Revolution Revisited

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The Test of War: The Northern Campaigns of 1777

July 08, 2026

We declared independence not too long before a series of obliterating, crushing defeats were suffered by our army. The British were trouncing us time and time again, and George Washington’s Continental Army was on the brink of destruction. But Trenton reversed that. It gave the army the morale boost it desperately needed and helped convince soldiers that maybe they really could beat the British.In this episode of Revolution Revisited, host Maggie Creech is joined by Eric Schnitzer to look at ...

Coming Soon! Revolution Revisited Season 3: Liberty in Action

July 01, 2026

Welcome to Revolution Revisited™, your crash course in the American Revolution. Join us as we dive into the stories of Virginia's rebels, rule breakers, and rabble rousers.While July 4, 1776, is a key date--and perhaps the most recognized in our history--it is not the end of the Revolutionary period. Season Three of Revolution Revisited™ follows the war across the colonies, tracing the role of Virginia and Virginians as the struggle for independence continues. Across six episodes, hear fr...

BONUS: Getting in Ship Shape: Forming the Continental Navy

April 15, 2026

The colonies had maritime experience—they had sailed with the British Navy, they had operated on privateering vessels—but they didn’t have a navy of their own. And that’s the challenge as the Revolution begins. On land, you can turn militias into an army, but there’s no equivalent at sea. If they’re going to stand up to the British, they have to build a naval presence from the ground up. In this bonus episode of Revolution Revisited, host Maggie Creech and guest Dr. Kylie Hulbert explore the ...