Revolutionary Roads: Virginia Tidewater Trails – Part I

The 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 […]

America 250-Liberty Trails: Fires of Fort Johnston, NC

On July 19, 2025, I had the exciting opportunity to travel to Southport, North Carolina to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Burning of Fort Johnston, a pivotal moment in North Carolina’s Revolutionary War history. I felt as if I had traveled back to 1775, when Patriot Militiamen Cornelius Harnett, John Ashe, and Robert Howe […]

York County SC: Revolutionary History, Amazing Scenery, Cool Towns

Get ready, American Nomads! For today’s adventure, we’re hitting the road to explore York County, SC. Located just minutes south of Charlotte, NC, York County is a must-visit travel destination. Here, you can step back in time at pivotal Revolutionary War sites like Kings Mountain National Military Park and Historic Brattonsville. Unwind in scenic parks, […]

Hampton VA: Anchored in HIstory and Out of this World

Today, we’re dropping anchor in Hampton, Virginia, a port city whose fascinating history stretches all the way back to 1607, when the first Jamestown settlers landed in the area . This remarkable city has played an active role in many of America’s most momentous events. From the earliest Native American cultures and first English permanent […]

Liberty Trails: Exploring Yorktown VA

Today on American Nomad, we’re continuing our Virginia adventures with a stop in the iconic community of Yorktown. This charming city, overlooking the York River, played witness to one of the most pivotal moments in American history. Imagine yourself back in October 1781, when General Washington’s Continental Army, alongside their French allies, achieved a decisive […]