American Revolution

“P” is for Port Royal, Battle of (November 7, 1861). The Battle of Port Royal culminated an amphibious operation designed to establish a United States military depot on the islands on the southeastern coast to carry out land and sea operations against the Confederacy.

“P” is for Port Royal, Battle of (November 7, 1861). The Battle of Port Royal culminated an amphibious operation designed to establish a United States military depot on the islands on the southeastern coast to carry out land and sea operations against the Confederacy.

“M” is for Moultrie flag. "This was the first American flag which was displayed in South Carolina.”

“M” is for Moultrie flag. "This was the first American flag which was displayed in South Carolina.”

“M” is for Moultrie, William (1730-1805). Soldier, governor.

“M” is for Moultrie, William (1730-1805). Soldier, governor.

“M” is for Motte, Rebecca Brewton (1737-1815). Revolutionary War heroine.

“M” is for Motte, Rebecca Brewton (1737-1815). Revolutionary War heroine.

This week Walter will be talking with documentary filmmaker Ken Burns about the American Revolution, focusing on the routing of the British and their allies by revolutionary Partisans during Cornwallis’ Southern campaign.Ken will also tell us a bit about his upcoming PBS documentary, The American Revolution. The six-part, 12-hour documentary series explores the country’s founding struggle and its eight-year War for Independence.

This week on Who What When, we’re looking back on the founding of our country with games about the American Revolutionary War.