A Living Tribute
The Daughters of the American Revolution’s Pathway of the Patriots project was born of a want to honor the many brave Patriots who fought for American Independence in a physical and lasting way.
This special memorial is located in Yorktown, VA where General George Washington and the Continental Army vanquished Great Britian’s General Cornwallis. It is fitting to have a living memorial in this historic place. A groundbreaking and dedication of the site occurred in 2024, with DAR leadership and members joining with the project team and representatives from the American Battlefield Trust.
As of Fall 2026, all of the 250 trees have been planted, and the linked map below shows the location of each Patriot’s tree in the grove. A parking lot and location signage are in the process of being fabricated and installed, with the site fully opening to visitors in Spring 2027. Interested in visiting before then? Visit the site at 401 Crawford Road, Yorktown, VA and use the below map to view all of the Patriot’s trees planted in the grove!
This project is a collaboration between the Daughters of the American Revolution and the American Battlefield Trust, with the trees being planted on Trust owned land and maintained by the Trust. The funds for this project were raised among DAR members, and each of the 250 Patriots honored has details of their lives laid out for all to learn about.
