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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.
Battlefield | National Park
Gaffney, SC
The Cowpens Battlefield commemorates Daniel Morgan’s victory over Banastre Tarleton on January 17, 1781.
Historic Site | Historic House
Plainfield, NJ
Located in northern New Jersey, the Nathaniel Drake house offers a unique glimpse into life during the American Revolution. Once housing George Washington and his officers in 1777, it proves itself a vital landmark in the state.
Battlefield | National Park
Sullivan's Island, SC
The Battle of Sullivan’s Island, fought near the site of today’s Fort Moultrie in June 1776, was the first significant Patriot victory of the Revolutionary War.
Historic Site | Historic House
Newport, RI
Home of the President of the Eastern Navy Board and the headquarters of the Comte de Rochambeau in 1780.
State/County Park | Historic Site
Mexico, NY
Patriot spy named Silas Towne hid on this island and observed British General Barry St. Ledger’s troop movements during the 1777 three-pronged invasion of New York.
State/County Park | Historic House
Rensselaer, NY
Historic home of Henry K. Van Rensselaer, Lieutenant Colonel, 6th Regiment of the Albany County militia at the Battle of Fort Anne.
Battlefield
Moncks Corner, SC
The Patriots Take Provisions and Prisoners in a Surprise Attack on a British Supply Depot.
Historic Site | Historic House
Newport, RI
Former headquarters of the French fleet in North America and the home of Loyalist sympathizer.
Historic Site | Historic House
South Bound Brook, NJ
Constructed in the early 1740s, this home acted as the headquarters of Baron Von Steuben during the Continental Army's cantonment in 1779. Today, it stands as one of the few remaining Dutch structures in central New Jersey.
Historic Site | Fort/Outpost
Ogdensburg, NY
An historic fort established in 1749 that played a meaningful supporting role in both the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812.
Historic Site
Abingdon, VA
The Abingdon Muster Grounds is a 9-acre park is the site where, in 1780, 400 Virginians joined other patriot militia from the western frontier in a two-week campaign that ended with a critical victory at the Battle of Kings Mountain. The Abingdon Muster Grounds is a partner site of the Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail.
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Middletown, PA
Lafayette Tour Marker, Middletown, PA William G. Pomeroy Foundation President James Monroe invited the Marquis de Lafayette to visit the United States, his adopted country. Lafayette’s tour of all 24...