LibGuides: NUWC Newport Semiquincentennial: Videos &amp; Podcasts

Videos

Playlists

America250 YouTube Channel The official account for the America250 Foundation. Join us as we lead the nation in commemorating the 250th anniversary of America in 2026. America250 is a multi-year effort to commemorate the semiquincentennial, or 250th anniversary, of the United States. This effort is led by the U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission—created by Congress—and it's America250 Foundation, which the Commission established to support its work. Together, their purpose is to catalyze a more perfect union by designing and leading the most comprehensive and inclusive celebration in our country’s history. America250 represents a coalition of public and private partners all working to create initiatives and programs that honor our first 250 years and inspire Americans to imagine our next 250. The commemoration period began in 2020, culminates on July 4, 2026, and officially concludes in 2027.
AmRev360 Watch lively conversations on the American Revolution from all angles, hosted by AmRev Museum President & CEO Dr. R. Scott Stephenson and featuring a broad slate of guests.
Asian Americans in the American Revolution Daniel Sieh discusses his work bringing Asian and Asian American history to the forefront and research on the role Asian people played in the American Revolution.
Conservation and Symbols of Revolutionary Flags with Textile Conservator Virginia Whelan Textile conservator Virginia Whelan recently sat down with Museum of the American Revolution President & CEO Dr. R. Scott Stephenson for a discussion on materials and symbolism found in flags from the Revolutionary era and the delicate work of conserving those flags.
Deborah Sampson Unveiled Disguising herself as a man in order to fight, Massachusetts native Deborah Sampson (1760-1827) is the only woman known to have received a full pension for serving in the Continental Army fighting for American independence. Panelists explore questions about her life and gender expression.
Gunpowder and the Revolutionary War Jack Warren, Executive Director of the Society of the Cincinnati in Washington, D.C., explains the evolution of firearms and the importance of French gunpowder in the American Revolution.
Lectures: American Revolution Institute Select lectures at the American Revolution Institute have been recorded and are available to watch online.
Museum of the American Revolution Live & Archived Videos Watch Museum of the American Revolution programs from the comfort of your own home with their live and archived video livestreams, including recent Read the Revolution Speaker Series events, AmRev360 episodes, and more.
The Newport Historical Society and Museum of Newport History Present: History in 360° Virtually tour the Newport Historical Society and Museum.
Read the Revolution Speaker Series Read the Revolution Speaker Series explores compelling stories about the diverse people and complex events that sparked America’s ongoing experiment in liberty, equality and self-government.
Stephen Brumwell on "Turncoat: Benedict Arnold and the Crisis of American Liberty" Historian Stephen Brumwell discusses his book, Turncoat: Benedict Arnold and the Crisis of American Liberty which traces Benedict Arnold’s journey from a once-ardent hero of the Revolutionary cause to its most dishonored traitor.
Videos from Revolution 250's “Underrepresented Voices in the American Revolution” Summer Seminar Videos from Revolution 250's “Underrepresented Voices in the American Revolution” Summer Seminar.
When Women Lost the Vote, A Revolutionary Story, 1776 – 1807 Women voted in Revolutionary America, over a hundred years before the United States Constitution guaranteed that right to women nationally.

Webinars

Recorded Webinar: AASLH Conversations: Black Lives Matter and (the American) Revolution The wave of anti-racist protests sweeping across the U.S. has propelled issues of discrimination, police violence, and social justice into the national spotlight. A series of two webinars will consider both the big issues of inclusive history and the Semiquincentennial, as well as practical strategies for developing programs and initiatives that move history organizations and their audiences into an understanding of the past that will better prepare us all for the future.
Recorded Webinar: 250th Anniversary and African American Museums: A Listening Session How should the community of African American museums and other history organizations engage with the upcoming commemoration of the United States 250th anniversary? As U.S. history organizations advance plans for “America 250,” this listening session offers an opportunity for participants to learn more about the development of commemoration planning and to share ideas about what role African American history institutions could play.

Podcasts

American History Tellers The Cold War, Prohibition, the Gold Rush, the Space Race. Every part of your life - the words you speak, the ideas you share - can be traced to our history, but how well do you really know the stories that made America? We'll take you to the events, the times and the people that shaped our nation. And we'll show you how our history affected them, their families and affects you today. Hosted by Lindsay Graham (not the Senator). From Wondery, the network behind American Scandal, Tides of History, American Innovations and more.
American Revolution Podcast Published weekly, the American Revolution Podcast explores the events of the American Revolution, from beginning to end.
Arming for Revolution A Colonial Williamsburg podcast, an archaeology dig at Anderson's Forge unearths the story of a city preparing for war.
Ben Franklin's World Episode 152: Origins of the American Revolution A podcast for people who love history and want to know more about the early American past.
Constitution Day Professor, historian, and author Pauline Maier talks about a document that she's spent her entire career studying: the Constitution.
Conversations at the Washington Library A podcast about George Washington and his Early American world. Host, Jim Ambuske, talks with scholars, digital humanists, librarians, and other guests about Washington's era.
Declaration of Independence Hear the Declaration of Independence read in its entirety by Thomas Jefferson interpreter Bill Barker.
Godfather of American Spying Code names, dead drops, invisible ink, and secret ciphers were all part of the American Revolution. Historian Taylor Stoermer introduces Benjamin Tallmadge, George Washington’s chief intelligence officer.
JAR Dispatches Podcast of the Journal of the American Revolution. Each week Dispatches features interviews highlighting the latest in scholarship, news, and opinions regarding the American Revolutionary Era.
The Junto Cast The JuntoCast is a monthly podcast about politics, religion, and culture in early American history. Each episode features a roundtable discussion by academic historians and occasional guest panelists.
Key Battles of the Revolutionary War This podcast dives deep into each of the major battles fought by rebels in the Revolutionary War.
NPR 'Throughline': The Mosquito's Impact On The Shaping Of The U.S. NPR's History Podcast, Throughline, looks at the outsized role of the mosquito on the outcome of the American Revolution.
Our Patriots DAR Podcast This podcast shines a light on Revolutionary War Patriots who have been featured in DAR's award-winning American Spirit magazine.
Revolution 250 Podcasts A podcast series from Revolution 250 delivered via Facebook Live and YouTube Live that explores the history of the American Revolution.