Revolutionary Talk - The Quiet Before the Storm

About this episode

The episode discusses the events and sentiments in Norwich as the American Revolution intensifies in October 1775.

It is October 10, 1775, and Norwich can feel the weight of the war pressing closer than ever. Prices rise, faith stretches thin, and the news from Boston and Philadelphia gives as much worry as hope. General Gage has sailed home in disgrace, replaced by the iron-willed General Howe, while Washington clings to his siege lines with more resolve than rations. In Philadelphia, Congress takes a daring step — authorizing the first ships of a Continental Navy, a fleet born more from courage than coin. Across the ocean, King George prepares to brand us as rebels, and Norwich listens for what comes next. Tonight on Revolutionary Talk , we ask what liberty truly costs, what faith it takes to hold a nation together, and whether ordinary people can weather extraordinary times. The Revolution is stirring, and the tide is turning.

People in this episode

Host: Dave Bowman

Topics covered

• American Revolution
• liberty
• faith
• Continental Navy
• ordinary people
• extraordinary times

Keywords

• American Revolution
• General Howe
• Continental Navy
• liberty
• faith
• Norwich
• King George

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Congress

Places: Norwich, Boston, Philadelphia, King George

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