Revolutionary War History Podcast

Revolutionary War History

National Park Service
This collection is dedicated to the history of the Revolutionary War. Native American, African American, and French perspectives are included along with discussion of the Muhlenberg Brigade cabins, George Washington, the commander-in-chief's guard, and Henry Knox.
Commander-in-Chief's Guard
Valley Forge NH Park: Who were the Commander-in-Chief's guard and what was their role during the American Revolutionary War? Tune in to find out.
Mar 14, 2013
1 min
Muhlenberg Brigade Cabins
Valley Forge NH Park: The cabins built by the Muhlenberg Brigade during the American Revolutionary War are discussed.
Mar 14, 2013
2 min
French Alliance Celebrations: PDF
Valley Forge NH Park: A brief description is given of when and why the French entered the American Revolutionary War and the response of the American colonists to the decision.
Mar 14, 2013
0 sec
Henry Knox and Knox's Quarters
Valley Forge NH Park: Some of Henry Knox’s contributions to the American Revolutionary War are covered in this audio file.
Mar 14, 2013
2 min
Hannah Till
Valley Forge NH Park: A brief “first-person” narration of Hannah Till’s time as an enslaved African American cook for George Washington during the American Revolutionary War is given.
Mar 14, 2013
4 min
RS05: Alexander Hamilton's Unlikely Rise
Gateway NRA: Listen to the story of orphan, immigrant, and founding father Alexander Hamilton.
Mar 14, 2013
7 min
General Washington's Headquarters
Valley Forge NH Park: Author Thomas Fleming discusses how General George Washington fought for his name and army while his leadership qualities were being heavily criticized at Valley Forge.
Mar 14, 2013
3 min
Oneida Indian Nation
Valley Forge NH Park: This audio file contains a speech given by Oneida Sachems to young warriors of the Oneida Indian Nation who were to fight in the American Revolutionary War under George Washington. The impact of the war on the Oneida Nation is discussed too.
Mar 14, 2013
4 min