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American Revolution Walks Program

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Updated February 21, 2011

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About the Program:

Walk an AVA-sanctioned walk at 15 sites of significance to the American Revolution to earn a patch award. The walks may be regular weekend or year-round self-guided walking events if the route goes by a site of significance to the American Revolution. Such sites would include battlefields, encampments, fortifications and other areas where activities took place directly related to the Revolution during the years 1773-1782.

Dates and Locations:

The program runs April, 2004 through December 31, 2008. The AVA has sanctioned routes and scheduled events throughout the USA. "Starting Point", the AVA's yearly guide to their 1400 self-guided trails. Weekend events are listed on the AVA web site by state, as well as year-round events.

Rewards:

Redeem the book when complete to receive a special patch. The patch is included in the price of the book.

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