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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
Ninety Six, SC

The site of the 1775 Battle of Williamson's Fort and a critical outpost for the British after they captured Charleston in 1780, the colonial town of Ninety Six was also the setting of a 28-day siege in 1781. Here, Nathanael Greene’s Patriots attacked the heart of Loyalist commander John Cruger’s defenses — the Star Fort.

National Park | Fort/Outpost
Morristown, NJ

Fort Nonsense if one of four sites that compose Morristown National Historical Park. Atop a hill, it functioned as a defensive observation post for those encamped at Morristown.

Battlefield | Historic Site
Charleston, SC

As part of their Southern Campaign, the British set their sights on taking the vital port of Charleston.

Historic Site | Historic House
Fredericksburg, VA

Following the American Revolution, the Sentry Box served as the home for Hugh Mercer's family following his passing at the Battle of Princeton in 1777.

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
Lexington, MA

In the early twilight hours of April 19, 1775, Paul Revere rode by this house to warn its occupants, Samuel Adams and John Hancock, of the impending British raids. Already known for their revolutionary sentiments, Adams and Hancock fled to avoid capture.

Battlefield | State/County Park
Trenton, NJ

Also known as the Battle of Assunpink Creek, Washington thwarted Cornwallis yet again, just south of the town of Trenton where they had fought only days prior.

Historic Site | Historic House
Montross, VA

Stratford Hall was home to four generations of the Lee family including Revolutionary War veteran, Henry "Light Horse Harry" Lee, and the only brothers to sign the Declaration of Independence: Richard Henry Lee and Francis Lightfoot Lee. S

State/County Park
Camden, SC

Not far from Camden Battlefield, Goodale State Park is lined with cypress trees, a spring-fed lake that offers boating, fishing, and hiking opportunities.

Battlefield
Enoree, SC

British Lieutenant Colonel Banastre Tarleton pushed up the Enoree River hot on the trail of Patriot Brigadier General Thomas Sumter.

Historic Site | Historic House
Arlington, MA

One of the bloodiest sites during the Battle of Lexington and Concord, this house saw extensive combat and still bears the scars left behind by the engagement.

Historic Site | Historic House
Somerville, NJ

The home of a prominent Philadelphia merchant, this was the largest home built in New Jersey during the Revolution. During the Continental Army's encampment at Middleburg, it served as George Washington's Headquarters.