Route 1776: Celebrating America 250 at the NC First in Freedom Festival

In the early morning, fog often rises over the dense web of tangled pines and swampland as you walk through 250 years of history at Moores Creek National Battlefield, about twenty miles north of Wilmington. It was here, on February 27, 1776, that the first major Patriot victory of the American Revolution took place. It […]

Revolutionary Road Trip: Pocket Travel Guide to the Cape Fear

In our last post, we did a deep dive historical travel itinerary digging into everything from the origins of the name ‘Cape Fear’ to the high-stakes drama of the Stamp Act Crisis, to Burning of Fort Johnston and Battle of Moores Creek Bridge to British Occupation and beyond. We met leading patriots like Sons of […]

America 250 -Liberty Trails: Third Provincial Congress in Hillsborough NC

On Saturday, September 6th I had the privilege to travel back in time 250 years to one of the pivotal events in North Carolina’s movement towards independence during the American Revolution: The 3rd Provincial Congress. Held in Hillsborough NC from August to September 1775, this Congress featured a now ‘who’s who’ of Hall of Fame […]

Liberty Trails: Patrick Henry Adventures in Virginia

In early May my mom and I embarked on a time-traveling adventure from Williamsburg to Richmond to Hanover County, Virginia, following the footsteps of patriot Patrick Henry. We explored everything from the site of his Stamp Act debate in Williamsburg in 1765, to the site of his fiery ‘Give me Liberty or Give me Death […]

America 250 -Liberty Trails: St. John’s Church Richmond

In today’s edition of American Nomad, we’re journeying back 250 years to a pivotal moment in American history. It was within the humble walls of Richmond’s St. John’s Parish Church that the fires of liberty were ignited, as the silver-tongued orator Patrick Henry delivered his electrifying ‘Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death!’ speech, setting […]

Your Guide to Norfolk VA: Battleships, Beach Fun & More!

We’re continuing our Virginia adventures, driving a few miles from coastal views and boardwalk vibes at Virginia Beach to the vibrant port of Norfolk. With a population of around 250,000, Norfolk’s strategic position at the confluence of the Elizabeth River and Chesapeake Bay has always made it a vital hub for shipping and shipbuilding. Today, […]

Must-See in Williamsburg VA

In our last American Nomad adventure, we journeyed back to the 18th century, where we explored the historic streets of Colonial Williamsburg, discovering what life was like in America’s first colony and the city’s important part in the American Revolution. Today we’re continuing our Williamsburg adventures, learning about fun activities in the area from historic […]