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New Jersey Revolutionary Road Trip | Union County Historic Sites | Travels with Darley (PBS)

Explore Union County, New Jersey’s Revolutionary history, culture, and cuisine with Darley Newman in this episode of Travels with Darley as part of New Jersey’s Revolutionary Road to 250 — leading up to the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. From Revolutionary War battle sites and historic homes to diverse local cuisine and cultural landmarks, Darley meets the historians, preservationists, and community leaders keeping New Jersey’s stories alive today. These are places you can visit, too! 📍 Featured Locations in Union County, New Jersey Connecticut Farms Presbyterian Church — Union, NJ Darley meets Reverend Christian Iosso at this pivotal Revolutionary War site tied to the Battle of Connecticut Farms, where faith, community, and conflict intersected during the fight for independence. Caldwell Parsonage & Union Township Historical Society — Union, NJ With David Arminio of the Union Township Historical Society, Darley explores how local landmarks and everyday people shaped Union Township during the Revolutionary era. Historian Jonathan Mercantini of Kean University shares insights on the important role of women during the American Revolution. Boxwood Hall State Historic Site — Elizabeth, NJ Darley meets Katherine Craig at this elegant 18th-century home linked to George Washington, learning about the prominent family who lived here and Elizabeth’s Revolutionary past. Liberty Hall Museum — Union, NJ At the home of the influential Livingston family, Darley meets Rachael Goldberg to explore one of New Jersey’s most important Revolutionary sites and the political leadership that shaped early America. Galloping Hill Inn — Union, NJ Darley meets owner George Thomas to try a classic hot dog and hear about this historic roadside landmark with ties to Revolutionary War routes. “The Cannonball House” | Springfield Historical Society — Springfield, NJ Darley meets Linda Jurczak to learn about daily life during the Revolutionary era and the Battle of Springfield, including the famous cannonball embedded in this historic home. 🍽 Local Culture & Cuisine in Elizabeth, New Jersey First Republic — Elizabeth, NJ Darley experiences Haitian cuisine and art with small business owner Stanley Neron and artist Kervin Andre. Valenca Restaurant — Elizabeth, NJ Discover the flavors of Portuguese cuisine in one of New Jersey’s oldest and most diverse cities. Shady Rest Country Club — Scotch Plains, NJ Darley meets Susan Hamlette-Mayers and Tom Donatelli at the first African American–owned and operated country club in the United States, where oral histories preserve an important chapter of American history. Stage House Tavern — Scotch Plains, NJ Once a stagecoach stop along Revolutionary routes, this historic tavern remains a gathering place today. Darley meets Dustin Noel to learn about colonial travel and tavern life. Drake House | Historical Society of Plainfield — Plainfield, NJ Darley meets Nancy Piwowar to explore how local historians preserve the stories of everyday citizens whose lives were shaped by the American Revolution. ⭐ Plan your own Revolutionary Road Trip through Union County, New Jersey and discover the people, places, and stories that shaped America. 📺 Watch for this episode of Travels with Darley on PBS and streaming platforms this winter. Learn more at darley-newman.com and look for Darley's new "Revolutionary Road Trip" book.