My “Revolutionary Road Trip” Book Is Now Available for Pre-Sale Nationwide!
I’m thrilled to share some exciting news! My Revolutionary Road Trip book is now officially available for pre-sale through all major booksellers and retailers!
Your summer reading list is here! Just in time for America’s 250th birthday!
Mixing delightful and intriguing fact-filled stories with practical travel advice, Revolutionary Road Trip is for the curious, intrepid history lover and traveler. Pre-oder from Amazon or your favorite book-seller.
As we approach the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, I’m excited to share my new “Revolutionary Road Trip Book,” filled with important and inspiring history from locations you can actually visit today! The Semiquincentennial commemorations are just around the corner, and there has never been a better time to rediscover the places, people, and powerful stories that shaped our nation.
I felt compelled to write this book, as I’ve been traveling throughout the original 13 colonies for the past few years to film “Travels with Darley: Revolutionary Road Trip” TV episodes and have collected stories that haven’t been published. These stories are important, as they provide greater context our nation’s founding. Not only that, this history is available for you to learn about firsthand at locations where it look place! How special is that! There are knowledgeable and passionate historians, guides, experts and volunteers on hand to guide you through these special, preserved locations. You can use my new Revolutionary Road Trip book as your travel companion or to learn and be immersed in history visually!
You can pre-order your copy here on Amazon or from your favorite book seller!
A Journey Through America’s Founding Story
With the Revolutionary Road Trip book, I invite you to travel alongside me to hidden Revolutionary-era fortresses, authentic colonial taverns, and battlefields where both famous leaders and lesser-known heroes shaped the future of America.
This book grew out of years of firsthand research, filming, and conversations across the thirteen original colonies. From national parks and historic cities like Princeton, Charleston and Saratoga Springs to lesser-known gems like a colonial tavern in Gettysburg, I set out to uncover the living history that still echoes across these landscapes.
Along the way, I of course sprinkled in food and drink stops to enjoy:
Taste Martha Washington’s Cherry Bounce recipe, authentically re-created in York County, PA
Walk hallowed ground at Camden Battlefield with a veteran and military historian
Hear oral histories passed down by passionate guides and local experts
Discover untold stories that don’t always make it into textbooks
Think of this book as a colonial time machine — one fueled by curiosity, community voices, and boots-on-the-ground storytelling.
Have you heard about South Carolina’s Wassamasaw Tribe of Varnertown Indians? They have an important story to share about their tribe’s role in the American Revolution, as Lisa Collins reveals in my Charleston, South Carolina chapter.
More Than History — A Travel Companion
Revolutionary Road Trip blends intriguing, fact-filled storytelling with practical travel advice for curious and intrepid explorers. Whether you’re planning your own Revolutionary-era road trip in honor of America’s 250th or simply love American history, this book offers both inspiration and insight.
You’ll find:
Behind-the-scenes stories from my travels
Recommendations for visiting these historic sites, including chapters outlined as mini trip itineraries
Personal reflections on why this history matters now more than ever
As we approach America’s 250th birthday, understanding our founding story — in all its complexity — is an enriching experience. Exploring these places firsthand reminds us that history isn’t distant. It lives in communities, landscapes, and the people who preserve these stories every day.
Saratoga County Historian Lauren Roberts leads us through Saratoga National Historical Park and reveals the remarkable story of a baroness who becomes a "prisoner of war” and whose journals are later published as special war correspondence from the American Revolution.
About the Book
Title: Revolutionary Road Trip
Author: Darley Newman
Publisher: Regalo Press
Release Date: June 30, 2026
Length: 304 pages
ISBN-13: 9798895657317
Available now for pre-sale at major retailers nationwide.
Meet the Keepers of History
This book was inspired by the many keepers of history featured in the book in Princeton, New Jersey; Charleston, Camden and Berkeley County in South Carolina; Princeton, New Jersey; Greensboro and Halifax in North Carolina, throughout the state of Delaware; Saratoga, New York and in York County, Gettysburg and Brandywine in Pennsylvania. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and keeping history alive. More on these individuals in upcoming posts and … the book!
Why This Milestone Matters
For me, this book represents a landmark moment — bringing together my passion for travel, storytelling, and American history in a new way.
Many of you have followed my Revolutionary Road Trip journeys on PBS through Travels with Darley. This book goes deeper, offering expanded stories, additional research, and personal insights gathered from years on the road.
As we prepare to commemorate 250 years since the founding of the United States, I hope this book encourages meaningful exploration, thoughtful conversation, and maybe even a road trip of your own.
Thank you for being part of this journey. I can’t wait to share Revolutionary Road Trip with you.
Pre-order today — and let’s hit the road through history together.
National Parks Foundation
From coast to coast and within my Revolutionary Road Trip stories , I’ve explored national parks that reveal the extraordinary diversity, beauty, and history of our nation. These sacred landscapes connect us—to nature, to one another, and to the stories that shape who we are. Preserving them is not only about protecting wild places, but about safeguarding our shared heritage for generations to come.
For that reason, I’m proud to support the National Park Foundation with a portion of the proceeds from the sales of this book. Visit their website to learn more about how you can also support our parks.