Tavern Revolutions 250
Ahead of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, WHYY has been hosting a year-long series of events related to revolutionary-era history to mark the occasion. From walking tours hosted by Morning Edition host Jennifer Lynn, to a series of Studio 2 conversations in taverns in our region that date back to the 1700s, to conversations with documentarians, WHYY is proud to present a well-rounded look at the Philadelphia-area’s rich revolutionary history.
How Philadelphia’s colonial-era taverns helped shape early American life
Ahead of the U.S. semiquincentennial, WHYY is exploring the city’s brewing roots.
9 months ago
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Visit Philly’s only revolutionary tavern
Located on Spruce Street near the Delaware Waterfront, "A Man Full of Trouble" was a place for the working class to meet, drink and imagine what independence could look like.
Air Date: November 19, 2025 12:00 pm
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Tavern Tour 250: Remembering the battle of Princeton
How did Princeton, N.J. go from a town named after the monarchy… to the home of one of the most legendary battles of the Revolutionary War?
Air Date: January 29, 2026 12:00 pm
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Tavern Tour 250: How a French aristocrat became a hero of the American Revolution
We’re talking about France's role in America’s quest for independence, and the impact of one of George Washington’s right-hand-men: the Marquis de Lafayette.
Air Date: February 16, 2026 1:00 pm
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Tavern Tour 250: staying neutral during a revolution
If you were alive during the American Revolution, which side would you have been on? Would you have been a patriot? A loyalist to the crown? Maybe somewhere in between?
Air Date: March 19, 2026 1:00 pm
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Tavern Revolution 250: The Hessians
We're talking about the role of Hessian soldiers in the American Revolution. Plus, an astonishing recent discovery at the site of a 1777 battle.
Air Date: April 30, 2026
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Becoming American: Philadelphia’s Story
The filmmakers behind a new PBS documentary share the stories of indigenous people, enslaved Africans, and other diverse communities that helped shape our nation.
Air Date: May 28, 2026 1:00 pm
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