For over six years now Emerging Revolutionary War has brought you amazing free content via our Rev War Revelry every other Sunday night at 7pm. A casual way to hear from historians, authors, museum professionals chat topics from early American history. We hope you can join us live on our Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/emergingrevwar and all podcasts will be posted to our You Tube and Spotify channels. Most are are pre-recorded and are posted at 7pm on dates listed below, some are live presentations as noted. We hope you grab a drink and enjoy a fun way to learn great history!

SUN, APRIL 5

Rev War Revelry: The Battles of Spencer’s Ordinary and Green Spring, 1781 with Dr. John Maass

Dr. John Maass will discuss his latest book, The Battles of Spencer’s Ordinary and Green Spring, 1781 (Westholme Publishing) that covers the battles leading up to the Siege of Yorktown. Dr. Maass will discuss the battles and the research to write this foremost account on the battles of Spencer’s Ordinary and Green Spring. – pre-recorded

SUN, APRIL 19

Rev War Revelry: A Discussion with Revolutionary Maryland historian Drew Palmer

Join Emerging Revolutionary War for our SIX YEAR Rev War Revelry anniversary as we welcome emerging historian Drew Palmer, a recent America250 intern at Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine. His research focused on Fort Whetstone and its role during the American Revolution, a period when the fort was improved and eventually replaced by Fort McHenry. He will discuss his new creation, Revolutionary Maryland, in time for the 250th. This presentation will be LIVE, so join in on the conversation via the chat.

SUN, MAY 3 – TBD

SUN, MAY 17

Rev War Revelry: “The American Revolution and the Fate of the World” by Dr. Richard Bell

Dr. Richard Bell, historian and professor of history at the University of Maryland, will discuss his new book, “The American Revolution and the Fate of the World.” Published by Penguin Random House, this “revelatory and enthralling book, award-winning historian Richard Bell reveals the full breadth and depth of America’s founding event. The American Revolution was not only the colonies’ triumphant liberation from the rule of an overbearing England; it was also a cataclysm that pulled in participants from around the globe and threw the entire world order into chaos.” We look forward to you tuning in to this Sunday evening discussion with Dr. Bell!

SUN, MAY 31

Rev War Revelry: Gwynn’s Island and the Defeat of Lord Dunmore in Virginia

Between July 8 and July 10, 1776, battle raged once again in Virginia. Andrew Lewis and patriot soldiers from Virginia engaged John Murray, 4th Earl of Dunmore, naval squadron as well as British loyalist troops. Join friend of ERW and historian Patrick Hannum as he recounts the events that led up to this dramatic moment and explores the actions that took place during the battle in this ERW Revelry. Patrick will also share with us details about the upcoming 250th anniversary commemoration being held this July. – pre-recorded

SUN, JUNE 14

Rev War Revelry: Colonel William Prescott: Heroic Commander of Bunker Hill with Donald Ryan

When it comes to the Battle of Bunker Hill, few men had as an impact on the battle than did Colonel William Prescott. We welcome Donald Ryan to discuss his new book titled Colonel William Prescott: Heroic Commander of the Battle of Bunker Hill. We will discuss Prescott’s life, his role in the battle and his role in the war after Bunker Hill. This Revelry will be streamed LIVE on our Facebook page, so please tune and leave comments/questions in the chat!

SUN, JUNE 28

Rev War Revelry: Independence!

Join ERW historians and guests as we discuss the road to independence on this 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. We will unwind some of the myths and misconceptions of the summer 1776 events in Philadelphia.

SUN, JULY 12

Rev War Revelry: “this was intended by the Northern Colonies from the first…” The Story of Nicholas Cresswell with historian Ken Bancroft

View the American Revolution and the Declaration of Independence through the eyes of an English traveler who visited Virginia from 1774-1777. Nicholas Cresswell’s daily diary is a researchers dream into daily life during the American Revolution and understanding an Englishmen’s point of view. We welcome historian and blogger Ken Bancroft as he talks about Cresswell’s life and his reaction to hearing about the Declaration of Independence. Ken Bancroft manages the website “The Journals of Nicholas Cresswell – Celebrating the 250th Anniversary Every Day” found at: https://nicholascresswell.wordpress.com/ – pre-recorded

SUN, JULY 26 – TBD