Saratoga’s Revolutionary Heritage That Made a Worldwide Impact Returns to the National Stage Leading into America’s 250th
Emmy-Nominated PBS Travel Host & Author Connects the Turning Point of the Revolution to America’s 250th Birthday with Revolutionary Road Trip. Darley Newman and Saratoga 250 leaders available for advance interviews on Saratoga’s pivotal role, heritage tourism, and the upcoming national book launch event being held at Universal Preservation Hall in Saratoga on June 30.
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — As the nation prepares to celebrate America’s 250th birthday on July 4, Saratoga offers a critical and compelling angle to the story of the nation’s founding: the Battles of Saratoga, the military turning point that secured America’s founding freedom and continues to draw visitors today.
To help tell that story, Emmy Award-nominated PBS travel host, writer, and author Darley Newman will return to Saratoga for a national book launch event celebrating Saratoga’s Revolutionary heritage and America’s upcoming 250th birthday. The event will feature the release of Revolutionary Road Trip: Hidden Stories from America’s Founding Journey and an exclusive screening focused on Saratoga’s role in the American Revolution.
The timing connects Saratoga’s world-changing Revolutionary heritage and ongoing hospitality appeal to the upcoming July 4 and America 250 news cycles. The Battles of Saratoga were a multi-week campaign encompassing two distinct battles, a siege, and the first-ever surrender of a full British field army. The story also presents a timely opportunity to report on how accessible and affordable heritage tourism can be, showcasing low-cost public events that blend history with contemporary travel, including dynamic hospitality and entertainment destinations.
The June 30 event will additionally offer a preview of the major Battles of Saratoga 250th commemorative events planned for 2027.
Interview Opportunities
The following individuals are available for advance interviews regarding the book, the region’s history, heritage tourism, and preparations for America’s 250th anniversary:
Darley Newman – Emmy Award-nominated PBS travel host, writer, and author of Revolutionary Road Trip. Newman can discuss her multimedia approach to bringing history to life for modern travelers, including the dedicated chapter on Saratoga’s historic sites and noted hospitality destinations.
Lauren Roberts – Saratoga County Historian and Chair of the Saratoga 250 Commission. Roberts will discuss Saratoga’s Revolutionary-era legacy and offer sneak peeks into the major national Battles of Saratoga 250th commemorative events coming in 2027.
William Teator – Executive Director of the Campaign for Saratoga 250, Inc. Teator can provide local context on the region’s growing visibility and efforts to promote the Saratoga Revolutionary Experience heritage travel resource.
Revolutionary Road Trip Saratoga Screening
The June 30 event will include:
- Book Release: National launch of Revolutionary Road Trip: Hidden Stories from America’s Founding Journey (Trade Paperback, Regalo Press). Book art and event image are available.
- Revolutionary Screening: An exclusive “Director’s Cut” screening featuring never-before-seen footage and outtakes from the PBS Travels with Darley: Revolutionary Road Trip episode focused on Saratoga. The episode was released nationwide via PBS in 2024, with airings through 2025 across all top 10 U.S. markets.
- Program Highlights: An expert panel discussion featuring Darley Newman and Saratoga 250 Chair and County Historian Lauren Roberts, who were previously pictured together during a 2024 Smithsonian Institution discussion in Washington, D.C.
- Special Performance: A musical performance by Billboard-charting singer-songwriter Cassandra Kubinski.
- Community Participation: Area entrepreneurs featured in the prior broadcast and streaming episode will be on hand.
Event Details
Date: Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Doors Open: 5:15 p.m.
Program Begins: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Universal Preservation Hall (UPH), Saratoga Springs, New York
Book Details: Revolutionary Road Trip (Trade Paperback, Regalo Press) will be officially released on June 30, 2026.
Darley Newman has conducted thousands of broadcast and streaming media appearances across the nation and is available for interview booking.
For more information, review the full event details: Revolutionary Road Trip Saratoga Screening.
Media Contacts
The Campaign for Saratoga 250, Inc.
William Teator, Executive Director
(703) 338-0152 mobile
billt@saratoga250.com
Darley Newman (Producer)
Evelyn Kwan Green, Ph.D., Consulting Producer, YOLCC
(251) 284-4662
evelyn@yolcc.com
