The Historic Traveler Magazine

The largely untold stories of Black soldiers in integrated regiments like the 1st Rhode Island Regiment can help Historic Traveler readers understand which Revolutionary War battle sites and museums now feature accurate documentation of Black participation—creating concrete travel destinations where this history comes alive.

For Historic Traveler's audience, highlight how following the geographic routes and homesteads of leaders like Crispus Attucks, Peter Salem, and James Armistead Lafayette creates a meaningful historical tour itinerary that connects major cities and lesser-known regional sites.

Discuss how plantations and colonial sites that Historic Traveler readers visit often omit the role of enslaved and free Black laborers in building infrastructure—providing expert perspective on which locations are now revising their interpretation to tell complete stories.