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Hannah Caldwell of Connecticut Farms, New Jersey was a civilian casualty of the American Revolution. She died instantly when a British soldier fired into her home on June 7, 1780. Recognized as a...
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Jim Capers, a free African American who courageously served as a Drum Major during the American Revolution, survived brutal battles and close-quarters combat, including being severely wounded at Eutaw...
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Thomas Carney was an African American soldier who fought in the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War.
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One of Virginia's most capable officers of the American Revolution, Edward Carrington was also a confidant of George Washington and statesman in the early days of the Republic.
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.
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.
Historic Site | Historic House
Albany, NY
Historic home of Revolutionary War Colonel Abraham Ten Broeck, and member of the New York Provincial Congress.
Historic Site | Marker
Suffolk, VA
General Lafayette Marker, Suffolk, VA The Lafayette Trail In March 1781, much of the Continental Army hunted for the traitor Benedict Arnold. In mid-March, Lafayette was sent south from the Elk River...
Historic Site | Marker
Rome, NY
General Lafayette’s participation in the negotiations that led to the Treaty of Fort Stanwix is central to confirming his public identity as a friend of Native Americans. Lafayette arrived at Fort...
Historic Site |
Newark, NJ
Site of the First Academy of Newark - Burned by the British on January 25, 1780 Historical Marker Database The Academy was founded in 1774. In the winter of 1779–80, American troops used the academy’s...
Historic Site |
Springfield, NJ
Springfield Presbyterian Church New Jersey Historic Trust The meetinghouse at this site was burned during the Battle of Springfield on June 23, 1780. It is also the setting of the famous tradition in...
Historic Site | Historic House
Piscataway, NJ
The Cornelius Low House, constructed in 1741, stands today as one of the finest examples of Georgian architecture in New Jersey.
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Staten Island, NY
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...
National Park | Historic Site
Huger, SC
The Francis Marion is a forest literally steeped in history. Marion, dubbed the “Swamp Fox” by the British troops whose supply lines he disrupted with surprise attacks from the swamps.
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 |
Williamsburg, VA
One of the last Virginia land battles of the Revolution prior to Yorktown, Green Spring saw Anthony Wayne and the Marquis de Lafayette successfully lead their troops to victory against an ambush laid by Charles Cornwallis.
Historic Site |
Castine, ME
Fort George Earthworks Wikimedia: Jerry & Roy Klotz MD Built in 1779 by Great Britain, Fort George was established as part of Great Britain's goal of establishing a new colony named New Ireland. The...
Historic Site | Museum
Gaffney, SC
With a rotating collection of artifacts and interactive exhibits, the Cherokee County Museum has something for all ages and interests.