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Explore Union County, New Jersey, where Revolutionary history comes alive in "Travels with Darley: Revolutionary Road Trip Part V," coming to PBS stations and streaming as part of Season 13. Join travel expert Darley Newman to explore the First Presbyterian Church in Elizabeth and Patriot-era cemeteries to historic locations in Scotch Plains, Springfield, and Plainfield. Discover battles, espionage, and local culture that shaped this strategic region just outside New York City.
As New Jersey marks the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, Travels with Darley explores the people and places that shaped the fight for independence in the Garden State.
⭐ Featured Locations in this PBS Episode from "Travels with Darley" | New Jersey’s Revolutionary Road to 250
Connecticut Farms Presbyterian Church — Union, New Jersey
Meet Reverend Christian Iosso to hear about a pivotal Revolutionary War site connected to the Battle of Connecticut Farms, where faith, community, and conflict intersected during the fight for independence.
Union Township Historical Society — Union, New Jersey
Darley Newman meets David Arminio of the Union Township Historical Society to uncover how local stories, landmarks, and everyday people shaped Union Township’s role during the Revolutionary period. Darley Newman also meets historian Jonathan Mercantini of Kean University to hear about how women shaped the Revolutionary War.
Boxwood Hall State Historic Site — Elizabeth, New Jersey
At Boxwood Hall State Historic Site, Darley Newman meets Katherine Craig, who brings this elegant Revolutionary-era home to life while sharing stories of the prominent family who lived here and the site’s connection to George Washington.
Liberty Hall Museum — Union, New Jersey
Home of the influential Livingston family, this site tells the story of political leadership, liberty, and legacy during America’s founding. Darley Newman meets Rachael Goldberg at Liberty Hall Museum to explore one of New Jersey’s most important Revolutionary sites and the influential Livingston family’s impact on early American history.
Galloping Hill Inn — Union, New Jersey
At the historic Galloping Hill Inn, Darley Newman meets owner George Thomas to try hot dogs and hears about this 95-year-old entrepreneur's legacy and location with Revolutionary War significance.
Springfield Historical Society — Springfield, New Jersey
Darley Newman meets Linda Jurczak of the Springfield Historical Society to learn about daily life during the Revolutionary era and stories connected to the Battle of Springfield and the people who lived through it. She sees the cannonball for which "The Cannon Ball House" is so well known.
First Republic — Elizabeth, New Jersey
Located in one of New Jersey’s oldest cities, Darley tries Haitian cuisine and takes in art by Kervin Andre with small business owner Stanley Neron.
Valenca Restaurant — Elizabeth, New Jersey
Darley visits a restaurant where Portuguese food takes center stage and shares about the diverse people who call Elizabeth, New Jersey home.
Shady Rest Country Club — Scotch Plains, New Jersey
Darley Newman meets Susan Hamlette-Mayers and Tom Donatelli to learn about the Shady Rest Country Club, the first African American–owned and operated country club in the United States, and the importance of preserving these stories through oral history.
Stage House Tavern — Scotch Plains, New Jersey
A former stagecoach stop where travelers, soldiers, and locals once gathered along key Revolutionary-era routes. At the historic Stage House Tavern, Darley Newman meets Dustin Noel to discuss colonial-era taverns, stagecoach travel, and how this location has remained a gathering place for centuries.
Historical Society of Plainfield — Plainfield, New Jersey
Preserving the stories of everyday citizens whose lives were shaped by the Revolutionary era and its aftermath. Darley Newman meets Nancy Piwowar of the Historical Society of Plainfield at The Drake House to discover how local history, everyday citizens, and personal stories help keep the Revolutionary past alive today.
Watch for this episode on your location PBS TV station!
Explore Union County, New Jersey, where Revolutionary history comes alive in "Travels with Darley: Revolutionary Road Trip Part V," coming to PBS stations and streaming as part of Season 13. Join travel expert Darley Newman to explore the First Presbyterian Church in Elizabeth and Patriot-era cemeteries to historic locations in Scotch Plains, Springfield, and Plainfield. Discover battles, espionage, and local culture that shaped this strategic region just outside New York City.
As New Jersey marks the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, Travels with Darley explores the people and places that shaped the fight for independence in the Garden State.
⭐ Featured Locations in this PBS Episode from "Travels with Darley" | New Jersey’s Revolutionary Road to 250
Connecticut Farms Presbyterian Church — Union, New Jersey
Meet Reverend Christian Iosso to hear about a pivotal Revolutionary War site connected to the Battle of Connecticut Farms, where faith, community, and conflict intersected during the fight for independence.
Union Township Historical Society — Union, New Jersey
Darley Newman meets David Arminio of the Union Township Historical Society to uncover how local stories, landmarks, and everyday people shaped Union Township’s role during the Revolutionary period. Darley Newman also meets historian Jonathan Mercantini of Kean University to hear about how women shaped the Revolutionary War.
Boxwood Hall State Historic Site — Elizabeth, New Jersey
At Boxwood Hall State Historic Site, Darley Newman meets Katherine Craig, who brings this elegant Revolutionary-era home to life while sharing stories of the prominent family who lived here and the site’s connection to George Washington.
Liberty Hall Museum — Union, New Jersey
Home of the influential Livingston family, this site tells the story of political leadership, liberty, and legacy during America’s founding. Darley Newman meets Rachael Goldberg at Liberty Hall Museum to explore one of New Jersey’s most important Revolutionary sites and the influential Livingston family’s impact on early American history.
Galloping Hill Inn — Union, New Jersey
At the historic Galloping Hill Inn, Darley Newman meets owner George Thomas to try hot dogs and hears about this 95-year-old entrepreneur's legacy and location with Revolutionary War significance.
Springfield Historical Society — Springfield, New Jersey
Darley Newman meets Linda Jurczak of the Springfield Historical Society to learn about daily life during the Revolutionary era and stories connected to the Battle of Springfield and the people who lived through it. She sees the cannonball for which "The Cannon Ball House" is so well known.
First Republic — Elizabeth, New Jersey
Located in one of New Jersey’s oldest cities, Darley tries Haitian cuisine and takes in art by Kervin Andre with small business owner Stanley Neron.
Valenca Restaurant — Elizabeth, New Jersey
Darley visits a restaurant where Portuguese food takes center stage and shares about the diverse people who call Elizabeth, New Jersey home.
Shady Rest Country Club — Scotch Plains, New Jersey
Darley Newman meets Susan Hamlette-Mayers and Tom Donatelli to learn about the Shady Rest Country Club, the first African American–owned and operated country club in the United States, and the importance of preserving these stories through oral history.
Stage House Tavern — Scotch Plains, New Jersey
A former stagecoach stop where travelers, soldiers, and locals once gathered along key Revolutionary-era routes. At the historic Stage House Tavern, Darley Newman meets Dustin Noel to discuss colonial-era taverns, stagecoach travel, and how this location has remained a gathering place for centuries.
Historical Society of Plainfield — Plainfield, New Jersey
Preserving the stories of everyday citizens whose lives were shaped by the Revolutionary era and its aftermath. Darley Newman meets Nancy Piwowar of the Historical Society of Plainfield at The Drake House to discover how local history, everyday citizens, and personal stories help keep the Revolutionary past alive today.
Watch for this episode on your location PBS TV station!
