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John Dickinson's Role in the Revolution

Join us as we explore John Dickinson's role in the American Revolution and why he abstained from the signing of the Declaration of Independence. We are joined by Jane Calvert, Founding Director and Chief Editor of The John Dickinson Writing Project, who will guide us through Dickinson's experiences during the revolution. Donate [https://pcntv.com/donate] | Signup [https://pcntv.com/membership-signup] | pcntv.com [https://pcntv.com]

African American Cemeteries in PA with Steven Burg

Join us as we explore the History of African American cemeteries in Pennsylvania. Steven Burg, a history professor at Shippensburg University, will tell us about his research on the topic and his involvement in the preservation of these unique sites. Donate [https://pcntv.com/donate] | Signup [https://pcntv.com/membership-signup] | pcntv.com [https://pcntv.com]

Thomas Paine's Common Sense, History & Culture

In 1776, Thomas Paine's Common Sense was published & quickly became a sensation, selling hundreds of thousands of copies. Harvey J. Kaye explains what inspired Paine to write Common Sense, what he argued within its pages, & how the public responded. Donate [https://pcntv.com/donate] | Signup [https://pcntv.com/membership-signup] | pcntv.com [https://pcntv.com]

The Pottsville Maroons of 1925 with David Fleming

David Fleming joins us to talk about the legendary Pottsville Maroons football team that dominated the league in 1925 and won the NFL championship only to have the title taken away on a technicality. Fleming is the author of "Breaker Boys: The NFL's Greatest Team and the Stolen 1925 Championship." Donate [https://pcntv.com/donate] | Signup [https://pcntv.com/membership-signup] | pcntv.com [https://pcntv.com]

Edward Hand, Washington's Adjutant General

Edward Hand had a distinguished military career as George Washington's Adjutant General during the American Revolution. He eventually went into business and politics, and moved into a mansion on a thirty-three acre property in Lancaster County which can be visited by the public. Donate [https://pcntv.com/donate] | Signup [https://pcntv.com/membership-signup] | pcntv.com [https://pcntv.com]