The Liberty Trail
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- parking
- restrooms
- wheelchair_accessible
- parking
- accessible_parking
- wheelchair_accessible
- pet_friendly
- parking
- accessible_parking
- wheelchair_accessible
- restrooms
- wifi
- parking
- restrooms
- pet_friendly
- parking
- accessible_parking
- wheelchair_accessible
- restrooms
- wifi
- parking
- accessible_parking
- wheelchair_accessible
- parking
- restrooms
- wheelchair_accessible
- parking
- accessible_parking
- restrooms
- pet_friendly
- parking
- accessible_parking
- wheelchair_accessible
- restrooms
- parking
- accessible_parking
- wheelchair_accessible
- restrooms
- wifi
- parking
- accessible_parking
- wheelchair_accessible
- restrooms
- wifi
- parking
- wheelchair_accessible
- restrooms
- pet_friendly
- parking
- restrooms
- wheelchair_accessible
- parking
- accessible_parking
- restrooms
Explore the many guided tours of The Liberty Trail
This Day on the Liberty Trail
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.A former Revolutionary War captain, he led Shays' Rebellion in protest of economic hardships and oppressive taxation, which ultimately exposed the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and influenced the ratification of the U.S. Constitution.
George Washington’s leadership guided the American colonies through revolution and into nationhood. As a general and the first president, he played a crucial role in shaping the United States’ early foundations.
Overshadowed by Paul Revere famous midnight ride, Dawes also rode through the night on April 18, 1775, warning of the British march to Concord. He escaped capture and later served in the Revolutionary War.
Carl von Donop, a Hessian colonel, sought glory in the American Revolution but blundered at Trenton—possibly distracted by a "beautiful widow." To redeem himself, he led a doomed assault on Fort Mercer in 1777, suffering fatal wounds. Arrogant and unpopular, his American dream ended in defeat by the Delaware River.