Washington's Journey to Cambridge

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1775 american revolution george washington

This tour traces Washington's path as he journeyed from Philadelphia to Cambridge in late June and early July of 1775.

Washington characterizes the trip in a letter to Congress dated July 10, 1775:

"I arrived safely [...] after a journey attended with a good deal of fatigue and retarded by necessary attentions to successive civilities which accompanied me in my whole route."

Stops on this tour:

Washington Marker

42°22’2.3” N, 71°11’14.6” W

Marker located in front of Watertown Free Public Library. Washington passed this way on to...

This marker doesn't actually state when Washington passed this point, but it is possible it occurred on July 2, 1775.Washington arrived in Cambridge, only one town away, on July 3, 1775. ... (more...)

The Washington Elm

42°22’35.0” N, 71°7’17.4” W

Under this tree in Cambridge Common George Washington took formal command of what he called...

This is the end of one journey, and the beginning of another for Washington.I'm always struck at how modest this monument is, given the importance of the event it commemorates. (more...)

This tour was updated about 1 year ago by Matthew Bellantoni.

Created by Matthew Bellantoni about 1 year ago.

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