Rediscovering the Christian Roots of the American Revolution in Colonial Williamsburg
9 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 10 years ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThis self guided tour covers eight of the most significant public buildings in Colonial Williamsburg. These buildings, such as the Raleigh Tavern and the Governor's Palace, were selected for the roles they played in God's plan to bring the United States into being and to spread the Gospel to the New World.
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Credits:
Written by David Hemphill
Narrated by Tom Morr with Cary Hemphill
Produced by Michael Lemley of World Productions.
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Episodes
Introduction
February 01, 2014 00:00 - 4 minutes - 4.42 MBHow the American colonists at the time of the Revolution considered the Bible as the supreme guide for their public and private lives.
Stop 1 - Presbyterian Meeting House
February 01, 2014 00:00 - 5 minutes - 5.29 MBHow the bedrock principle underpinning the American revolution "freedom of conscience" was first asserted here in 1765. How the "Great Awakening" enthroned a new King in the hearts of colonial Americans which prepared them for eight years of war no one thought they could win.
Stop 2 - The Capitol/House of Burgesses
February 01, 2014 00:00 - 6 minutes - 5.83 MBHow God raised up leaders for the American Revolution through colonial legislatures such as Virginia's House of Burgesses. George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Patrick Henry, James Madison, George Wythe, James Monroe and Peyton Randolph were all trained in the House of Burgesses between 1763 and 1776. How by focusing on God given individual rights, the American Revolution succeeded in producing freedom and democratic government; whereas by seeking a utopian leveling society, the Fren...
Stop 3 - Raleigh Tavern
February 01, 2014 00:00 - 5 minutes - 4.86 MBHow as the "default" meeting place for the House of Burgesses, the Raleigh became the center of protest against George III and the British Parliament. How American patriots thought of themselves not as revolutionaries, but as Englishman being denies their rights by an absolute monarch.
Stop 4 - The Powder Magazine
February 01, 2014 00:00 - 2 minutes - 2.15 MBHow the citizens of Williamsburg encountered an attempt to disarm them similar to the citizens of Lexington and Concord.
Stop 5 - The Courthouse
February 01, 2014 00:00 - 7 minutes - 7.08 MBHow the invasion of New York City by the British, accompanied by Hessian mercenaries, sparked the Declaration of Independence. How two surprising patriot victories in South Carolina set the wheels in motion for George Washington's victory at Yorktown.
Stop 6 - George Wythe House
February 01, 2014 00:00 - 4 minutes - 3.96 MBHow modern science was born out of the Protestant Reformation. How the greatest threat to a democratic outcome to the American Revolution came from General Washington's own officers.
Stop 7 - Govenor's Palace
February 01, 2014 00:00 - 6 minutes - 6.15 MBHow this residence of the British governor came to symbolize George III oppressive authority. How the Protestant Reformation and John Locke caused Englishmen to demand greater religious and political freedom culminating in the Glorious Revolution of 1688.
Stop 8 - Bruton Parish Church
February 01, 2014 00:00 - 7 minutes - 6.46 MBHow this is the most important building in Williamsburg, where America's Founders worshiped together. Through their faith in Christ, the Founders came to realize that government should exist only to secure the individual's God given rights.