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, 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 – Rev War Revelry: 18th Century Military Strategy on the eve of the New York Campaign of 1776

Join the Emerging Revolutionary War and LTC (Ret.) Arthur ‘Ben’ Powers in a discussion about military strategy of the 18th century and how it corresponds to the thinking and mindsets of the general officers on the cusp of the New York Campaign of 1776.

SUN, AUGUST 9 – Rev War Revelry: The Battle of Long Island and Washington’s “divine” Evacuation with Mark Maloy and Dan Welch.

Join ERW historians Mark Maloy and Dan Welch as they discuss the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Long Island. One of the largest and most over looked battles of the American Revolution, Washington staved off disaster as the Maryland 400 held off British attacks. * a 250th Revelry

SUN, AUGUST 23 – Rev War Revelry: Western North Carolina & Eastern Tennessee in the American Revolution with Michael Hardy

Join author and historian Michael C. Hardy as he explores the American Revolution in southern Appalachia and the raw and uncertain conflicts that occurred there between Patriots, Loyalists, and Indians. Hardy’s new book “Western North Carolina and Eastern Tennessee in the American Revolution” is available in June 2026. – pre recorded

SUN, SEPT. 6 – Rev War Revelry: The Battles of Kips Bay and Harlem Heights with Mark Maloy and Dan Welch

Join ERW historians Mark Maloy and Dan Welch as they continue the discussion the New York Campaign between Washington and Howe. Maloy and Welch will discuss the importance of these battles and what there is to see today in New York City. * a 250th Revelry

SUN, SEPT. 20 – Rev War Revelry: The National Road: George Washington and America’s First Highway West with Brady J. Crytzer

Join ERW as we discuss historian Brady J. Crytzler’s new book, which traces the “political rivalries and engineering marvels that created an artery bringing settlers, ideas, and commerce deep into the American interior.”

SUN, OCT 4 – Rev War Revelry: The Battle of Pell’s Point and White Plains with Mark Maloy and Dan Welch

SUN, OCT 18 – TBD

SUN, NOV 1 – TBD

SUN, NOV 15 – Rev War Revelry: The End of the New York Campaign: Fort Washington, Fort Lee and the Retreat through New Jersey