Revolution Revisited: America at 250

About Revolution Revisited: America at 250

The American Revolution offers countless remarkable stories of ordinary citizens doing extraordinary things—from the call for independence in 1776 Philadelphia to the improbable surrender at Yorktown in 1781. Hampton Roads, with its deep harbors and strategic position in the prosperous Virginia colony, played a distinct role in that history. As America prepares to mark its 250th anniversary, WHRO presents Revolution 250: Stories From The First Shore, a chronicle of America's semi-quincentennial through the people, actions, and events that have shaped our country. This weekly feature offers a fresh and intriguing look at American independence through our region's unique lens. This podcast is independently produced in recognition of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution and is not officially affiliated with any national or state Revolution 250 organizations.

Publisher

WHRO Public Media

Category

history

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

18 Jun 2025

Latest episode

26 Jun 2026

Latest episodes

61 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   26 Jun 2026

   A Genesis: The Fifth Virginia Convention

   On Revolution 250: Stories from The First Shore, we conclude our series with a return to the genesis of the American experiment. At the Fifth Virginia Convention in Williamsburg, delegates called for independence, adopted the Virginia Declaration of Rights, approved the Commonwealth's first constitution, and elected Patrick Henry as Virginia's first governor. The decisions made inside the Capitol in 1776 helped define the principles and government of a new nation.

2. 

   19 Jun 2026

   The Age of Revolution!

   On Revolution 250: Stories from The First Shore, we take a closer look at the generation that launched the American Revolution. Many of the figures we remember as Founding Fathers were remarkably young when they challenged British rule and helped create a new nation. Their story offers a different perspective on the age of revolution.

3. 

   12 Jun 2026

   The Sound of the Common People

   On Revolution 250: Stories from The First Shore, we explore how music connected ordinary people in colonial Virginia. Familiar tunes played in taverns, marketplaces, and ports brought communities together and helped create a shared identity as the colonies moved toward revolution.

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YouTube views

4,079,662

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 38 / 100

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Quality

26

Social presence

0

YouTube

93

Engagement

32

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