Growing Patriots

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Ep. 51- The Battle of Monmouth Oct 18, 2021

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

Ep. 50- Leaving Valley Forge Sep 23, 2021

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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.

Ep 49- Medicine in the American Revolution Aug 05, 2021

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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 Jul 22, 2021

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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.

Ep. 47 - Valley Forge Jun 25, 2021

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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.

Ep. 46- Fife And Drum Music May 25, 2021

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The battlefield had so much gunsmoke and noise—how were the soldiers supposed to know what to do? A fife and drum corps!
Amelia is joined by a fifer to tell us all about it.

Ep. 45 - Revolutionary War Uniforms Apr 27, 2021

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In this quick minisode, Amelia tells you all about Revolutionary War uniforms.

Ep. 44 - The Battle of Germantown Mar 31, 2021

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In the midst of the battles of Saragota, another battle was being fought- this time in Germantown, Pennsylvania. Find out what happened (and who was hiding!) in this epsiode.

Episode 43: The Battles of Saratoga Feb 22, 2021

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The American and British armies met in upstate New York and the two battles that followed changed the momentum of the American Revolution. We're joined by Eric Schnitzer from Saratoga National Historic Park to tell us all about who was there, what happened, and why it was such an important battle.

Episode 42- The Marquis de Lafayette and the French Alliance Feb 01, 2021

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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.

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