Delaware Revolutionary Road Trip: Travels with Darley Full Episode

Explore Delaware on a "Revolutionary Road Trip" to visit historical landmarks, museums, state parks, taverns and hidden gems to discover the state’s pivotal role in the American Revolution with Darley Newman and local experts. Discover Delaware’s captivating heritage, from the historic New Castle Courthouse and Cooch’s Bridge Historic Site to the vibrant city of Wilmington with its Revolutionary War landmarks. Visit the John Dickinson Plantation and the Zwaanandael Museum along the Delaware Bay in Lewes for insights into colonial life and enjoy bird watching at Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge. This episode reveals the unique stories that shaped Delaware’s legacy and places modern travelers can visit today. 📍 Featured Destinations for your Delaware Travel Itinerary: New Castle Courthouse Museum – step inside one of America’s oldest courthouses with Juliette Wurm. It was also Delaware's first capital building and meeting place for the colonial and first state General Assembly. New Castle History -- take a walk through charming New Castle with Mike Connolly to the Amstel House, which George Washington visited. Cooch’s Bridge Historic Site – visit the location of Delaware’s only Revolutionary War battle. Vertie Lee shares the story behind what today is hallowed ground. The Old State House in Dover -- Vertie Lee gives Darley Newman a tour of The Old State House in Dover. Built in 1791, the Old State House served as Delaware’s capitol during the United States’ critical early years as a nation. Wilmington's Grand Opera House -- Skip Pannella, Executive Director of The Grand Opera House shares the theater’s history, including ties to the American Revolution and Lafayette. Hale-Byrnes House – historic home where a critical Council of War took place before the Battle of Brandywine. Darley Newman meets with reenactors Kim Burdick and Joshua Loper. John Dickinson Plantation – visit the home of the “Penman of the Revolution" and the history of the burial ground for enslaved people with Gloria Henry. Zwaanendael Museum – dive into maritime and colonial history in Lewes with Devon Filicicchia, including an unusual roadside attraction, The Merman. Deer Park Tavern -- Jeremy Hughes introduces us to this tavern that has been a landmark in Newark since 1851. Originally, the St. Patrick's Inn since 1747, the tavern is thought to have accommodated travelers such as Charles Mason, Jeremiah Dixon, George Washington and soldiers during the American Revolution. Newark, Delaware -- historian Jim Jones walks us along Main Street to explore Revolutionary War history around the University of Delaware. Hagley Museum – discover behind-the-scenes patent models and the invention of the Mason jar with Chris Cascio, Assistant Curator. White Clay Creek State Park – stand at the Mason-Dixon Tri-State Marker with Claire Mickletz and walk through this park that's popular for hikers, bikers and runners. Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge – go bird watching at a birder’s paradise and globally important wildlife area with Ranger Josh Smith. Nanticoke Indian Museum – the only Native American museum in Delaware and a National Historic Landmark. Darley takes you inside with Dr. Bonnie Hall. Liquid Alchemy Beverages – taste mead at Delaware’s first woman-owned meadery with owner, Terri Sorantino in Wilmington. Historic Houses of Odessa with Debbie Buckson, including why the Corbit-Sharp House is designated as part of the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Byway and the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom of the National Park Service. 🕊️ Meet inspiring locals like historians, curators, reenactors, and chefs who help bring the past to life while guiding Darley through today’s Delaware. Whether you're a history buff, nature lover, or curious traveler, this episode showcases Delaware’s rich Revolutionary heritage and must-see travel spots. 📺 Watch Travels with Darley on PBS, Amazon Prime & More: https://darley-newman.com 🔔 Subscribe for More Travel and Vacation Ideas: https://darley.link/youtubesubscribe Follow Darley for Travel Tips & Inspiration 🌍 Instagram: / ‪@DarleyNewmanTV‬ 📘 Facebook: / ‪@travelswithdarley‬ 🎵 TikTok: / ‪@DarleyNewmanTV‬ 🐦 Twitter (X): https://x.com/DarleyNewman #delaware #historyfacts #revolutionarywar #americanrevolution #wilmingtondelaware