Road to Revolution

There are over 40 stops along the Road to Revolution that feature a diverse range of stories about the men and women who fought for American independence. Visit sites like Monticello, Red Hill, and Stratford Hall to learn how America’s Founding Fathers developed the framework for a new government. Follow Jack Jouett’s ride across Louisa County to warn state officials of approaching British troops, and experience the bravery of William Flora as he and other Continental soldiers face off against British troops in Portsmouth.

There is no better way to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary, so start planning your journey along the trail today!

Map Features

Use this map to explore stops along the Road to Revolution! The blue pin represents your location and red pins represent sites on the trail. Click on a red pin to view details about the site. An information window will appear on the left side with details about the site. Click anywhere on the map to close the information box.

You can also filter by theme using the dropdown menu at the bottom right corner of the map. This will show only sites associated with the selected theme. To turn off the filter, click “Reset” on the right side of the search bar.

Getting to a Site

If you would like directions to a site, click the arrow icon in the top right corner of the information window. Directions from your current location will open in a new window.

You can also share the site and location information with friends by clicking the “share” icon.

Please note, the addresses listed in the information window for each site are approximate. For the most accurate GPS coordinate-based directions, please navigate using these instructions.