On this episode, Cody and Steve discuss the oft-overlooked patriot behind some of this country’s greatest symbols, Francis Hopkinson.

Sources

· Hastings, George E. The Life and Works of Francis Hopkinson. Chicago, IL: U. of Chicago Press, 1926.

· Mastai, Boleslaw; Mastai, Marie-Louise d’Otrange. The Stars and Stripes: The American Flag as Art and as History from the Birth of the Republic to the Present. New York City, NY: Knopf, 1973.

· Patterson, Richard S.; Dougall, Richardson. The Eagle and the Shield: A History of the Great Seal of the United States. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of State, 1978.

· See pinned post on Bluesky for general sources

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On this episode, Cody and Steve talk about the cantankerous old sea dog, Stephen Hopkins.

Sources

· Bamberg, Cherry F., et al. (January 2012). “The Slaves of Gov. Stephen Hopkins.” New England Genealogical Register. 33: 11-27.

· Bicknell, Thomas W. The History of the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations. New York City, NY: American Historical Society, 1920.

· Lightbourn-Butz, Adrienne. “Stephen Hopkins.” Society of the Descendants of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence. . Retrieved 5 Aug 2025.

· Robinson, Natalie. Revolutionary Fire: The Gaspee Incident. Providence, RI: Rhode Island Committee for the Humanities, 1984.

· See pinned post on Bluesky for general sources

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On this episode, Cody and Steve discuss the possibly closet Loyalist, William Hooper. And Jaws. And Farscape. And Sliders.

Podcast to recommend: Prime Factors (Prime Factors - Ranking UK Prime Ministers | Joe & Abram)

Sources

· Engstrom, Mary C. “William Hooper.” NCpedia. State Library of North Carolina, Jul 2023. . Retrieved 21 Jul 2025.

· Kneip, Robert C. William Hooper, Misunderstood Patriot. New Orleans, LA: Tulane U., 1980.

· Lowry, Harold D. “William Hooper.” Society of the Descendants of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence, 2006. . Retrieved 21 Jul 2025.

· Watson, Alan D., et al. Harnett, Hooper, and Howe: Revolutionary Leaders of the Lower Cape Fear. Madison, WI: U. of Wisconsin, 1979.

· See pinned post on Blusky for general sources

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On this episode, Cody and Steve try to scare up anything to discuss about Samuel Holten, including his witchy past.

Sources

· “Sarah Houlton / Samuel Holten House.” Salem Witch Museum. . Retrieved 5 Jul 2025.

· See pinned post on Bluesky for general sources

Podcast to recommend: History of Egypt (Home - The History of Egypt Podcast)

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On this episode, Cody and Steve travel on down to South Currrrolina to talk about Thomas Heyward, his death-defying boat ride, and his tragic legacy.

Sources

· Eastman, Peg. “Remembering Thomas Heyward of 18 Meeting St.” Charleston Mercury. . Retrieved 24 Jun 2025.

· McNamara, Rieman, Jr. “Thomas Heyward, Jr.” Society of the Descendants of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence. 2007. . Retrieved 24 Jun 2025.

· “More than a Signer: The Military Career of Thomas Heyward, Jr.” Charleston Museum. . Retrieved 24 Jun 2025.

· See pinned post on Bluesky for general sources

Podcast to recommend: History of Australia (A History of Australia Podcast – Australian History beyond the classroom)

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On this episode, Cody and Steve talk about a star that burned twice as brightly for half as long, Joseph Hewes.

Podcast to recommend: Warlords of History (Warlords of History)

Sources

· “Hewes, Joseph.” Society of the Descendants of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence. . Retrieved 16 Jun 2025.

· Martin, Michael G., Jr. “Joseph Hewes.” Martin, Michael G., Jr. "Hewes, Joseph." NCpedia. State Library of North Carolina. December 2023. . Retrieved 16 Jun 2025.

· McCurry, Allan J. “Joseph Hewes and Independence: A Suggestion.” The North Carolina Historical Review 40, no. 4 (1963): 455–64. . Retrieved 16 Jun 2025.

· See pinned post on Bluesky for general sources

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On this episode, Steve and Cody talk about the Colonel Klink of the Revolution, John Harvie.

Podcast to recommend: Visiting the Presidents (https://visitingthepresidents.com/)

Sources

· “’The Barracks,’ Historic Farm Near Charlottesville, Is Sold.” Richmond Times-Dispatch. 21 Jan 1951. . Retrieved 9 Jun 2025.

· Harvie, Lewis Edwin. The Harvie Family. Richmond, VA: Self-published, 1928.

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On this episode, Cody & Steve talk about America’s original caveman, John Hart.

Podcast to recommend: Secret Lives of Parks (The Secret Lives of Parks)

Sources

· Clinger, James C. “John Hart: Farmer, Second Continental Congress Delegate, First Speaker of the New Jersey State Legislature, and Declaration of Independence Signer.” Constituting America. . Retrieved 27 May 2025.

· Hammond, Cleon. John Hart: The Biography of a Signer of the Declaration of Independence. Newfane, VT: Pioneer Press, 1977.

· Keiper-Staller, Grace. “John Hart.” Society of the Descendants of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence. . Retrieved 27 May 2025.

· See pinned post on Bluesky for general sources

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