During the Revolutionary War his duties as Commander in Chief kept George Washington almost constantly in motion during the eight years and six months he held this post.   It seemed to most people that he had stayed nearly everywhere, and the phrase "George Washington slept here" became a standard claim by many innkeepers who hoped it would attract tourists.

William S. Baker published a catalog of Washington's itinerary in 1892, and postcards with photos of many these locations were sold early in the twentieth century.

In 2002 William Clotsworthy (NCSSAR) published "In the Footsteps of George Washington", a biographical itinerary covering Washington's entire life - from Pope's Creek Plantation to Mount Vernon - describing over 300 extant places associated with Washington.

Charles Eugene Claghorn III (FLSSAR) read Washington's diaries and wrote an annotated itinerary.  Extracts from this book have been posted on the FLSSAR Web site under the book's title -- Washington's Travels in New England

Philip Hubbard (of Dayton, Ohio) has used these books and other sources to establish the places that Washington stopped for the night, along with photos of the buildings, where possible.  He has kindly agreed to allow the SAR to post a listing of the itinerary.

  WASHINGTON'S ITINERARY

It covers the places Washington stayed between the time he was appointed Commander-in-Chief (following Lexington) and the time he resigned that post -- eight years and six months later -- after the British had evacuated their troops from New York City.   It is a record of nearly daily moves to new locations, staying in the best homes, staying in remote taverns, sleeping in the field, and not sleeping at all when preparing for an early morning attack.

People with additional information on the itinerary are encouraged to contact him at:
    Philip Hubbard
    681 Deptford Ave.
    Dayton, OH 45429
    phubbard@woh.it.com