The Road to 250

On a cold night in December 1773, a group of colonists boarded British ships in Boston Harbor and dumped chests of tea into the water in protest of British taxation and control. The Boston Tea Party became one of the most famous acts of resistance leading up to the American Revolution and intensified tensions between Britain and the colonies. In this episode of Road to 250, relive the night protest spilled into the harbor and helped push America closer to independence.
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Known for his remarkable size, strength, and courage, Peter Francisco became one of the most legendary fighters of the American Revolution. From brutal battlefield combat to stories of carrying heavy weapons through the chaos of war, Francisco’s reputation spread throughout the colonies and among Continental soldiers. In this episode of Road to 250, explore the life and legend of the man remembered as one of the Revolution’s greatest warriors.
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During the American Revolution, printer and publisher Mary Katherine Goddard helped spread news and revolutionary ideas throughout the colonies. In 1777, she printed a version of the Declaration of Independence that boldly included the names of the signers, making their identities public during a dangerous and uncertain time. In this episode of Road to 250, discover the story of the woman whose printing press helped give a revolution its names.
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During the American Revolution, a secret network of spies quietly operated behind British lines using coded messages, invisible ink, and hidden signals to gather intelligence for George Washington. Known as the Culper Spy Ring, the group included merchants, tavern owners, and ordinary citizens risking their lives for the cause of independence. In this episode of Road to 250, uncover the hidden network that helped carry a revolution in secret.
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Before telegraphs, telephones, or instant communication, the American colonies relied on riders carrying letters and reports along rough roads and coastal routes. The Committees of Correspondence helped spread news, warnings, and revolutionary ideas from colony to colony during a time of growing unrest. In this episode of Road to 250, discover how a communication network helped bring the colonies together on the road toward independence.
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In Revolutionary Philadelphia, upholsterer Betsy Ross became connected to one of the most enduring symbols in American history: the American flag. Working from her small shop during a time of uncertainty and revolution, Ross’s story became forever tied to the stars and stripes of a growing nation. In this episode of Road to 250, explore the legend, symbolism, and lasting legacy of Betsy Ross and America’s early flag.
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After the Boston Massacre in 1770, emotions ran high across colonial Boston as anger toward British soldiers spread through the streets. Despite strong public pressure, attorney John Adams agreed to defend the British soldiers accused in the incident, believing that every person deserved a fair trial under the law. In this episode of Road to 250, discover how Adams’ decision became an early example of the importance of justice, fairness, and the rule of law in America’s story.
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On a tense night in Boston in 1770, growing anger between colonists and British soldiers erupted into violence during what became known as the Boston Massacre. Among those killed was Crispus Attucks, a sailor and dockworker who would later be remembered as one of the first people to die for the cause of American independence. In this episode of Road to 250, explore the story of the man whose death became an early symbol of resistance and sacrifice in the American Revolution.
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In 1765, fierce debates inside Virginia’s House of Burgesses erupted over the Stamp Act and Britain’s growing control over the colonies. Led in part by Patrick Henry’s fiery arguments, the Virginia Resolves challenged taxation without representation and helped spread resistance throughout colonial America. In this episode of Road to 250, discover one of the political sparks that helped move the colonies toward revolution.
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In the 1760s, growing frustration over British taxes and colonial policies led to the rise of the Sons of Liberty, a movement made up of merchants, laborers, printers, and political organizers determined to resist British rule. Through protests, secret meetings, and acts of resistance, they helped unite colonists around the cause of liberty and self-government. In this episode of Road to 250, explore the organization that helped spark the road to revolution.
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