Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 7 hours ago
Join Darley Newman on a Revolutionary Road Trip through Princeton and beyond in New Jersey, exploring the people, places, and events that helped shape American history. Traveling from downtown Princeton to Princeton Battlefield State Park, Darley meets with historians and experts to uncover the stories behind one of the most pivotal periods of the American Revolution.
Did Alexander Hamilton really fire a cannon through Nassau Hall on the campus of Princeton University? Was it a cannonball that flew through a window and decapitated the portrait of King George II? As Darley discovers, this is where history and myth begin to intertwine. Along the way, she explores the Battle of Princeton, the crucial role ordinary people played in the fight for independence, and the dramatic days that followed George Washington's crossing of the Delaware River.
From the Ten Crucial Days that rekindled hope for the Revolution to the ingenuity required to transport troops across the Delaware using ferry boats, this journey reveals why New Jersey was at the center of the conflict. As Thomas Paine famously wrote, "These are the times that try men's souls," and nowhere is that history brought to life more vividly than in the places where it unfolded.
Whether you're interested in Revolutionary War history or exploring Princeton and New Jersey's historic sites, this episode brings the events that changed a nation to life. For even more stories and travel inspiration, explore Darley Newman's Revolutionary Road Trip book, featuring a dedicated Princeton chapter with additional historical insights and places to visit throughout the region.
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Join Darley Newman on a Revolutionary Road Trip through Princeton and beyond in New Jersey, exploring the people, places, and events that helped shape American history. Traveling from downtown Princeton to Princeton Battlefield State Park, Darley meets with historians and experts to uncover the stories behind one of the most pivotal periods of the American Revolution.
Did Alexander Hamilton really fire a cannon through Nassau Hall on the campus of Princeton University? Was it a cannonball that flew through a window and decapitated the portrait of King George II? As Darley discovers, this is where history and myth begin to intertwine. Along the way, she explores the Battle of Princeton, the crucial role ordinary people played in the fight for independence, and the dramatic days that followed George Washington's crossing of the Delaware River.
From the Ten Crucial Days that rekindled hope for the Revolution to the ingenuity required to transport troops across the Delaware using ferry boats, this journey reveals why New Jersey was at the center of the conflict. As Thomas Paine famously wrote, "These are the times that try men's souls," and nowhere is that history brought to life more vividly than in the places where it unfolded.
Whether you're interested in Revolutionary War history or exploring Princeton and New Jersey's historic sites, this episode brings the events that changed a nation to life. For even more stories and travel inspiration, explore Darley Newman's Revolutionary Road Trip book, featuring a dedicated Princeton chapter with additional historical insights and places to visit throughout the region.
📕 Pre-Order Revolutionary Road Trip:
amazon.com/Revolutionary-Road-Trip-Americas-Founding/dp/B0GKPQVNFG
📺 Watch Travels with Darley on PBS & Streaming:
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🎧 Listen to the "Travels with Darley" Podcast:
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