Welcome to the very first episode of Love Letters to History!

This week, we're celebrating America's 250th anniversary by stepping beyond the textbook and into the fascinating lives of the Founding Fathers. From remarkable achievements to surprising personal stories, we explore the people behind the portraits with historical accuracy, thoughtful conversation, and a touch of the lesser-known details that make history unforgettable .

In this episode:

-The men who helped shape a nation

-Fascinating stories you may not have learned in school

-Historical context, intriguing trivia, and a few juicy (but well-researched!) moments from the founding era

-Our featured colonial-inspired drink pairing

Whether you're a lifelong history buff or simply curious about the past, we're so glad you're here.

About Love Letters to History: History isn't just dates and battles. It's people, relationships, triumphs, heartbreaks, and the stories that continue to shape our world today. Each episode explores historical figures and events through engaging conversation, careful research and a genuine love of the past.

If you enjoyed this episode, please like, subscribe, and email us at loveletterstohistory@yahoo.com to let us know which historical figure you'd love to hear about next!

History is the past...and the past is our present to you. Cheers!

Additional References include:

• John Adams by David McCullough
• Founding Brothers by Joseph Ellis
• Alexander Hamilton by Ron Chernow
• 1776 (film and musical)

Love Letters to History's FIRST episode will be available at midnight tonight - July 31st. Be on of our first listeners as we launch the premiere episode in honor of our country's 250th anniversary!

Love Letters to History invites you to step beyond the dates and discover the people and events behind history.

Join lifelong friends Emily and Liz as they uncover the fascinating lives, romances, rivalries, scandals, triumphs, and little-known stories that shaped our world. From kings and queens to presidents, First Ladies, revolutionaries, and everyday heroes, every episode brings history to life through engaging conversation and thoughtful storytelling...and yes, some laughter too!

To make each journey more memorable, every episode is paired with a themed beverage, whether that's a historical cocktail, a mocktail, or your favorite cup of tea.

Our first full episode premieres July 31, and we cannot wait to explore the past with you. History is the past and the past is our present to you! Cheers!