Growing Patriots

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Episode 41- Revolution Update Minisode Jan 18, 2021

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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 40- Christmas During the Revolution Flashback! Dec 30, 2020

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Learn all about Christmas during the American Revolution!

Episode 39- Colonial Christmas Flashback! Dec 26, 2020

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A classic episode! Learn all about Christmas traditions in Colonial America.

Episode 38- George Washington's Spies Dec 18, 2020

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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.

Episode 37- Kids In The Revolution Dec 10, 2020

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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 how he served as a teenager.

Episode 36- Thanksgiving Flashback Nov 25, 2020

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In case you missed the Thanksgiving special last year, here it is again! Hear all about how Thanksgiving was celebrated during the American Revolution.

Episode 35 - Crossing The Delaware Nov 20, 2020

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Things weren't looking so good for George Washington's Continental Army, so he had to do something fast! Why was it so important that he cross the Delaware River? Did he have to do it during the winter? What did it mean for the revolution? Find out in this episode!

34: The First American Flag Oct 29, 2020

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Once the Revolutionary War started, we needed a flag so soldiers could tell each other apart on the battlefield. For this important job, they turned to Betsy Ross. Why did they pick her? Did George Washington like the flag? How did she feel about such an important job? This week, we're joined by Lisa Moulder from the Betsy Ross House as well as Betsy herself to answer these big questions!

Episode 33: The Early Battles (NY and NJ) Oct 14, 2020

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We had declared independence, and the war was officially on. How did those first few battles in New York and New Jersey go fo American troops? Amelia is joined by 8 year-old Charlotte to find out all about The Battles of Long Island (also called The Battle of Brooklyn or The Battle of Brooklyn Heights), Harlem Heights, Valcour Island, and Fort Lee.

Episode 32: Weapons Of The American Revolution Sep 17, 2020

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After the American colonies have declared independence, they had to fight for it! What kind of weapons did they have? What were they like? What did the British military have? How could we ever win?
In this episode, we take on those big questions with firearms historian Ashley Hlebinsky.

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