# Molly Pitcher
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molly pitcher is a nickname given to a woman who fought in the American Revolutionary War. She is most often identified as Mary Ludwig Hays, who fought in the Battle of Monmouth in June 1778. Another possibility is Margaret Corbin, who helped defend Fort Washington in New York in November 1776.
Women of the American Revolution, with Acadiana's History Professor (3/12/26)
Bob Carricker, Acadiana's History Professor, joins the show to talk about some of the women of the American Revolution, including the famous Molly Pitcher. Acadiana's Morning News is live every weekday from 6 to 9 a.m., with Joe Cunningham guiding you through your morning commute.
Molly Pitcher
This episode dives into the figure of Molly Pitcher. It talks about how the figure came to be and how she represented women in the American Revolution.
Link to transcript is here.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XmWSAseFn1op50uSOMigBOOCIKnXE0wabkMEMfEtO5M/edit?usp=sharing
Heroines Told by Clayton Edwards
In this episode we’ll explore Clayton Edwards’ recounting of two remarkably courageous women, Molly Pitcher and Edith Cavell, from his 1920 book A Treasury of Heroes and Heroines.
Both of these stories sit at the intersection of fact and folklore. Their stories teach us how history is preserved. Mo…
Before It Became History | Molly Pitcher (Mary Ludwig Hays): Revolutionary War Heroine of Monmouth
Legend and history come together in the story of Molly Pitcher, the woman remembered for carrying water to soldiers and stepping into battle when duty called. Discover how her courage became a lasting symbol of perseverance during the American Revolution.
Before It Became History, a podcast series …
Molly Pitcher, Determined to Serve
Perry Greene tells the inspiring story of Mary Ludwig Hays McCauley, the Revolutionary War heroine who stepped into battle during the scorching Battle of Monmouth after her husband collapsed. Carrying water to weary soldiers and then taking her husband’s place at the cannon, Molly Pitcher became a …
From Spinning Wheels to Cannons, Women of the Revolution
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They were told their brains were too small to make moral choices. Then the Revolution happened, and women boycotted British goods, ran farms alone, dressed as men to fight, manned cannons after their husbands fell, and demanded an education in return for raising the next generatio…
What do Benjamin Franklin and Molly Pitcher have in common?
The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – Benjamin Franklin and Molly Pitcher reveal how courage, humility, and virtue sustain liberty in moments of crisis. From the battlefield at Monmouth to the Constitutional Convention, their stories show that freedom depends on character, faith, and ordinary peop…
Bob Donovan - The Flag
At our 'America’s 250th Birthday' celebration, longtime friend of the Reagan Library, numerous veterans’ organizations, and AFA, Bob Donovan, honored our military by delivering Jimmy Weldon’s stirring monologue “I Am the Flag.”
The piece traces Old Glory’s journey through American history—from Lex…
Season 4, Episode 8 | The American Revolution Was a Women's War
The American Revolution wasn't fought only on battlefields. It unfolded in homes, farms, towns, and military camps, where women faced shortages, violence, displacement, and the enormous responsibility of keeping families and communities alive.
In this episode, Savannah Eccles Johnston speaks with h…
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