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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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Episodes
  • Women, Property, and Power: Anne Roberts of the Golden Quarter

    Women, Property, and Power: Anne Roberts of the Golden Quarter
    Feb 27 2026

    This March, Revolution 250: Stories from The First Shore honors the women of the American Revolution for Women's History Month: Anne Roberts inherited land, defied expectations, and became central to a landmark legal case that tested women’s rights and the meaning of freedom in the early republic.
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    2 mins
  • Crispus Attucks – The War’s First Hero

    Crispus Attucks – The War’s First Hero
    Feb 20 2026

    If you live in the Hampton Roads region, you have likely heard the name Crispus Attucks. On Revolution 250: Stories from The First Shore, we look beyond the familiar name to the confrontation in Boston that made him the first casualty of the American Revolution and a lasting symbol of protest and sacrifice.
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    2 mins
  • James Armistead Lafayette: Freedom Won, Freedom Denied

    James Armistead Lafayette: Freedom Won, Freedom Denied
    Feb 13 2026

    On Revolution 250: Stories from The First Shore, we tell the story of James Armistead Lafayette, an enslaved Virginian who became a trusted spy during the final year of the war. His intelligence helped shape the campaign at Yorktown, yet his own freedom did not come until years later.
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    2 mins
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