From News Desk
As the US prepares to mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in 2026, the non-profit organisation The Pursuit of History has announced The Pursuit of History for America’s 250th, an exclusive travel series covering the critical points on the long road to becoming a new nation. Held in historic sites and focusing on the events of 250 years ago, the series will visit 15 locations through 2033, concluding 250 years after the Treaty of Paris in 1783, which brought an end to the war and recognition of the new United States.
“The Pursuit of History for America’s 250th is a once-in-lifetime opportunity to explore these historic sites and events with the nation’s foremost experts,” according to Lee Wright, Founder and President of The Pursuit of History. “This is the history – the whole story, without embellishment or apology – of our long struggle for Independence and becoming a new nation.”
Launched in Spring 2024, The Pursuit of History -: Rebellion in New England attracted discerning history lovers from across the country to Washington’s Headquarters in Cambridge for talks, walking tours, and behind-the-scenes visits to historic sites and archives. In Spring of 2025, The Pursuit of History: The Outbreak of War was held in the Wright Tavern in Concord, with visits to other sites in Lexington and Concord. In early August 2025, people traveled from a dozen states to meet in the Paul Revere House for The Pursuit of History: The Siege and Liberation of Boston, visiting battlefields and redoubts, learning about what happened at Bunker Hill, what life was like under siege, and how the siege was ultimately lifted.
According to Program Director and Author JL Bell, “We’re creating these events for people who want to understand not just what happened in July 1776, but the years of struggle and setback that led to the Treaty of Paris. We’ll see many parts of the war in many places. And we’ll gain a much sharper appreciation of the actions and decisions that led ultimately to creation of a new, independent nation.”
The Pursuit of History for America’s 250th will visit 15 historic locations in the years ahead, each trip focused on the events of 250 years ago.
Spring 2026: The Road to Independence | Philadelphia, PA
Fall 2026: The British Empire Strikes Back | Trenton, NJ
Spring 2027: The Challenges of Independence | Quincy, MA
Fall 2027: The Burgoyne Campaign | Saratoga, NY
Spring 2028: Brandywine, Valley Forge, and Monmouth | Valley Forge, PA
Fall 2028: Diplomacy and War | Annapolis, MD
Spring 2029: The Naval War | Alexandria, VA
Fall 2029: War in the Interior | Fort Stanwix, Rome, NY
Spring 2030: The British Empire Strikes Back Again | Charleston, SC
Fall 2030: Arnold’s Betrayal | West Point, NY
Spring 2031: The War in the South | Charlotte, NC
Fall 2031: The Decisive Siege | Yorktown, VA
Spring 2032: The Revolutionary War Beyond Our Shores | The Caribbean
Fall 2032: The Plight of the Loyalists | Halifax, Nova Scotia
Spring 2033: A Farewell to Arms | New York, NY
Group size is limited to 40 people and regularly sells out. Dates and locations subject to change.
Disclaimer – The details expressed in this post are from the companies responsible for sending this post for publication. This website doesn’t endorse the details published here. Readers are urged to use their own discretion while making a decision about purchasing or using a product related to this company. There has been no monetary benefit to the Publisher/Editor/Website Owner for publishing this post and the Website Owner takes no responsibility for the impacts of purchasing or using these products on the reader.
Global Perspectives... 