Ep. 51- The Battle of Monmouth

In the first major battle after leaving Valley Forge, both armies found out if the Americans' new training had paid off.

Michael Timpanaro of Monmouth Battlefield State Park in New Jersey tells us all about it.

Molly Pitcher at the Battle of Monmouth by Dennis Malone Carter

Washington Rallying the Troops at Monmouth by Emanuel Gottlieb Leutze

Molly Pitcher coloring page

Ep. 50- Leaving Valley Forge

George Washington heard that the British Army was making a move - and maybe it was time to leave Valley Forge. In this minisode, we talk about how they decided when to leave and what happened next.

The Marquis de Lafayette was a key player in both the Battle of Barren Hill and the French alliance.

Baron Von Steuben trained the American Army during the winter at Valley Forge

Learn more about the Battle of Berren Hill

Ep. 49- Medicine During the American Revolution

As we've been talking about the American Revolution, we've been taking a lot about people getting hurt, wounded, and sick. What happens next? In this episode, you'll hear all about what medical care was like.

Ep. 48- Loyalists

Not everyone in the American Colonies wanted liberty from Great Britain. In this episode, we talk about the loyalists who wanted to remain a British Colony, including Thomas Hutchinson, Governor of Massachusetts.

Governor Hutchinson 

Episode 47: Valley Forge

The winter of 1777-1778 was pivotal for the Continental Army. While wintering under terrible conditions at Valley Forge, the soldiers trained hard. What was life like in that winter? In this episode, we find out.

Washington and Lafayette 

Washington praying at Valley Forge

The March to Valley Forge

Coloring pages here, here, here.