There are ten rocks, caves, and overlooks in New England named after King Philip – also known as Metacomet – the Pokanoket chief who waged war against England in a last ditch attempt to save the New World from becoming an English Empire. A videographer called “Under the Radar Van” visited all of them, in the order that Metacom did from 1675 to 1676, and in doing so followed the last year of his life. Each one is a beautiful place and tells a fascinating story. Click here for the 26-minute video posted on August 8, 2024.

The video begins with a stop at King Philip’s Stockade in Springfield, MA, and then proceeds to King Philip’s Oak in Schaghticoke, NY, and then to King Philip’s Rock in Winchenden, MA where Mary Rolandson was set free.

The hiker, photographer, and van dweller based in New England then made stops at King Philip’s Hill in Northfield, MA, King Philip’s Cave in Simsbury, CT. and King Philip’s Cave in Sharon, MA.

After spending some tme at King Philip’s Cave and at Metacom’s Seat in Bristol, the filmmaker ends his journey at the National Day of Mourning marker in Plymouth, MA.