The Plan of Oppression: Lexington on the Eve of the American Revolution
Release Date: 03/06/2021
The Battle of Bunker Hill
Historical Nerdery
Welcome to Historical Nerdery, the show that destroys the myths of the American Revolution one podcast at a time.
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The Loyalist Plight
Historical Nerdery
In today’s episode, we’ll take a deep dive into history and discuss what happened to New England and New York Loyalists after the outbreak of the American Revolution.
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The Battle of Chelsea Creek
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On today’s episode, we’ll discuss the engagement that has been overshadowed by the Battles of Lexington and Concord and Bunker Hill ... the May 1775 Battle of Chelsea Creek.
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The Ipswich Fright
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On today’s episode, we’ll discuss the Ipswich Fright … a false rumor that caused widespread panic throughout Essex County Massachusetts in the aftermath of Lexington and Concord.
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Massachusetts Privateers During The Siege Of Boston
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In today’s episode, we’re going to visit the High Seas and explore the role Massachusetts Privateers played in driving the British Army out of Boston in 1776.
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Anxiety and Distress: The Civilian Experience of the Siege of Boston
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In our Season 2 premiere, we’ll investigate the struggles and hardships of Massachusetts civilians trapped behind enemy lines during the Siege of Boston in 1775 and 1776.
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Stand Your Ground: The Battle of Lexington
Historical Nerdery
In our Season 1 finale, we’re going to explore what really happened at the Battle of Lexington and how militia Captain John Parker was able to rally his defeated troops and inspire them to return to the bloody fight of April 19, 1775.
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This is My Little Girl That I Was So Afraid the Red Coats Would Get: The Civilian Evacuation of April 19, 1775
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In our fifth episode, we investigate the Civilian Evacuation of April 19, 1775 - As war raged in the Middlesex countryside, hundreds of civilians, mostly women, and children were forced to flee from the safety of their homes in order to avoid the brutality of the Battles of Lexington and Concord. This is their untold story.
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Tory Pilots: The Loyalist Guides of the Battles of Lexington and Concord
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On today’s episode, we’ll share the story of the forgotten heroes of the Battles of Lexington and Concord … the Loyalist scouts and guides who risked their lives and fortune to assist the British expedition to Concord on April 19, 1775.
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A Good Firearm: The Massachusetts Minute Men
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In our third episode, we take a deep dive into the world of the Massachusetts minutemen on the eve of the American Revolution and discuss the role the Town of Lexington played in the build-up to war with England.
info_outlineIn our second episode of the Lexington Series, we'll explore the politics of 18th Century Lexington and learn just how this small dairy town went from peacefully resisting English Crown economic policy to openly preparing for war with England.