An illustration of the Battle of Eutaw Springs by Dale Watson
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The Liberty Trail AR

Discover Revolutionary War Battle Sites in Augmented Reality! From the coastal defenses of Charleston to the fields of Eutaw Springs, experience the fight for independence along the Liberty Trail like never before.

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Step into the heart of the American Revolution with The Liberty Trail AR app, which brings three of South Carolina’s most significant battlefields to life. Through immersive augmented reality, you’ll explore pivotal locations from the Southern Campaign of the American Revolution—unlocking the stories of British and Patriot forces and witnessing history in vivid detail at full scale.

Explore These Historic Sites

  • Eutaw Springs: Walk through the British camp and enter the historic brick house that bore witness to a fierce battle.
  • Fort Fair Lawn: Uncover the role of this British fort within a critical defensive network.
  • Marion Square: Step into the formidable Horn Work, rising 30-feet high and stretching three blocks long, that was a tabby stone fortification used to defend the city.

Get a front-row seat to Revolutionary-era military tactics and see the daily life of soldiers from both sides of the conflict. From bustling camps to critical sieges, The Liberty Trail AR app offers a unique, on-the-ground perspective of the Southern Campaign.

iPhone screenshots of The Liberty Trail AR Experience app

APP FEATURES

  • Explore authentic 3D reconstructions of British forts, camps, and battlefield sites to uncover Revolutionary War history in exceptional detail.
  • Watch dynamic military animations, including historical maneuvers and siege tactics, as they unfold showing the strategies and stakes of the Southern Campaign.
  • Use the app on location for full-scale AR immersion or experience these scenes at home, or in the classroom to connect with South Carolina’s Revolutionary War heritage.

USING THE APP

Whether you’re on-site or exploring from home, augmented reality places these historic sites right in front of you. Choose a scene and let your surroundings transform as you interact with realistic 3D models, experiencing each location’s significance as if you were there. Witness the battlefield’s tension, explore detailed structures, and gain insights into revolutionary warfare tactics.

Download The Liberty Trail AR app and bring history to life like never before!

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.
National Park | Historic House
Morristown, NJ

The mansion once housed George Washington, who utilized it as his headquarters in the freezing winter of 1779.

National Park | Historic House
Concord, MA

Major John Buttrick, whose name is now the sake of this homestead, was a fourth generation American whose great-grandfather, William Buttrick, helped establish Concord in 1635. During and after the war, John Buttrick held positions in the military and upheld civic posts during the early days of the American Republic.

Battlefield
Clarendon County, SC

Patriot Francis Marion earns his famous nickname — "The Swamp Fox”— after a futile chase by British Commander Banastre Tarleton

Battlefield
Camden, SC

An ingenious Patriot deception provokes a prominent Loyalist to surrender his outpost

Battlefield
Columbus, NJ

At this bridge, American forces under Colonel Samuel Griffin and foraging parties under Hessian Colonel Carl Ulrich von Donop clashed several times throughout December of 1776.

Battlefield
Sullivan's Island, SC

Treacherous waters and Patriot fire foil a British attack on Charleston Harbor

Battlefield
Turbeville, SC

A surprise Patriot attack on Loyalist recruits is a blow to the British

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.

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 | 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
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.

State/County Park | Historic House
National Park, NJ

A home to a Quaker family, it served as a hospital following the Battle of Red Bank.