Episode 42: Lafayette and the French Alliance

France was a key ally during the American Revolution, and perhaps the most famous fighting Frenchman was the Marquis de Lafayette. This week, we're joined by Lafayette expert Laura Auricchio to talk about why he joined the fight for American independence, how he got France and America on the same page, and what he did after the war.

Lafayette coloring page 

Episode 41: Revolution Update Minisode

(wondering where episodes 39 and 40 are on the blog? They were flashbacks to Christmas episodes of previous years!)

Here's a quick episode to catch you up on what happened between the Washington Crossing the Delaware and The Battles of Saratoga (which will have a full episode of its own coming up).

Episode 38: Revolutionary War Spies

As head of the American military, George Washington needed the kind of information only spies could provide. Learn all about the Culper spy ring and how they fought for American liberty.

Do you have more questions after listening? Email historian Barbara Russell! 

Episode 37: Kids in the Revolution

In this episode, we talked about what kids did during the American Revolution. How did they help the fight for liberty?

We're joined by a special guest from Andrew Jackson's Hermitage to tell us all about his service as a teenager and how that helped him grow into the military hero and president he grew up to be!

Brave Boy of the Waxhaws by Currier and Ives.

President Andrew Jackson

Coloring page source

This is the book that Erin mentions in the podcast- Andrew Jackson: Young Patriot

Episode 36: Thanksgiving Flashback

In case you missed our Thanksgiving special last year!