PBS Logo NPR Logo
Public Media for Central Pennsylvania

 

The Whiskey Rebellion

The Whiskey Rebellion is often called the first major crisis for the newly founded United States. But what was this conflict, how did it involve whiskey, and what can we it teach us today?

Past PA illuminates the history of Pennsylvania. This digital series will bring a deeper understanding of important events that people have likely heard of but might not know very much about, and help people learn new stories about well-known events. Many of the events and individuals throughout the Commonwealth’s history have important lessons to teach us today.

Support our shows » Get our newsletter »

 

More Episodes

John Burns, Hero of Gettysburg

5/17/23 | 7m 28s

The Johnstown Flood

5/26/23 | 10m 56s

The White Lady of Wopsy

5/17/23 | 8m 11s

 

« Digital Home Page