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If you want to learn a lot about the Revolutionary War in a short period of time and see some nice scenery along the way this book provides an itinerary to visit 15 Revolutionary War sites in upstate New York and 10 in the Boston area. Most of the travel is by car from one site to the next. The Boston sites require city walking. Three bicycle tours are also detailed, mostly off road. The New York itinerary follows the flow of history from the British Fort at Crown Point in the north 85 miles south to the Saratoga Battlefield, about a 2 hour drive. The other sites are clustered in between, so the longest drive from one site to the next is rarely more than 20 miles, and as you get closer to the battlefield as little as a few miles. The Boston area itinerary is more compact, starting in Concord, then moving on to Lexington and Bunker Hill, and ending up in the city itself.
The colonial revolution of 1775 to 1783 has over the centuries become the subject of mythologizing by Americans. As our national origin story, this legend has grown to encompass a political and social outlook that still influences us today. So this book is part travelogue, describing the history and sights in battlefield parks like Saratoga, Bunker Hill, Valley Forge, Lexington and Concord--places that are still an important part of our national mythology. But it is also a historical study, presenting the history of the American Revolution as it actually was, peeling away the legend and looking at the reality. Because that reality, too, is an important part of our national character today, and remains an essential ingredient in who we Americans are as a nation. Illustrated.
For the casual traveler or dedicated history enthusiast, this definitive guide gives an illuminating glimpse into the nation's early days and struggle for independence. Relive the colonial days through a trip to Williamsburg, Virginia. Explore Washington Crossing State Park, where one of George Washington's pivotal victories took place on Christmas night in 1776.
FASTEN YOUR SEAT BELTS for a one-day, Revolutionary War, driving tour that traces the British Invasion of 1777 along Historic US Route 4 through Vermont and New York. The leader of the British invasion, General John Burgoyne described this area as God Forsaken, but he no doubt was frustrated by the stubbornness of its citizens who would not surrender to his invading army. Actually, this area includes some of the most beautiful country in the northeast United States. It's no wonder that its citizens would not give it away.
Guide to over 100 Revolutionary War battlefields, military parks, forts, historic sites and buildings, museums, and archives for visitors, including biographies of key figures, and features about the Continental Army, Navy and Marines, weaponry, battlefield medicine, and the role of women, Native Americans, and African Americans in the war.
Jam-packed with full-color images, detailed maps, and hundreds of historic sites, An Explorer's Guide to America's Revolutionary War is the ultimate travel guide to America's fight for freedom and democracy. Written by acclaimed historian Robert M. Dunkerly, this indispensable handbook takes you from colonial unrest to full-grown war to the creation of a new nation. Sidebars highlight important people, significant events, and interesting facts for a deeper understanding of the war. A Taste of History's chef Walter Staib provides insight into the culinary side with a series of features. Inside you'll also find:* Comprehensive information on historic houses, battlefields, churches, monuments, national historic sites, museums, historical markers, and more* Detailed visitor information on how to visit each site* 9 walking tours of revolutionary cities with step-by-step directions and colorful maps* Overview maps for each state that include battles and points of interest, plus detailed battlefield maps that highlight the action* A list of the 25 most important events to put the war into historical perspective* A fact-filled chapter providing a Revolutionary War primer
Up-to-date information on over 700 sites in 28 states dedicated to the American Revolution, including battlefields, memorial markers, statues, museums, cemeteries, other landmarks, and library collections. Arranged by state, each entry provides a descriptive profile, address and telephone number, admission fees (if any) and policies, hours open, and other pertinent information. For each state, there is a profile of its role and a timeline of events.
FASTEN YOUR SEAT BELTS for a one-day, Revolutionary War, driving tour along historic US Route 9 through New York State. The road trip traces the many British attempts to gain control of the Hudson River during the Revolutionary War. US Route 9, which parallels the Hudson, goes through many cities and towns that played an important role in keeping the river in American hands during the Revolution.