Episode 357: Eric Jay Dolin, Privateering in the American Revolution

by Ben Franklin's World | May 9, 2023 | Beyond the Commonwealth, Podcasts, The Kiosk

https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/benfranklinsworld/357_Dolin.mp3 On April 19, 1775, the thirteen colonies found themselves at war with Great Britain. British military forces ranked among the most powerful in the world. By contrast, the colonies had forces of...

Call for Posters for AASLH 2023 Annual Conference

by American Association for State and Local History | May 8, 2023 | Beyond the Commonwealth, History News, The Profession

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We Are Sandy Spring: An Innovative Project in Community Engagement

by American Association for State and Local History | Apr 27, 2023 | Beyond the Commonwealth, History News, The Profession

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Are You Prepared?

by American Association for State and Local History | Apr 25, 2023 | Beyond the Commonwealth, History News, The Profession

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Episode 356: Paul Peucker, The Moravian Church in North America

by Ben Franklin's World | Apr 25, 2023 | Beyond the Commonwealth, Podcasts, The Kiosk

https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/benfranklinsworld/356_Peucker.mp3 In 1682, the first Assembly of Pennsylvania and the Delaware counties met in Chester, Pennsylvania, and adopted “the Great Law,” a humanitarian code that guaranteed the people of Pennsylvania liberty...

Episode 355: Misha Ewen, The Virginia Venture

by Ben Franklin's World | Apr 11, 2023 | Beyond the Commonwealth, Podcasts, The Kiosk

https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/benfranklinsworld/355_Ewen.mp3 On April 10th, 1606, King James I granted the Virginia Company of London a charter. Just over a year later, on May 14, 1607, this privately-funded, joint-stock company established the first, permanent...