From Plymouth to Hampton Roads
From Plymouth to Hampton Roads is an itinerary along the Atlantic coast of the United States, showcasing the nation's early history, from the first Anglo-American settlements in the 17th century to the American Civil War, which ended in 1865.
UnderstandAs for most American historical routes, it follows a chronology of migration and development, beginning with the first colonies in Massachusetts, along the Freedom Trail in Boston, following the relocation of the…
Get aroundThe route is 450 mi long as the crow flies, and more than 600 mi by road.
DestinationsAs the northeast corridor has too many colonial and antebellum locations to list, this article describes National historic areas in the United States, United States National Monuments, the state equivalent of those,…
Go nextWith the country's independence, colonization of the Midwest began; see industrialization of the United States and American Industry Tour.
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