Revolutionary Road Trip: Hidden Stories from America's Founding Journey
A new book by award-winning TV host and travel expert Darley Newman
America's founding story isn't just in the history books — it's waiting for you at the end of a road trip.
In Revolutionary Road Trip, award-winning storyteller and PBS host Darley Newman takes you on an unforgettable journey through the hidden corners of American history.
Drawing on years of firsthand research and travel across the 13 original colonies, Darley road trips to hidden Revolutionary-era sites, authentic colonial taverns, and battlefields where lesser-known heroes shaped a nation — from national parks and great cities like Charleston and Princeton to obscure haunts like a colonial tavern in Gettysburg.
What's Inside
Untold stories from historians, guides, and community members whose boots are on the ground at historic locations across all 13 original colonies
Mini trip itineraries and recommendations for visiting historic sites, personal reflections on why this history matters now more than ever.
Lighthearted adventures: like tasting Martha Washington's recipe for Cherry Bounce, alongside deeply moving moments, like an emotional trek with a military historian at Camden Battlefield
Two dedicated chapters on South Carolina's pivotal and often overlooked role in the American Revolution
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Meet Darley on the Road — Book Tour 2026
Join Darley Live for Conversations, Screenings & Signings Across America
Revolutionary Road Trip launches June 30, 2026 — and Darley is hitting the road to celebrate in the very places where this history happened. Join her for an evening of storytelling, conversation, and a deeper look at the founding-era stories that inspired the book.
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An Afternoon with Darley Newman The Gaillard Center
2:00pm Presented with SC250 Charleston
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Book Launch Day! Panel Discussion, Screening & Reception Universal Preservation Hall
5:15pm With County Historian Lauren Roberts & Saratoga250
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Waterfront Independence Day Celebration
Join TV host and author Darley Newman at 5pm for Charleston’s America 250 Fourth of July Celebration, featuring live music by Ranky Tanky, Candice Glover, Charleston Symphony Orchestra and fireworks over Charleston Harbor.
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Darley will appear in conversation with the Director of Education & Public Programs at Raynham Hall Museum, Justinne Lake-Jedzinak
7pm
Get Tickets → The event is free, registration is required
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An evening of history, storytelling, and "Revolutionary" inspired beverages
POWERHOUSE Arena, Dumbo, Brooklyn
7pm
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Join online for a Virtual Book Tour Event filled with history and travel stories with the George Washington University, Darley’s alma mater
6pm
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Save the Date. Details Coming Soon
6pm
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Greensboro History Museum 3pm. Save the date. Details coming soon.
“History isn't distant. It lives in communities, landscapes, and the people who preserve these stories every day.”
— Darley Newman
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 birthday or simply love American history, this book offers both inspiration and insight. As America marks 250 years of independence, there has never been a better time to get off the couch, hit the road, and experience the places where history actually happened.
This book is for you if you:
Love American history but want more than the textbook version
Are planning a road trip through the original thirteen colonies
Watch Travels with Darley on PBS and want to go deeper
Believe travel is the best way to understand where we came from