Revolutionary Road Trip Book Launch at POWERHOUSE Arena, Brooklyn
An Evening of History, Storytelling & Revolutionary Spirits in DUMBO — July 21, 2026
Join Darley Newman for the Brooklyn launch of Revolutionary Road Trip at POWERHOUSE Arena in DUMBO on July 21, 2026. An evening of history, storytelling, and "Revolutionary" inspired beverages.
There's something fitting about launching a book on the American Revolution in Brooklyn — a borough that played its own pivotal role in the founding of a nation. On Tuesday, July 21, 2026, Emmy Award-winning host, producer, and author Darley Newman brings Revolutionary Road Trip: Hidden Stories from America's Founding Journey to one of New York City's most celebrated independent bookstores and event spaces: POWERHOUSE Arena in DUMBO.
Experience an evening with Darley and New York City history expert John Friia as they delve into the fascinating stories behind New York City and America’s hidden founding history. Drawing on her travels across the country and research for her “Travels with Darley: Revolutionary Road Trip" PBS TV series and new book, Darley will share untold stories, surprising discoveries, and places connected to the American Revolution travelers can visit today. As event moderator, John will offer insights from his own explorations of New York’s lesser-known landmarks, legends, and historic sites. Guests will also enjoy wine from Brotherhood Winery, America’s oldest winery, making for a lively discussion related to history, culture, and discovery.
Moderated by John Friia, creator of Here In NY
About the Moderator
John Friia is a New York City historian, internet personality, and TV contributor who turns Gotham’s hidden history into must-watch storytelling. As the creator of Here In NY, he brings his social media audience of over 350,000 followers on a journey to uncover what makes New York, New York. An award-winning honoree in CUNY’s first-ever 50 Under 50, Friia has appeared on The Drew Barrymore Show, The Kelly Clarkson Show, and NBC, and he delivers monthly segments on Pix11’s New York Living. He’s also been featured in the New York Post, amNewYork, and Newsweek, making history feel headline-worthy again.
About the Event
What: Book Launch — Revolutionary Road Trip by Darley Newman
When: Tuesday, July 21, 2026 | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Where: POWERHOUSE Arena, 28 Adams Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 (Corner of Adams & Water Street, across from the Archway — just around the corner from the iconic shadow of the Manhattan Bridge)
Tickets:Get Tickets Here
Refreshments: Wine provided by wine Brotherhood Winery.
Wine provided by Brotherhood Winery
About the Book
Revolutionary Road Trip takes readers on a journey to hidden Revolutionary-era fortresses, authentic colonial taverns, and battlefields where lesser-known heroes shaped a nation. From tasting Martha Washington's recipe for Cherry Bounce to an emotional trek with a military historian at Camden Battlefield, Darley catalogs oral histories and untold stories passed down by guides, community members, and experts at historic sites across the thirteen original colonies.
Part travel guide, part history, part adventure — it's a book for the curious, intrepid traveler who wants to understand not just where history happened, but why it still matters.
A Venue with Its Own Remarkable History
POWERHOUSE Arena isn't just a bookstore — it's a Brooklyn institution. Launched in 2006 by world-renowned publisher POWERHOUSE Books, the Arena is a laboratory for creative thought: a gallery, boutique bookstore, performance space, and events venue at 28 Adams Street in DUMBO, with floor views of the East River waterfront set against the backdrop of the Brooklyn Bridge and the Manhattan Bridge.
Since its founding, POWERHOUSE Arena has hosted landmark events including the St. Ann's Warehouse after party for the world premiere of Lou Reed's Berlin, The New Yorker Speakeasy, the National Book Foundation's "5 Under 35," and product launches in collaboration with Spike Lee.
Revolutionary Road Trip joins that lineage — a book about the stories that shaped America, launched in a space that has shaped Brooklyn's literary and cultural life for nearly two decades.
