Tuesday Jul 21, 2026
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
POWERHOUSE Arena
28 Adams Street (Corner of Adams & Water Street across from the Archway)
Brooklyn , NY
11201
The Event.
Follow along with travel expert Darley Newman as she road trips to hidden Revolutionary-era fortresses, authentic colonial taverns, and battlefields where hallowed ground and lesser-known heroes shaped a nation. Experience an evening with Darley and New York City history expert John Friia as they delve into the fascinating stories behind New York City and America’s hidden founding history. Drawing on her travels across the country and research for her “Travels with Darley: Revolutionary Road Trip” PBS TV series and new book, Darley will share untold stories, surprising discoveries, and places connected to the American Revolution travelers can visit today. As event moderator, John will offer insights from his own explorations of New York’s lesser-known landmarks, legends, and historic sites. Guests will also enjoy wine from Brotherhood Winery, America’s oldest winery, making for a lively discussion related to history, culture, and discovery.
About the Book.
Join award-winning storyteller Darley Newman on a journey through American Revolution sites in national parks, great cities like Charleston and Princeton, and obscure haunts like a colonial tavern in Gettysburg. From lighthearted adventures like tasting Martha Washington’s recipe for Cherry Bounce to an emotional trek with a military historian at Camden Battlefield, Revolutionary Road Trip catalogs oral histories, tales, and truths passed down by generations of guides, community members, and experts whose boots are on the ground at historic locations across the thirteen original colonies. Step into a colonial time machine with Darley for a memorable, beguiling trip! Based on firsthand research and experiences, Darley shares untold stories for an entertaining, enlightening look at the founding of America and why exploring this history is so important.
Mixing delightful and intriguing fact-filled stories with practical travel advice, Revolutionary Road Trip is for the curious, intrepid history lover and traveler.
About the Author.
Darley Newman is an award-winning host, producer, author, and travel expert recognized by Forbes for building a “PBS media empire.” She’s blended world-record feats with purposeful storytelling—from leaping off the world’s highest commercial bungee in Macao to riding horses across Botswana to interviewing civil rights witnesses and small business owners in rural United States. As the creator and host of Travels with Darley, Equitrekking, and Look Up with Darley, she combines travel, history, and narrative to uncover hidden gems across the United States and around the world. A trusted, authentic voice, her series and podcast reach dedicated fans on PBS, Amazon Prime, iHeart, and internationally in more than eighty-five nations. Darley has earned multiple Emmy Award nominations for hosting, writing, producing, and directing. She’s been honored with the North American Travel Journalist Award, Inspiring Woman Award, two Telly Awards, and induction into the Taste Awards Hall of Fame. Having filmed her series in destinations as close to home as New York City and Los Angeles and as far afield as Seoul, Uruguay, and Dubai, she inspires audiences to explore beyond their comfort zones. She is a graduate of The George Washington University.
About the Moderator.
John Friia is a New York City historian, internet personality, and TV contributor who turns Gotham’s hidden history into must-watch storytelling. As the creator of Here In NY, he brings his social media audience of over 350,000 followers on a journey to uncover what makes New York, New York. An award-winning honoree in CUNY’s first-ever 50 Under 50, Friia has appeared on The Drew Barrymore Show, The Kelly Clarkson Show, and NBC, and he delivers monthly segments on Pix11’s New York Living. He’s also been featured in the New York Post, amNewYork, and Newsweek, making history feel headline-worthy again.