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Rooted in Revolution

Rooted in Revolution

Di: Samantha Griffin
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Rooted in Revolution: Heroes of Central Virginia is a limited historical podcast series honoring America’s 250th anniversary by telling the stories of Central Virginia’s heroes — the famous, the forgotten, and the faithful.

Written and produced by Samantha Griffin, this solo-narrated series explores real people connected to Lynchburg and the surrounding region whose lives quietly shaped a nation. From enslaved women who stitched their way to freedom, to Revolutionary families who bore the cost of independence close to home, to faith leaders and thinkers who carried communities through uncertain times — these are the stories history textbooks often leave behind.

Each episode brings listeners into the lived experience of the past, grounding national history in local places, personal choices, and enduring legacy.

Because in Virginia, history isn’t just remembered.

It’s rooted — and still speaking.

Rooted in Revolution 2026
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  • Patrick Henry: The Voice that Dared a Nation
    Jan 15 2026

    History isn’t just something we read… it’s something we inherit.

    In this episode of Rooted in Revolution, we step into the final days of Patrick Henry—the firebrand voice behind “Give me liberty, or give me death!” But this isn’t the speech you’ve heard a thousand times…

    This is the aftermath.

    From the tension of the Constitution debates to the weight of legacy, we follow Patrick Henry through the moments that shaped him—and the silence that followed the storm.

    🎙️ Written and produced by Samantha Griffin

    📍Grounded in Revolutionary-era Virginia—where the past still echoes in the land.

    Listen now and step back into a world where liberty had a cost.

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    6 min
  • Murder on the James
    Jan 9 2026

    Murder on the James is a cinematic, historically grounded true-crime episode that explores a violent death along Virginia’s most important Revolutionary-era waterway. Set against the backdrop of plantations, river commerce, and early American courts, the episode examines how justice operated when the law was young, evidence was fragile, and power shaped outcomes.

    Inspired by real locations, period court practices, and documented social conditions, this episode blends careful research with restrained dramatization to illuminate how crime—and accountability—functioned in Revolutionary Virginia.

    Historical Disclaimer (included in episode):

    This episode is a historically grounded reconstruction inspired by real events, locations, and court practices of Revolutionary-era Virginia. Some characters and details have been dramatized where records are incomplete.

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    7 min
  • Elizabeth Keckley: A Life Sewn in Courage
    Jan 8 2026

    Before she became one of the most sought-after dressmakers in Washington, D.C., Elizabeth Keckley lived in bondage in Central Virginia. In this opening episode, we trace Keckley’s time in Lynchburg—where her extraordinary skill as a seamstress became a quiet form of resistance. Through relentless work, strategic saving, and unshakable resolve, she purchased freedom for herself and her son. This episode grounds a national story in a local place, revealing how courage often unfolds far from the spotlight.

    What You’ll Hear

    • Lynchburg in the 1840s: a growing tobacco town built on enslaved labor
    • The practice of hiring out and why Keckley’s skill mattered
    • How sewing became leverage—and survival
    • The true cost of purchasing freedom
    • Why Keckley’s Lynchburg years shaped everything that followed

    Why This Story Matters

    Keckley’s journey reminds us that heroism isn’t always loud. Sometimes it’s disciplined, patient, and painstaking—stitched together late at night, one careful seam at a time. Her story reframes freedom as something earned under impossible odds and rooted in place.

    Key Themes

    • Quiet resistance
    • Skill as power
    • Faith and perseverance
    • Local history shaping national outcomes

    Suggested Listening

    Perfect for listeners interested in Virginia history, African American history, women’s stories, and the lived realities behind the American founding.

    Next Episode

    We turn to words that sparked action—how revolutionary ideas crossed the mountains and changed Central Virginia forever.

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    3 min
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