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Revolution 250: Stories From The First Shore

Revolution 250: Stories From The First Shore

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The American Revolution offers countless remarkable stories of ordinary citizens doing extraordinary things—from the call for independence in 1776 Philadelphia to the improbable surrender at Yorktown in 1781. Hampton Roads, with its deep harbors and strategic position in the prosperous Virginia colony, played a distinct role in that history.

As America prepares to mark its 250th anniversary, WHRO presents Revolution 250: Stories From The First Shore, a chronicle of America's semi-quincentennial through the people, actions, and events that have shaped our country. This weekly feature offers a fresh and intriguing look at American independence through our region's unique lens.

This podcast is independently produced in recognition of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution and is not officially affiliated with any national or state Revolution 250 organizations.

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  • The Burning of Norfolk

    The Burning of Norfolk
    Dec 26 2025

    In early 1776, a tense standoff between British warships and Patriot forces ended with the bombardment of Norfolk. What began as a dispute over supplies quickly spiraled into destruction, leaving one of the colonies’ largest cities in ruins. This episode looks at how Norfolk became an early casualty of the Revolution.
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    2 m
  • The Sound of Faith: Religious Music in Colonial Virginia

    The Sound of Faith: Religious Music in Colonial Virginia
    Dec 19 2025

    In colonial Virginia, religious music ranged from pipe organs and formal hymns to simple psalms and early spirituals. Different faith communities worshipped in different ways, but together their voices created a shared soundscape in a society on the edge of revolution.
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    2 m
  • *Extended Feature* "Christmas in Colonial Virginia"

    *Extended Feature* "Christmas in Colonial Virginia"
    Dec 17 2025

    Christmas in Colonial Virginia takes listeners back to the Tidewater of the 1700s, when the holiday looked and felt very different from today. From candlelit homes and twelve days of Christmastide to taverns, plantation gatherings, and wartime upheaval, the program explores how Christmas was observed across colonial Virginia—and how the coming Revolution reshaped the season in Hampton Roads, including the burning of Norfolk. Produced by WHRO Public Media in Norfolk, Virginia, as part of Revolution 250: Stories from The First Shore, this episode traces the traditions and tensions of a Virginia Christmas along America’s road to independence.
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    40 m
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