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Cardinal News 250

Cardinal News 250

Written by: Dutchie M Jessee
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“Cardinal News 250” tells the little-known stories of Virginia’s role in our country’s march to independence. As we head toward America’s 250th anniversary in 2026, we examine the events, people and places that shaped the Commonwealth and the nation—beyond what’s in the history books. Cardinal News publishes “Cardinal 250” features at least once a month; this podcast is made possible in part by funding from the Virginia American Revolution 250 Commission (VA 250).

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Episodes
  • Ep 23: The Battle of Great Bridge

    Ep 23: The Battle of Great Bridge
    Jan 12 2026

    Dive into the Battle of Great Bridge and its significance in the American Revolutionary War. Host, Lisa Rowan, is joined by Richard Fisher, a volunteer with the Great Bridge Battlefield and Waterways History Foundation.
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    26 mins
  • Ep. 22: The Burning of Norfolk

    Ep. 22: The Burning of Norfolk
    Dec 15 2025

    Take a front-row seat to one of the most consequential moments of the American Revolution. Host Lisa Rowan and journalist Andrew Lawler revisit Norfolk’s dramatic winter of 1775–76, when Black soldiers fought for Lord Dunmore, Patriots dug in at Great Bridge, and Virginia’s only city became the battleground that pushed the colonies toward independence. From skirmishes on the Elizabeth River to the days-long burning that erased Norfolk from the map, this episode unpacks the clash, the politics, and the propaganda that helped set the stage for America’s break from Britain.

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    15 mins
  • Lord Dunmore's Emancipation Proclamation

    Lord Dunmore's Emancipation Proclamation
    Nov 17 2025

    Host Lisa Rowan sits down with Virginia-born journalist Andrew Lawler to discuss Lord Dunmore's Emancipation Proclamation which offered freedom to some enslaved people... but there was a catch. Listen now to learn more.

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    15 mins
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