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Historic Site | Historic House
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- wheelchair_accessible
Battlefield | National Park
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- restrooms
- wheelchair_accessible
State/County Park | Historic Site
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Historic Site | Gardens & Grounds
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Historic Site | Historic House
- parking
- accessible_parking
- wheelchair_accessible
- restrooms
- wifi
Battlefield | State/County Park
- parking
- wheelchair_accessible
- restrooms
- pet_friendly
National Park | Historic Site
- parking
- restrooms
- wheelchair_accessible
Tours Along The Trail
Explore the many guided tours of The Liberty Trail
This Day on the Liberty Trail
Jul. 2, 1775
New Jersey
Jul. 2, 1812
New York
Jul. 6, 1736
New Jersey
Jul. 6, 1802
Virginia
Jul. 10, 1817
United Kingdom
Jul. 11, 1847
Wisconsin
Jul. 12, 1780
South Carolina
Jul. 12, 1814
United Kingdom
Jul. 16, 1781
South Carolina
Jul. 25, 1750
Massachusetts
Jul. 26, 1727
United Kingdom
Jul. 26, 1780
South Carolina
Jul. 27, 1775
Massachusetts
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The Liberty Trail Storytellers
Exploring the history and stories of the American Revolution.
Videos Along the Liberty Trail
Exploring the history and stories of the American Revolution.
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.
Family Friendly Adventures
Discover a part of our nation’s history at historic landmarks and events.
Liberty Trail History Makers
The Revolutionary War was a war unlike any other — one of ideas and ideals, that shaped “the course of human events. Explore the history and personalities from this pivotal time in American history.
Biography
A Scottish exile turned American Patriot, Hugh Mercer rose from a fugitive of the Battle of Culloden to a trusted officer under George Washington. Mortally wounded while rallying his men at Princeton, his sacrifice became a symbol of American perseverance in the Revolution.
Biography
William Alexander, known as “Lord Stirling,” was a wealthy New Yorker who claimed a Scottish title and became a key Continental Army officer during the Revolutionary War, earning distinction at the Battle of Long Island and later serving in major campaigns like Princeton and Brandywine. Despite his aristocratic airs, he proved a loyal patriot and capable commander, ultimately dying of gout in 1783 just before the war’s end.
Biography
A career soldier loyal to the Crown, Donald MacDonald fought at Culloden before crossing the Atlantic to rally Scottish Highlanders for Britain during the American Revolution. His effort was cut short when he was captured after the Battle of Moore’s Creek Bridge and held by Patriot forces for more than a year.
Biography
Thomas Carney was an African American soldier who fought in the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War.
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