Emerging Revolutionary War

We welcome back historian Patrick Hannum as we discuss the events in Virginia after the Battle of Great Bridge. Was Norfolk burned by Dunmore as has been popularly understood or is the story more complicated? What became of the former slaves that joined Dunmore's army? Tune in and learn about the events in Virginia in the winter 1775 - spring 1776.

Emerging Revolutionary War Era welcomes back historian and author Tom Hand to discuss his new book, “America Victorious.”

Join us for this Rev War Revelry on the Canadian Campaign of 1775. We will discuss Arnold, Montgomery, Morgan and others on America's attempt to capture Montreal, Quebec and create a "14th colony." We welcome historians Alex Cain and Mike Cecere for his lively discussion.

Join us as we welcome historian Patrick H. Hannum, as we discuss the events leading up to and including the Battle of Great Bridge, fought on December 9, 1775. Patrick will also share his research of the men who were there at the battle and the long lasting impacts his small battle had on Virginia in the American Revolution.

While partisan warfare in the American south has gained popular and scholarly attention in recent years, little work has been done on the prisoners of the backcountry theater. Scholarship on British and Loyalist captives has emphasized the vigilante justice to which they were often subject, but less attention has been paid to the role of military tradition and lived experiences with prisoners in their administration. Dr. Susan Brynne Long is filling that gap, with her research emphasizing the role of these factors in the progression of the backcountry war, resulting in an administrative structure of prisoner administration that prioritized humane treatment, even though southern revolutionaries failed to enforce compliance with this standard.

Join us for our next ERW Revelry on November 2 at 7 pm with author and historian Elizabeth Reese as we delve into her book, Marquis de Lafayette Returns: A Tour of America's National Capital Region. Reese's book explores the farewell tour of the beloved Revolutionary War hero, the Marquis de Lafayette, and his journey through Washington, D.C., Virginia, and Maryland during his grand return to the United States in 1824–1825.

In Marquis de Lafayette Returns, Reese traces Lafayette’s final visit to the young United States. Amid a contentious election season, Lafayette was embraced by Americans as a living link to the Revolution—a symbol of the ideals for which they strived.

Join us as we talk about Andrew Lawler’s latest book on the events of Virginia in 1775-1776, focusing on the impacts of Governor Lord Dunmore’s attempt to subjugate the Patriots. Lawler will discuss how Virginia shaped the course of the Revolution.

One of the first infamous miltiary units in Virginia during the American Revolution was the Culpeper Minutemen. Remembered and memorialized throughout the years, we welcome James Bish back to discuss the history of the men, the unit and what role they played in the early days of the Revolution in Virginia.

Join us as we welcome back historian and author Gary Ecelbarger as we discuss his latest book, George Washington's Momentous Year, Vol 2. Volume 2 picks up where Volume 1 concluded, in the wake of the Battle of Whitemarsh in early December 1777, with the British army returning to Philadelphia and French officials opening formal negotiations with American diplomats.

Ecelbarger’s original research revises the history of this crucial period, presenting for the first time Washington’s aggressive plan to attack Philadelphia soon after arriving at Valley Forge and the fact that the encamped army was much larger than previously understood.

Join us as we welcome back historian and author Michael Cecere as we discuss one of the first battles of the American Revolution outside of New England. Virginia’s Royal Governor Lord Dunmore began his fall campaign to put down the rebellion in Virginia and attacked the town of Hampton, VA on October 26, 1775. This action was the first of a series of small fights in Virginia that led to the Battle of Great Bridge in December 1775.