The Liberty Trail

Tours Along The Trail

Explore the many guided tours of The Liberty Trail

Francis Marion ordering the construction of defenses at Port's Ferry by Dale Watson

South Carolina

Tour

Port's Ferry

Johnsonville, SC

A colorized engraving of minutemen bidding their loved ones adieu at Lexington

Massachusetts

Tour

Lexington on Foot

Lexington, MA

James Peale (1749-1831), The Battle of Princeton, ca. 1782,

New Jersey

Tour

Princeton Battlefield

Princeton, NJ

Jul. 2, 1775

New Jersey

The New Jersey Constitution is created at Indian King Tavern

Jul. 2, 1812

New York

Portrait of Peter Gansevoort by Gilbert Stuart

Peter Gansevoort, the "Hero of Fort Stanwix," dies at the age of 62 in Albany, New York

Jul. 6, 1736

New Jersey

Daniel Morgan, the future hero of Cowpens, is born in Hunterdon County, New Jersey

Jul. 6, 1776

After four hours of fighting in dense woods, Patriot forces retreat from Fort Ann due to low ammunition supplies

Jul. 6, 1802

Virginia

Daniel Morgan passes away on his birthday at 66 in Winchester, Virginia

Jul. 10, 1817

United Kingdom

Portrait of Hugh Percy, Second Duke of Northumberland

Hugh Percy dies of "rheumatic gout" at 74 years old

Jul. 11, 1847

Wisconsin

Depiction of Stephen Tainter by Dale Watson

Stephen Tainter, a former Massachusetts militiaman, dies at 87 in the Wisconsin Territory

Jul. 12, 1780

South Carolina

Depiction of Huck's Defeat at the Battle of Williamson's Plantation/Brattonsville

British Captain Christian Huck is killed at Brattonsville following a raid on Patriot leaders' homes

Jul. 12, 1814

United Kingdom

William Howe dies at 84 in Plymouth, United Kingdom following decades of military service

Jul. 13, 1729

Massachusetts

Minuteman Statue Detail Courtesy of Mike Talplacido

John Parker, famous leader of the Lexington Minutemen Militia, is born in Lexington, Province of Massachusetts Bay

Jul. 16, 1779

New York

"Mad" Anthony Wayne leads a successful Patriot assault at Stony Point, helping secure the Hudson River Valley

Jul. 16, 1781

South Carolina

British forces set Biggin Church ablaze to prevent munitions and supplies from falling into Patriot hands

Jul. 17, 1749

New York

Peter Gansevoort, member of the Dutch aristocracy and future colonel of the Continental Army, is born in Albany

Jul. 25, 1750

Massachusetts

A protrail of Henry Knox leaning on a cannon

The "Father of American Artillery," Henry Knox, is born in Boston, Massachusetts

Jul. 26, 1727

United Kingdom

Horatio Gates, future Virginia planter and Patriot General, is born in Essex, England

Jul. 26, 1780

South Carolina

Loyalist Patrick Moore stands in front of Thicketty by Dale Watson

Fort Thicketty capitulates to a Patriot militia force led by Isaac Shelby

Jul. 27, 1775

Massachusetts

Portrait of Dr. Benjamin Church with spy codes behind him

Benjamin Church becomes the "Chief Physician & Director General" of the Medical Service of the Continental Army

Jul. 29, 1781

North Carolina

Patriot Colonel Philip Alston is ambushed by Loyalists at the House in the Horseshoe, leading to a four-hour skirmish

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The Liberty Trail Storytellers

Exploring the history and stories of the American Revolution.

Great Bridge Museum Courtesy of the Great Bridge Battlefield & Waterways Museum

The Blog

Behind the Scenes (and stories) at the Great Bridge Museum

An AI rendered image of Moores Creek Bridge

The Blog

The Bridge of Defiance

The Blog

Flightpath to Independence: The Halifax Resolves

Videos Along the Liberty Trail

Exploring the history and stories of the American Revolution.

Video/Audio

The Saratoga Campaign Animated Map

A still from Oriskany: End of the Iroquois Confederacy

Video/Audio

Oriksany: End of the Iroquois Confederacy

Bennington Battle Mural depicting Officers and Native Americans

Video/Audio

Battle of Bennington: Victory in the North

Uncovering History

We invite you to visit the preserved locations along the Liberty Trail and to immerse
yourself in the extraordinary events that determined the fate of a nation.

A modern-day photo fo Camden Battlefield

Battlefields

Discover the historic fields, farms, and forests across The Liberty Trail where pivotal battles were fought and the foundations of our nation were forged.

Revolutionary War reenactment showing three riders on horses

Events

Discover all The Liberty Trail has to offer through local festivals, re-enactments and community events.

Kershaw House. Two stories of white siding levels with large porches on a brick foundation

Historic Sites

Journey through The Liberty Trail’s rich historical sites to uncover their pivotal roles in securing America’s independence.

Tours

Discover The Liberty Trail through immersive guided tours—right at your fingertips.

State Parks

Discover The Liberty Trail’s diverse parks and forests, where both Loyalists and Patriots once ventured.

Outdoor Activities

Whether you hike, bike, boat, fish or golf, find all your favorite outdoor fun.

Family Friendly Adventures

Discover a part of our nation’s history at historic landmarks and events.

image of a river running through a forest with the words "Discover South Carolina's Revolutionary Rivers"

Revolutionary Rivers Trail

Kayaking & Canoeing

The South Carolina Revolutionary Rivers Trail follows the stomping grounds of Revolutionary War hero General Francis Marion. The 66-mile trail offers paddlers a unique experience of floating through swampland that was once traversed by Patriots engaged in guerrilla warfare against the Loyalists.

a little girl running through a field with a toy musket

Kids' Visit to Cowpens National Battlefield

Battlefield | National Park

Cowpens is the site of the battle that turned the tide for the patriots and George Washington's Continental Army in the Revolutionary War. A perfect place to take kids for a little history lesson.

Be A Junior Ranger!

National Park | living history site

Explore, Learn, and Protect at the Junior Ranger program at Charles Pinckney National Historic Site, available to visitors of all ages! Use this program to uniquely explore and learn about your national parks, and how you can help protect them today and into the future.