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Apps Along the Liberty Trail

Experience history like never before with the apps of the Liberty Trail! Enjoy guided tours and augmented reality experiences that bring historic battlefields to life. Dive into the past though Trail's array of free mobile apps today!

 

Augmented Reality

iPhone screenshots of The Liberty Trail AR Experience app

The Liberty Trail augmented reality app offers an immersive way to explore key sites of the American Revolution. Experience the battlefields where lives were risked and lost, and learn how the efforts of both soldiers and citizens shaped the future of the United States. Whether you're a longtime history fan or a first-time explorer, the Liberty Trail augmented reality app provides a unique and engaging way to discover America's fight for independence.

The Liberty Trail Augmented Reality app was produced with the support of an award of Federal funds from the American Battlefield Protection Program administered by the National Park Service.

Download The Liberty Trail AR experience for free today!

The Liberty Trail Massachusetts

Screenshots from several screens in The Liberty Trail Massachusetts App

Massachusetts was the spark that lit the fire of the American Revolution, home to defining events like the Boston Tea Party and the Battles of Lexington and Concord. Its towns, taverns, and commons became stages for rebellion and the birth of a new nation. The Liberty Trail Massachusetts connects you with this powerful legacy. Walk the same streets where colonists challenged an empire, stand where militias fired the first shots of war, and uncover the roles played by patriots, loyalists, women, and Black and Indigenous Americans in the fight for independence. Whether you're a history enthusiast or a curious traveler, The Liberty Trail invites you to step into the story.

Download The Liberty Trail Mass for free today!

Liberty Trail New Jersey

Fours screenshots from the Liberty Trail NJ app

The Liberty Trail NJ offers engaging, in-depth tours of sites related to the American Revolution. Visit the battlefields where lives were risked and lost, hear the stories of men, women, and enslaved laborers who played a part in the conflict, and learn how the efforts of both soldiers and citizens contributed to the future of the United States. Whether you are a longtime history fan or a first-time explorer, there are many ways to access the Liberty Trail—find your path. The Liberty Trail NJ app was produced with the support of an award of Federal funds from the American Battlefield Protection Program administered by the National Park Service.

Download The Liberty Trail NJ for free today!

Liberty Trail South Carolina

iPhone screenshots of The Liberty Trail SC app

South Carolina was a crucial battleground in the fight for independence, witnessing pivotal moments like the Siege of Charleston and the Battle of Cowpens. Its strategic location made it a hotspot for clashes between the Continental and British armies throughout the Revolutionary War. The Liberty Trail SC offers engaging, in-depth tours of sites related to the American Revolution. Visit the battlefields where lives were risked and lost, hear the stories of men, women, and enslaved laborers who played a part in the conflict, and learn how the efforts of both soldiers and citizens contributed to the future of the United States. Whether you are a longtime history fan or a first-time explorer, there are many ways to access the Liberty Trail—find your path.

Download The Liberty Trail SC for free today!

The Liberty Trail Virginia

Screenshots of The Liberty Trail Virginia

Virginia stood at the heart of America’s struggle for independence, serving as both a battleground and a birthplace for revolutionary ideals. Here, the "cause of liberty” moved from words to action. The Liberty Trail Virginia invites you to experience this defining chapter of American history through immersive tours of pivotal Revolutionary War sites. Walk the ground where Washington commanded, stand on storied battlefields where the fight for freedom unfolded, and uncover the stories of soldiers and civilians whose courage changed the course of a nation. Whether you’re a devoted history enthusiast or a curious traveler, this app helps you discover how freedom was won – one battle, one story, and one step at a time.

Download The Liberty Trail Virginia for free today!

Exploring 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.
Battlefield | National Park
Blacksburg, SC

On August 16, 1780, the unexpected Patriot success at Kings Mountain infused those favoring rebellion with new confidence.

Historic Site | State/County Park
Piscataway, NJ

The East Jersey Old Town Village is a collection of historic structures dating the 18th century. Today, living historians walk the grounds, bringing the Revolution and the Colonial Era to life.

Battlefield
Johnsonville, SC

Once a simple ferry site, it gained prominence after Francis Marion, the "Swamp Fox," mustered the Williamsburg militia into his ranks in August of 1780

Historic Site |
Columbia, VA
President James Monroe invited the Marquis de Lafayette to visit the United States, his adopted country. Lafayette’s tour of all 24 states in 1824 and 1825 drew large crowds and sparked a renewal of...
Battlefield | National Park
Sullivan's Island, SC

The Battle of Sullivan’s Island, fought near the site of today’s Fort Moultrie in June 1776, was the first significant Patriot victory of the Revolutionary War.

Historic Site |
Morristown, NJ

The Arnold Tavern, constructed in the mid-18th century, served as Washington's headquarters from January - May 1777

Battlefield |
Chesapeake, VA

The primary approach to Norfolk, Virginia, was over Great Bridge, which spanned the Elizabeth River. On the morning of December 9, 1775, British soldiers attacked Patriot forces near the bridge in an attempt to seize the bridge and run off the rebels.

Historic Site
Charleston, SC

Francis Salvador, the first Jewish person to die in the Revolutionary War, was a London-born pioneer who moved to South Carolina in 1773. A vocal supporter of independence, he became the first Jewish person to hold political office in the state. Known as the "Southern Paul Revere," Salvador warned of attacks during the war but tragically died in an ambush in 1776 at just 29 years old, leaving behind a legacy of courage and commitment to freedom.

State/County Park | Historic House
Freehold, NJ

An ordinary farmhouse within Monmouth, it became a hotspot during the Battle of Monmouth as Charles Lee mounted a defense against advancing British troops.

Historic Site | Historic House
Plainfield, NJ

Located in northern New Jersey, the Nathaniel Drake house offers a unique glimpse into life during the American Revolution. Once housing George Washington and his officers in 1777, it proves itself a vital landmark in the state.

Historic Site
Charleston, SC

Completed in 1713, The Powder Magazine is South Carolina's oldest government building.

Battlefield
Hollywood, SC

The Patriots launch a misguided attack on British troops retreating from an aborted raid on Charleston