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The Battle of Huck's Defeat Movie with Edgar Bravo, Richard Meehan, and Larry Shull

Historyman presents Edgar Bravo's latest film from his No Restrictions Studio in Spartanburg, South Carolina.  Award winning director and filmaker, Edgar Bravo, has partnered with Award winning author and historian Richard Meehan to create this heart pounding film that tugs at the heart strings.  With the help of their production manager, Larry Shull, the No Restriction Studio hopes to release this movie around Independence Day 2026.  

"Huck’s Defeat" is based on the story of patriot Martha Bratton and the Battle of Williamson’s Plantation. It will serve as the first installment in a planned series that explores the human drama faced by patriots as they fought to prevent the British Legion and their Loyalist allies from occupying South Carolina. The project is dedicated to accurately and authentically portraying the characters and events crucial to securing our freedom. 

Find out more at: Hucksdefeatmovie.com.

 

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"NEW" Dr. Benjamin Schaffer and the Navies of the Colonial world of America.

Historyman presents Dr. Benjamin Schaffer and the Navies of the Colonial World of America.  Dr. Schaffer has carved out a niche in American history by researching the evolution of the navies in America.  British power throughout the world was primarily due to its supremecy of the sea.  Dr. Schaffer has researched the history of how the shipping was used to project power into the New World. Come walk in the footsteps of heroes and proclaim Freedom Reigns! Historymanpodcast.com.

The Museum of the Waxhaws

Historyman presents the Museum of the Waxhaws.  The Waxhaw area of North and South Carolina was very important in the fight against the British during the American Revolutionary War.  It was also the birthplace of President Andrew Jackson.  The Museum of the Waxhaws is doing its part to tell the important story of the area.  Theirs is a story not only about local events of the past, but how Waxhaw played a vital role in our nation and the freedoms we know today.  Freedom Reigns at Historymanpodcast.com.

JR Fennell and the Lexington County (SC) History Museum

Historyman is in Lexington County, SC with JR Fennell, the Director of the Lexington County History Museum.  During the American Revolution there was a large population of German settlers in the community.  The names of those first settlers are still hallmarks of the communities in the county.  JR touches on those influences and some of the battles/skirmishes from the War of Independence.  Walk in the Footsteps of Heroes and proclaim, Freedom Reigns!  Historymanpodcast.com. 

Dr. Timothy Holder on General George Washington

Historyman presents Dr. Timothy Holder and his insight on General George Washington.  As a speaker, author, and writing coach, Dr. Holder has worn many hats.  He has a deep love of history and his latest book, Forged in Fire and Hope, gives a deep dive into the personalities of some of this nation's greatest Presidents.  Come walk in the footsteps of heroes and proclaim, Freedom Reigns!  Historymanpodcast.com

The SC250th celebrations with Molly Fortune

Historyman presents Molly Fortune, the CEO of the South Carolina 250th commission.  The commission has been preparing for the upcoming 250th anniversary celebrations of the American Revolutionary War.  All 50 States will be celebrating the birth of our nation over the course of the next 10+ years.  South Carolina is at the pointed end of the spear when it comes to the American Revolutionary War battles and these planned events.  From Charleston to the Upstate, Molly gives us an inside look at the work of the commission.  Find out more at: https://southcarolina250.com/.  Freedom Reigns at Historymanpodcast.com.

Libby McNamee and her book, Susanna's Midnight Ride

Historyman presents Libby McNamee (lawyer, author, and historian) as she reflects on her book, Susanna's Midnight Ride.  This is a story of how a young woman braved the elements and the real threat of the enemy to warn Lafayette about a plot to capture him.  Her brave actions saved the American General from capture and became a legend in the Virginia countryside. Freedom Reigns!  Learn more at:  https://libbymcnamee.com/

Defending Fort Stanwix, the fort that never surrendered by William L. Kidder

Historyman presents Defending Fort Stanwix, the fort that never surrendered by William L. Kidder.  Cornell University Press is releasing this new book about the failed siege of Fort Stanwix by the British in the Mohawk Valley of New York during the Revolutionary War.  Author William L. Kidder provides insight into his research and story lines as he previews this wonderful book.  He has walked in the footsteps of heroes and procliamed, Freedom Reigns!

Norm Rickeman and his book Unsung: William Moultrie and the Battle of Sullivan's Island

Historyman presents Norm Rickeman and his book Unsung: William Moultrie and the Battle of Sullivan's Island.  Listen while Norm gives us the inside scoop on this rarely mentioned hero of the American Revolutionary War.  General William Moultrie, though rediculed, stubbornly fought for Charleston and South Carolina when Continental General Charles Lee proposed to abandoned the defense.  As a result, the Battle of Sullivan's Island was a huge victory for freedom loving people around the world.  Freedom Reigns at Historymanpodcast.com!

"NEW" The Woodlawn Plantation in Murrell's Inlet with Corinne Hoch

Historyman presents Corinne Hoch and her new book on the Woodlawn Plantation.  Nestled in the shadow of Brookgreen Gardens, Woodlawn Plantation was the home to some of the oldest families in South Carolina. Corinne Hoch's new book tells the wonderful history of the property that once was her family's homeplace.  Spanish settlers, artisian wells, and rice fields are woven into this story of a low country estate.  During the American Revolution the land provided the American Army with much needed salt.  British General Lord Cornwallis is said to have also visited after the fall of Charleston in May of 1780.  Come walk in the footsteps of heroes and proclaim, Freedom Reigns!