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

Discover Revolutionary War Battle Sites in Augmented Reality!

Step into the heart of the American Revolution with The Liberty Trail AR Experience, 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 Experience 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 Experience 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.
Battlefield | National Park
Ninety Six, SC

The site of a 1775 battle 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.

State/County Park |
Blacksburg, SC

The Piedmont’s Kings Mountain State Park has miles of forested trails perfect for supreme Kings Mountain hiking, two fishing lakes, and sits adjacent to Kings Mountain National Military Park, one of many national park Revolutionary War sites.

Battlefield
Camden, SC

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

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
Roebuck, SC

Established in 1767 by the Patriot supporting Moore family. Local militia gathered at Walnut Grove prior to the Battle of Cowpens. Visitors may take guided tours of the house and grounds.

Historic Site | National Park
Mount Pleasant, SC

This park preserves the story of Charles Pinckney and his contributions to the U.S. Constitution, and of 18th century plantation life for free and enslaved people of Snee Farm inhabitants.

Historic Site
Moncks Corner, SC

Old Santee Canal Park hosts the Berkeley County Museum and Fort Fair Lawn, where in 1780, the British attacked the Patriot army stationed at Monck’s Corner.

Battlefield | Historic Site
Moncks Corner, SC

Former Plantation of Henry Laurens: Merchant, Slave Trader, South Carolina Statesman, and Father of Revolutionary War Soldier John Laurens.

Historic Site
Pineville, SC

Francis Marion was a skilled military leader during the American Revolutionary War, known for his guerilla tactics and strategic maneuvers in the Southern Campaign. His contributions to the war effort and his enduring legacy as a symbol of American resilience and military ingenuity remain today.

Historic Site | Historic House
Charleston, SC

This historic house museum was the home of Thomas Heyward, Jr., one of four South Carolina signers of the Declaration of Independence.

State/County Park | Historic Site
Charleston, SC

The White Point Garden offers incredible views that span across the Ashley and Cooper Rivers. Fort Sumter, Castle Pinckney, and the Sullivan Island Lighthouse can all be spotted in the distance. The Defenders of Fort Moultrie, a monument honoring South Carolinian soldiers during the Battle of Sullivan's Island is centrally located.

State/County Park
Lancaster, SC

Andrew Jackson State Park combines history, art and community activities into a setting that has made it one of the state’s most popular parks.