Berkeley Plantation, courtesy of the Historic American Buildings Survey
In this episode, the first in our comprehensive series about Harrison’s life, we follow the life of William Henry Harrison from his birth up until his enrollment at Hampden-Sydney Academy (now College) and explore how the Revolutionary War affected and threatened the young Billy and his family. This episode has a British invasion (though no Beatles, I’m afraid), alcohol abuse, and even a special guest appearance by Benedict Arnold. Sources for this episode can be found at http://whhpodcast.blubrry.com.