesky for general sources <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

65: Samuel Holten

Ever wondered about the people who signed the documents that founded America? Every other week, we rank the Founding Fathers of the United States, from Andrew Adams to George Wythe. Join us as we cover these Imperfect Men. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.