The Liberty Trail History Makers

Built in 1792 by Revolutionary War officer William Lenoir, Fort Defiance preserves the homestead that rose near the site of an earlier frontier fort and reflects the legacy of one family for nearly two centuries.

In 1775, at the outbreak of the Revolutionary War, the American colonists captured this fort from the British and secured sorely needed cannons and heavy ordnance.

At the Battle of Fort Ann, American forces mounted a fierce resistance against advancing British troops during the Saratoga campaign. Though forced to withdraw, the determined defense slowed the British advance and contributed to the growing strain on their northern army.

In honor of the Minutemen of Lexington & Concord, 1775. One of whom was a Revolutionary War veteran, Capt. Abraham Andrews, 1747 – 1823. By the rude bridge that arched the flood, Their flag to April's...

Situated near the original location of American earthworks, a marker stands recognizing the Conanicut Battery defensive position.

Ringwood Manor Iron Complex Waterwheel Historical Marker Database During the Revolutionary War, Ringwood Ironworks produced arms and equipment for the Continental Army. The complex's iron mines...

The Patriots Take Provisions and Prisoners in a Surprise Attack on a British Supply Depot.

The Sloop Ranger Memorial honors the Continental Navy sloop Ranger (1777), launched from Badger’s Island in Kittery, Maine, and commanded by John Paul Jones during the American Revolutionary War...

With a rotating collection of artifacts and interactive exhibits, the Cherokee County Museum has something for all ages and interests.

After crossing the Delaware, George Washington's ten-day campaign culminated in a decisive victory at the Battle of Princeton on January 3, 1777, proving his army could defeat the British. The battle saw Washington's forces overcome initial setbacks to rout the British and shift the momentum of the war

Monument dedicated to brave African American and Indigenous soldiers of the 1st Rhode Island Regiment

Discover the site of General George Washington’s famous crossing of the Delaware River on Christmas Night in 1776. Washington Crossing State Park preserves this important moment in American history...