A journey through early American history for kids.
Latest episodes
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20 min
Episode 122 – Jefferson in France
Thomas Jefferson headed to Paris to help America from abroad. But things weren't going well in France, either.
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25 min
Ep. 121 – Jefferson steps into politics during the revolution
During the American Revolution, Thomas Jefferson was in Virginia. He was working as a legislator and governor while also being a husband and dad — and these were not easy years. Fi…
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16 min
Ep. 120 – Jefferson's writing kicks off the American Revolution
Thomas Jefferson heads to the Second Continental Congress and gets writing. That leads to one of the biggest jobs in American history – writing the Declaration of Independence.
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22 min
Ep. 119 – Thomas Jefferson Enters Politics
When Thomas Jefferson went into politics full time, he made quite an entrance.
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16 min
Thomas Jefferson as a Young Man
Thomas Jefferson has some big changes in his life as he enters adulthood.
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13 min
Ep. 117 – Thomas Jefferson's Early Life
Ep. 117 – Thomas Jefferson's Early Life by Growing Patriots
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9 min
Ep. 116 – John Adams' Retirement and Later Life
Ep. 116 – John Adams' Retirement and Later Life by Growing Patriots
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18 min
Ep. 115 – John Adams in the Executive Branch
Ep. 115 – John Adams in the Executive Branch by Growing Patriots
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17 min
Ep. 114 — John Adams Represents America Abroad
For most of the American Revolution, John Adams was representing America in Europe. Hear all about it in this episode!
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16 min
Ep. 113 – John Adams, From Lawyer to Revolutionary
In the lead up to the American Revolution, John Adams went from prominent attorney to leader of the American Revolution. In this episode, found out how it all happened!
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6 min
Ep. 112 – Abigail Adams
We can't talk about the life of John Adams without talking about his wife, Abigail. They were a team! This episode introduces Abigail Adams.
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16 min
Ep. 111 – The Early Life and Legal Career of John Adams
John Adams grew up in a colonial Massachusetts that was rapidly becoming a hotbed of revolution. Find out how his early life, education, and legal career prepared him to be a Found…
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20 min
Ep. 110 – George Washington 's Presidency and Later Life
After the revolution, George and Martha Washington were ready to retire at Mount Vernon. But the American people had different plans for the Washingtons.
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15 min
Ep. 109 - George Washington in the Revolution
When George Washington was named Commander of the Continental Army, he had a huge task ahead. Find out how the army he led came out victorious.
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10 min
Ep. 108 – Learn About Martha Washington
Learn all about Martha Washington in this episode!
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13 min
George Washington's Early Political and Military Career
Find out about George Washington's early military and political career.
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16 min
George Washington's Early Life
Find out about George Washington's early life!
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23 min
Benjamin Franklin – Inventor and Writer
Find out about Benjamin Franklin's work as a writer and inventor in this last episode about our first founding father.
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12 min
Benjamin Franklin in France
Benjamin Franklin spent most of the American Revolution in France. Find out what he was doing and how it was critical to American liberty!
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31 min
Episode 103-Benjamin Franklin in London
Learn all about Benjamin Franklin's work in London.