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, JAN 25
Rev War Revelry: George Washington and Alexandria: A Founding Friendship with Tim Rose
Join us as we talk about Tim Rose’s new book on George Washington and his relationship with his hometown of Alexandria, VA. Tim is a local tour guide and will highlight the people and places that shaped Washington’s life. LIVE broadcast on our Facebook page
SUN, FEB 8
Rev War Revelry: Tom Paine’s War with Jack Kelly
We welcome back historian Jack Kelly as we discuss his new book “Tom Paine’s War: The Words that Rallied a Nation and the Founder of Our Time.” Kelly focuses on Paine’s vital role during the American Revolutionary War. The book highlights Paine’s powerful essays, which rallied the Continental Army during its darkest hours and played a significant part in the victory at Trenton. This Revelry will be LIVE on our Facebook page, so join in on the discussion by leaving questions in the chat!
SUN, FEB 22
Rev War Revelry: Henry Knox and his “Noble Train of Artillery with Dr. Phillip Hamilton
We welcome one of the top experts on Henry Knox, Dr. Phillip Hamilton, to discuss the life and career of Henry Knox and his expedition to move artillery from Fort Ticonderoga to Boston. Called the “noble train of artillery,” this movement allowed Washington to encircle Boston with artillery and eventually push the British out of Boston. – pre-recorded
SUN, MARCH 8
Rev War Revelry: The Atlas of Independence: John Adams and the American Revolution with Dr. Chris Mackowski
Join us as we focus on ERW’s first 2026 book release, The Atlas of Independence: John Adams and the American Revolution by Dr. Chris Mackowski. Mackowski will discuss why Adams led him to write his first “Rev War book” and the much over looked impact Adams had during the war years. We will discuss some of the more “unique” relationships Adams developed through the war time years and of course his friendship with Thomas Jefferson and his close relationship with his wife Abigail.
SUN, MARCH 22
Rev War Revelry: Winning the Ten Crucial Days with David Price
In David Price’s work, Winning the Ten Crucial Days: The Keys to Victory in George Washington’s Legendary Winter Campaign, the author analyzes one of the most pivotal moments during the Revolutionary War through a unique lens. Focusing on leadership, geography, weather, artillery, and contingency, Price’s narrative eschews the traditional format that has been trod before on this topic, usually a chronological regurgitation of events during this time period. Examine these crucial days during the winter campaign of 1776-1777 with author David Price in this ERW Revelry book talk. – pre-recorded
SUN, APRIL 5
Rev War Revelry: The Battles of Spencer’s Ordinary and Green Spring, 1781 with Dr. John Mass
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 – TBD
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 – TBD
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!
