The road is a mountain you climb to a thousand journeys…adventure is calling
In our last Revolutionary Road Trip stop, we visited the site of the Battle of Musgrove Mill, fought on (August 19, 1780) Check out the blog recap on Musgrove Mill here. This victory was the crucial spark that triggered a shift in momentum, laying the groundwork for the “turn of the tide” at Kings Mountain. […]
Read More Revolutionary Road Trip: Ninety Six, SCAfter a jam-packed weekend at the 245th anniversary of the Patriot victory at Cowpens, I decided to take a “Revolutionary detour” to an often overlooked but vital battle site: Musgrove Mill, located about thirty minutes south of Spartanburg, South Carolina. As I parked my car and headed toward the visitor center, I could feel the […]
Read More Revolutionary Road Trip: Musgrove MillA Revolutionary Living History Weekend… Walking the grounds of Cowpens National Battlefield during the 245th anniversary of this pivotal battle, the biting cold, dry air, and snow flurries made it easy to imagine the drama of 1781. The weather felt like a bridge to the past; as a living historian at the event explained to […]
Read More Revolutionary Road Trip: Cowpens – Devil of a WhippingThe Voice of the Constitution: A Conversation with Kyle Jenks Recently, I had the honor of speaking with Living Historian and Interpreter Kyle Jenks—known to many as Mr. James Madison. I was first introduced to Jenks’ work while visiting Philadelphia in March 2025; locals spoke fervently about his ability to walk the streets not merely […]
Read More The Drama of the Past Why James Madison Interpreter Kyle Jenks Doesn’t Call it “History”In today’s edition of American Nomad Traveler, we’re taking a Revolutionary Road Trip to scenic Smithfield, Virginia. Located just an hour from Colonial Williamsburg, Smithfield is a place where you can walk in the footsteps of legends, from George Washington to the “Peanut and Ham King” himself, P.D. Gwaltney. The town’s historic architecture tells a […]
Read More Hamming it Up in Smithfield VA: History, Culture and Small Town CharmThe week after Christmas, my mom and I enjoyed a “Revolutionary Road Trip” through the heart of Virginia’s Tidewater Region. Our journey took us from the cobblestones of Colonial Williamsburg to the riverfront at Berkeley Plantation, through the charming streets of Smithfield, and on toward the Battle of the Great Bridge Museum in Chesapeake and […]
Read More Revolutionary Road Trip: Tidewater Trails – Part IIThe week after Christmas, my mom and I enjoyed a “Revolutionary Road Trip” through the heart of Virginia’s Tidewater Region. Our journey took us from the cobblestones of Colonial Williamsburg to the riverfront at Berkeley Plantation, through the charming streets of Smithfield, and on toward the Battle of the Great Bridge Museum in Chesapeake and […]
Read More Revolutionary Roads: Virginia Tidewater Trails – Part I