Robert J. Allison

The Travel Channel's "Mysteries at the Museum" did this nice brief piece on the molasses flood--great computer work showing what happened, some images, and an outstanding piece of fire equipment--filmed in the Boston Fire Museum on Congress Street.

In March I gave a talk at Old South Meeting House as part of their Boston neighborhood series.

Patriot's Day--now the 3rd Monday in April--may be best known for the Boston Marathon. But the date has much more significance.

Here is a talk at Old South in Boston, about Stephen Decatur. During Navy Week, 2006.

The South Boston Historical Society had a "History Slam," visiting 5 schools with a team of re-enactors to get the kids excited about history. This was part of our Evacuation Day proceedings, commemorating the British evacuation of Boston, March 17, 1776--the first American victory in the war for independence.

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Bostonians remember Kevin White--Paul Grogan, Mel King, John Sears, and me.

Here is a free, on-line course I am doing on the U.S. Constitution.

Why do they call it Cape Cod? Izzy made this video at Long Point, as I try to explain. A great shot of the the Long Point light.

Joe Battenfeld and I discuss embarrassing relatives. Not ours, but various Presidents'.

Frank Beckmann from WJR Detroit called to learn more about Paul Revere. Look for the link on June 8.

Melissa Block from "All Things Considered" called to talk about Paul Revere.

I elaborate on this important topic in the New York Daily News, June 8.

Here is a review of my American Revolution book, in the Weekly Standard.