Parade Magazine Spotlights Revolutionary Road Trip — The Under-the-Radar Road Trip Guide for America's 250th
As the United States counts down to its 250th anniversary, the famous landmarks — Boston, Philadelphia, Yorktown — are bracing for record crowds. But what if the most meaningful way to celebrate America's founding isn't where everyone else is going?
That's the question at the heart of Revolutionary Road Trip: Hidden Stories of America's Founding Journey, Darley Newman's new book dropping June 30, 2026 — and it's exactly what Parade Magazine set out to explore in a just-published feature on the book.
Emmy-Winning PBS Host Darley Newman's New Book Uncovers the Hidden Founding Stories You'll Actually Want to Drive To
What Parade Magazine Said About Revolutionary Road Trip
Parade called the book "the ultimate blueprint for travelers looking to uncover the fascinating, often-overlooked corners of the original 13 colonies that traditional history textbooks completely skipped over" — and named it the go-to guide for anyone who wants to experience the spirit of 1776 without the gridlock.
"Newman shines a brilliant spotlight on the incredible local preservation efforts and culinary scenes in gorgeous, photogenic regions like Pennsylvania's Brandywine Valley and York County, the historic streets of Princeton, New Jersey, the sweeping landscapes of Saratoga, New York, and the charming colonial towns of Delaware and North Carolina."
— Parade Magazine
The piece also captured why Darley wrote the book in the first place:
"When people think about the American Revolution, they often picture places like Boston, Philadelphia, and Yorktown. I traveled beyond those well-known locations to uncover hidden gems and explore how everyday people shaped the nation's founding in remarkable ways. I hope readers are inspired to visit these places and experience history where it happened."
— Darley Newman
What's Inside Revolutionary Road Trip
Drawing on years of on-the-ground research for Travels with Darley — the PBS series currently filming its milestone 100th episode — the book takes readers through small-town taverns, hidden battlefields, and living-history communities that are still actively keeping America's founding stories alive. Think: sampling Martha Washington's famous Cherry Bounce cocktail recipe. Walking the grounds of South Carolina's Camden Battlefield alongside a veteran military historian. Discovering the culinary scenes and preservation efforts thriving quietly in regions most travelers drive past without stopping.
Destinations Covered in the Book
Pennsylvania's Brandywine Valley and York County — Revolutionary history beyond Philadelphia
Princeton, New Jersey — Where Washington crossed the Delaware and the turning point battles unfolded
Saratoga, New York — The battle that changed everything, set against sweeping upstate landscapes
South Carolina's Camden Battlefield — A solemn and stunning site rarely on the tourist radar
Delaware and North Carolina's colonial towns — Underexplored corners of the original 13 colonies
Why You Should Read Revolutionary Road Trip
With America's 250th on the horizon, Parade put it simply: "Revolutionary Road Trip proves that the best way to celebrate the nation's big milestone isn't just by staring at a statue — it's by getting behind the wheel, hitting the pavement and experiencing history right where it actually happened." Darley isn't just writing about these places from a distance. She's an Emmy Award-winning host who has spent her career traveling to the destinations most guidebooks overlook — and this book is the culmination of that work, delivered as a practical, road-trip-ready companion for the anniversary moment.
Get the Book
Revolutionary Road Trip: Hidden Stories of America's Founding Journey is available now wherever books are sold. Order on Amazon →
Read the Full Parade Feature
Parade Magazine's full feature — "The Ultimate Under-the-Radar Summer Road Trip Guide for the 250th Anniversary" — is live now. Read it on Parade →
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