Discovering America Podcast
175 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsThis podcast will be a history narrative collected from various sources. I will be covering the stories of events and people that played a part in creating America. My goal is to give the listener an entertaining dialog of history and walk away (or ear away) with a, “I didn’t know that”, feeling.
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Episodes
166-William Penn part six
February 19, 2024 00:19 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBTaking you through the years after 1711 until William Penn’s family take over the Pennsylvania proprietary.
165-Correspondense between William Popple and William Penn
February 14, 2024 03:54 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBPopple who was secretary to the plantation office in 1688, wrote to Penn on varies topics and about the attacks that were being made against him. Penn responded as one would expect with principle and laid out a defense and proof on allegations of character and religious persuasion.
164-William Penn's Pep Talk
January 30, 2024 03:43 - 17 minutes - 12.4 MBPep talk, more of a scolding, William Penn was disappointed on the behavior of the colonists and the financial burden was taking its toll. Here is a letter to give them a sort of wake up call. Do your part and enjoy the freedom you have to make a life for yourself.
163-William Penn part five
January 26, 2024 03:52 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MBRecounting Pennsylvania during the years 1702 through 1710 pertaining to meetings between the different Governors and the House and the assembly, there were individuals on both sides of the isle trying to set up an acceptable government with guidelines from England and William Penn, a definite learning curve. And the cost to the William Penn’s estate was not growing as planned.
162-William Penn part four
October 15, 2023 03:22 - 59 minutes - 41 MBThis episode is a continuation of the historical encounters and events of William Penn residing either in England or Philadelphia, trying to set up and maintain the territory of Pennsylvania and the lower counties between 1684 and 1701.
161-Quit Rent System Under William Penn
September 06, 2023 03:32 - 57 minutes - 39.5 MBIndividuals were starting a new life across the ocean and with that were able to purchase land. This land also had some strings attached. The crown had amount that was due for lands sold to the Proprietors, such as William Penn. The new comers had to purchase and pay a yearly fee upon what land was obtained, they experienced the old feudal system of “Quit-Rent.” This episode covers this system in Pennsylvania and the Lower Counties.
160-"The United States Constitution" read
July 14, 2023 04:08 - 59 minutes - 40.7 MBI read the United States Constitution in Celebration of July 4th 2023.
159-Excerpt of William Penn's Frame of Government
April 03, 2023 02:05 - 10 minutes - 7.48 MBI read an excerpt of William Penn’s frame of government for Pennsylvania.
158-William Penn's letter to Free Society of Traders, 1683
February 27, 2023 01:15 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MBIt was time to let people know just what they had invested in, you know, keep them happy, so the monies would continue to flow to his venture. Penn offered to the first 100 investors an additional 5000 acres. Whoa what a deal. Is there a road to the property? Most likely not, so starts the hard work of making your own estate. Although, something you probably couldn’t accomplish in your mother country.
157-Treatise written by Andrew Sowle in 1684 about Pennsylvania
February 20, 2023 16:56 - 11 minutes - 7.75 MBA treatise written by Andrew Sowle in 1684 describing the why a person should make their way to the land of Pennsylvania.
156-A letter written to the Indians from William Penn
February 20, 2023 00:12 - 5 minutes - 4.27 MBThis is a letter written in 1681 by William Penn to the Indians to express his intentions of peace and prosperity between the colonists and the Indians.
155-William Penn part three
February 04, 2023 21:07 - 41 minutes - 29 MBWilliam Penn with patient in hand from Charles II begins to set up his form of government for Pennsylvania and the lower counties. Are the boundaries really set, yea riiiight that will come later? People pour into this land with opportunity abound, for those willing to work hard. Who sails to see this land, WP himself?
154-letters written by Mahlon Stacy & Gawen Laurie
October 05, 2022 03:31 - 9 minutes - 6.57 MBMahlon’s letter expresses the beauty and fertility of the country. He invites others to join him and with hard work will enjoy a good life. Gawen Laurie writes to the proprietors at London expressing much the same about the abundances the country has to offer.
153-Pamphlet by Thomas Budd
October 05, 2022 03:23 - 9 minutes - 6.94 MBThomas Budd owned a share of propriety in West Jersey. He was related to large family who had arrived at Burlington in 1678. Thomas wrote a pamphlet nine or ten years after settling in. It describes relations between the colonists and the surrounding Indian inhabitants.
152-Letter written by Samuel Jenings concerning paying a custom
October 05, 2022 03:16 - 4 minutes - 3.4 MBSamuel sends off a request to William Penn Edward Byllinge or Gawen Laurie about discontinuing the paying of customs or duty to the New York government.
151-William Penn part two
September 13, 2022 03:34 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MBThis episode is kind of a part two surrounding William Penn. There is much more to it before he gets involved. So a back story must commence that involves other players, such as the Dutch, the Swedes, the Duke of York, Sir George Carteret and Lord Berkeley to name a few. These are the events that take place with William Penn’s Quakers, in a sense, as they were gaining a place to live and worship in peace
Speech given by Calvin Coolidge on July 5th 1926
July 03, 2022 17:49 - 39 minutes - 27.6 MBI read a speech that was given on July 5th, 1926 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania by the 30th President of the United States, Calvin Coolidge, commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
150-Speech given by Calvin Coolidge on July 5th 1926
July 03, 2022 17:49 - 39 minutes - 27.6 MBI read a speech that was given on July 5th, 1926 at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania by the 30th President of the United States, Calvin Coolidge, commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
149-William Penn
May 01, 2022 23:04 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MBWho was William Penn? Which one you say, the father or the son? The father was a great sea commander and had ties to England’s royalty. The son would not follow in his father’s steps but, did make a name for himself in a non-agreeable way. Let’s see what that means.
William Penn
May 01, 2022 23:04 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MBWho was William Penn? Which one you say, the father or the son? The father was a great sea commander and had ties to England’s royalty. The son would not follow in his father’s steps but, did make a name for himself in a non-agreeable way. Let’s see what that means.
A Sample of William Penn's Writing
September 14, 2021 02:48 - 7 minutes - 5.63 MBMy next topic will be the settling of the Pennsylvania territory. I have not had the time to create a new episode for the podcast. So I’ve decided to give to you a small sampling of William Penn’s Writing. Please enjoy.
148-A Sample of William Penn's Writing
September 14, 2021 02:48 - 7 minutes - 5.63 MBMy next topic will be the settling of the Pennsylvania territory. I have not had the time to create a new episode for the podcast. So I’ve decided to give to you a small sampling of William Penn’s Writing. Please enjoy.
147-Common Sense by Thomas Paine ch4
July 04, 2021 20:32 - 30 minutes - 21 MBIn celebration of July 4th, I continue reading the final chapter of “Common Sense” by Thomas Paine - Chapter 4
146-Common Sense by Thomas Paine Ch3
July 04, 2021 04:41 - 43 minutes - 30.3 MBIn celebration of July 4th, I continue reading “Common Sense” by Thomas Paine - Chapter 3
145-Common Sense by Thomas Paine ch1&2
July 01, 2021 04:37 - 40 minutes - 28.2 MBIn celebration of July 4th, I have decided to read Thomas Paine’s great pamphlet, “Common Sense” and hear the reason so many were willing to fight to break colonial ties with England and create a separate nation with a new form of government with liberty and freedom at its core. Enjoy!
144-Taking Possession of the Carolina Coast
April 11, 2021 16:13 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MBSir Humphrey Gilbert invested a great portion of his fortune; this first attempt ended in disappointment. It became a starting point for the next one, taking encouragement from his stepbrother Sir Walter Raleigh. The second attempt took the lives of many including Gilbert himself. Enjoy this first hand account of what these sailors experienced along the coast of North Carolina.
143-King Philip's War part three
April 07, 2021 03:12 - 48 minutes - 33.7 MBThe colonial forces along with Indian allies start to close in on the man named Phillip. This would also include many of his close leaders and many of his followers.
142-King Philip's War part two
March 01, 2021 04:20 - 48 minutes - 33.8 MBThe war continues and it appears that there is no end in sight. Benjamin Church makes his way to meet with Awashonks and her tribe, the meeting is a positive endeavor, they are willing to side with the English.
141-King Philip's War
February 20, 2021 23:21 - 50 minutes - 35.1 MBA series of events lead to this clash between the English Colonies and some of the New England Indian tribes, this episode starts to cover this unfortunate time known as King Philip’s War.
140-Colonization of Rhode Island part six
August 25, 2020 02:00 - 52 minutes - 36.4 MBThe New England colonies are visited by the commissioners of England to sort things out; finally there will be peace among the colonies, in your dreams. Even after they left the in-fighting continued.
139-John F. Kennedy speech on July 4,1962
July 04, 2020 04:46 - 13 minutes - 9.51 MBTo celebrate this great holiday, I read a great speech, one by Pres. John F. Kennedy on July 4, 1962 at Independence Hall. Please listen to the words, hear what was important back then and maybe compare to what is happening today.
138-A reading of the 1663 Rhode Island Charter
May 07, 2020 03:48 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MBI read the Rhode Island charter of 1663 for your enjoyment and enlightenment.
137-Colonization of Rhode Island part five
April 11, 2020 03:14 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MBThe Rhode Island’s government had to stand its ground against the on slot of those who tried to take away its territory. What finally arrives is the charter of 1663; I think we made it, well sort of.
136-stay safe
March 25, 2020 13:14 - 3 minutes - 2.34 MBTime on your hands? Listen to a podcast. Above all stay safe during these unsettling times.
135-A Christmas Story by Richard Armour
December 16, 2019 01:31 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBI read a Christmas story entitled, “the Year Santa Went Modern,” written by Richard Armour. May you have a great time during the holidays with family and friends and may the New Year fulfill everything good you envision.
134-Letter by Sir Henry Vane-1653
December 03, 2019 05:11 - 5 minutes - 4.08 MBA letter written by Sir Henry Vane sent to Roger Williams wondering why the people of the Plantations and Aquidneck could not see their way through their differences and become a union of one government.
133-a colonial document written in Dec 1647
November 23, 2019 22:49 - 8 minutes - 5.77 MBThe colonial settlers and leaders were trying to set a government through their own general assemblies far away from the mother country of England, a representative type from the local communities of freeman and landholders. This is one of those documents that describe their intent and a favor of their time.
132-Colonization of Rhode Island part four
November 14, 2019 05:15 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBYou would think that the charter of 1644, the plantations and Rhode Island had all they needed to move forward but, that was not the case. The Bay (or Massachusetts) or Plymouth felt that their jurisdiction covered more of the Narragansett Bay. Then the charter of 1647 comes along, now we have clarity but, wait there’s more, claims still persist and throw in William Coddington, who would be king and the mess continues. There were those in the Plantations that didn’t believe in magistrates to...
131-Colonization of Rhode Island part three
August 15, 2019 03:38 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MBUnlike Massachusetts, Rhode Island and the plantations just did not have a firm foundation of government, which gave Massachusetts reasons to find ways to incorporate those lands under their jurisdiction. It also didn’t help that people like Samuel Gorton had beliefs that didn’t quite match up with those Puritans in Boston and sometimes even upset Roger Williams. The Gortonists purchased land from the Indians far away from everybody else in hopes that they would be left alone but, Massachuse...
130-Colonization of Rhode Island part two
July 16, 2019 04:32 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MBThe separation of Williams’ plantations settlements and Coddington’s Rhode Island settlements from that of the more pronounced settlements of Massachusetts and Plymouth was having its toll. There were those in Williams’ camp that wanted the safety and governmental arm that Massachusetts could furnish. Williams sailed off to England with the intent to receive a charter bring the colonies together under one roof. He arrived only to find England in turmoil. He was a man of means, with charter i...
129-Colonization of Rhode Island
May 22, 2019 03:54 - 38 minutes - 26.8 MBThe other English colonies didn’t like the opinions or the teachings of Roger Williams and it was decided he must go. He headed off to plant a colony away from the rest of society although, many found his presents more favorable and made their way to his new land called Providence.
128-A Letter Home from Richard Ffrethorne
March 27, 2019 01:49 - 10 minutes - 7.62 MBA letter sent home from a young indentured servant expressing his situation and begging for money so he could come back home.
127-Maryland Colonization part four
March 20, 2019 02:57 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MBThe final parts describing Maryland really comes down to a few major items, the succession of the Calverts through the years. The conflicts between government and citizens, starting in Virginia, Bacon’s rebellion, an action that could have spilled over into Maryland’s own governmental uneasiness, and throw in the wars in Europe that added to the contention against Cecilius Calvert’s (second Lord Baltimore) religion.
126-Maryland Colonization part three
February 20, 2019 04:55 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MBLord Baltimore had control of Maryland but, this was short lived. The disputes in Europe lead some to take advantage of the New World’s venerability. It didn’t help matters with the execution of Charles I. Claiborne and this time with the assistance of Richard Ingle put the strong arm upon Maryland. Once Oliver Cromwell became the Lord Protector in England, matters about the validity of Baltimore’s charter was finally laid to rest. Maryland was now its own province.
125-Maryland Colonization part two
January 29, 2019 04:27 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBWilliam Claiborne sailed over from England in 1621, became secretary of the province and was later appointed treasurer of Virginia for life. He created a trading post on Kent Island, a convenient place for trading with the Indians, far up the Chesapeake Bay. In 1634 new settlers landed in this area and created a new province naming it Maryland. This group had a charter authorized by the King, taking away land that was considered part of Virginia and this would include Kent Island. So starts ...
124-Maryland Colonization
January 09, 2019 03:14 - 46 minutes - 32.4 MBKing James I was gracious enough to grant Lord Baltimore or George Calvert a stretch of land at the South Eastern promontory in Newfoundland a region that was known as Ferryland. It was great in the beginning but, a little on the cold side for his likely. He asked the new king, Charles, for a territory located in a warmer climate. The suggested area was Carolina but, in steps William Claiborne who already had his eye on this land. Next was the land area North of Jamestown, it was ripe for th...
123-Jamestown part three
November 29, 2018 04:37 - 45 minutes - 31.7 MBIt seems tough times for Jamestown and Virginia were behind them, not quite. King James annuls the Virginia Company’s charter and then he passes away. The new King, Charles allows them to continue as they were, basically governing themselves in exchange for control of the tobacco trade, sure fair enough.
Thanksgiving Message 2018
November 22, 2018 18:56 - 5 minutes - 4.17 MBHappy thanksgiving, may you enjoy the day with friends and family.
122-Jamestown part two
October 17, 2018 04:02 - 40 minutes - 28 MBJamestown and Virginia were having a hard time keeping colonists alive. Jamestown was not located in a prime location. Sanitation and unfit drinking water lead to disease and grave sickness. Yet new colonists continued to pour into the settlements. These new arrivals were not the best sort that England could provide. The streets of England had fewer criminals, Virginia and Jamestown was their new home.
121-Jamestown continued
August 28, 2018 04:07 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MBAfter Captain John Smith’s terrible accident, how did this affect the colony of Jamestown, well quite a bit actually. The man kept the colony fed and maintained somewhat friendly terms with the local Indians. Once he left, contentions grew between the Indians and the colonists. The storehouse was in pretty bad shape. The colonists would go through the starving time. Even with the arrival of several ships, surviving another winter looked bleak. Jamestown was abandoned but, just in the nick of...