Drive Thru History: American History — Season 1, Episode 4: Whitefield & Boston's Freedom Trail

Episode synopsis

We return to England to learn about the life of George Whitefield, the father of the “First Great Awakening.” Back in Boston, we park the Jeep and put on our walking shoes to tour the Boston Freedom Trail. As we see Paul Revere’s home, Faneuil Hall, the USS Constitution, and the site of Bunker Hill, we are reminded of the importance of Boston in the American Revolution.

About Drive Thru History: American History

Join Dave Stotts on an adventure through early American history as he tells the stories of the people, places, and events that shaped the founding of the United States of America. Dave travels to five countries in Europe and most of the original 13 colonies, tell stories of faith and freedom, inspiring families with a renewed appreciation for the heritage of our country.

More episodes from Season 1

• E1The Discovery
• E2The Pilgrims
• E3Boston & Beginnings of Revolution
• E5William Penn & Early Philadelphia
• E6Founding Fathers of Philadelphia
• E7Fighters of the Revolution
• E8Early Colonial Virginia
• E9Founding Fathers of Virginia
• E10Revolution in New York
• E11New York and the First President
• E12New Jersey and Epilogue