The Road to 250

Benjamin Banneker was a scientist, astronomer, mathematician, and inventor whose brilliance challenged barriers in early America. His work helped survey Washington D.C. and inspired generations of innovators. Visit TheRoadTo250.com and discover the stories of America’s overlooked pioneers.

America had won its independence, but the nation still needed a leader to guide it forward. George Washington became the first President of the United States and helped shape what the presidency would become for generations. Visit TheRoadTo250.com and explore the leaders who helped build America from the ground up.

In 1787, delegates gathered in Philadelphia to create a new system of government unlike anything the world had ever seen. The United States Constitution established the framework for American democracy and became one of the most influential governing documents in human history.
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As America struggled to shape its new government, Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay wrote a series of essays defending the Constitution. Known as the Federalist Papers, these writings helped persuade Americans to support the new framework of government that still guides the nation today.
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The Revolutionary War officially came to an end in 1783 with the signing of the Treaty of Paris. Britain formally recognized the independence of the United States, transforming thirteen former colonies into a new nation and launching America onto the world stage.
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Deborah Sampson disguised herself as a man and secretly joined the Continental Army during the American Revolution. Fighting bravely in battle and enduring the hardships of military life, she became one of the most remarkable and courageous figures of the Revolutionary era.
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In 1781, American and French forces trapped the British army at Yorktown, Virginia. After weeks of relentless bombardment, General Cornwallis surrendered, effectively ending the Revolutionary War. The victory at Yorktown secured America’s independence and changed world history forever.
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General Benjamin Lincoln played a critical role during the American Revolution and became forever linked to its final victory. After enduring defeat earlier in the war, Lincoln was chosen to formally accept the British surrender at Yorktown, helping bring America’s fight for independence to a triumphant close.
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America’s fight for independence gained a powerful new ally when France joined the Revolution. Supplies, warships, soldiers, and financial support from the French would help turn the tide against Britain and lead the colonies closer to victory. The alliance became one of the most important partnerships in American history.
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The winter at Valley Forge pushed the Continental Army to the brink. Soldiers battled freezing temperatures, hunger, disease, and despair. But instead of collapsing, Washington’s army emerged stronger and more disciplined than ever before. Valley Forge became a turning point where sacrifice helped forge the spirit of a new nation.
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