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The Liberty Trail History Makers

Join us in discovering the individuals who shaped the Revolutionary War along The Liberty Trail. 

States of Interest:
Biography
Hannah Ogden Caldwell

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...

Eutaw Capers
Biography
Jim Capers

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...

Thomas Carney
Biography
Thomas Carney

Thomas Carney was an African American soldier who fought in the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War.

Edward Carrington Engraving
Biography
Edward Carrington

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.

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Battlefields

Discover the historic fields, farms, and forests across The Liberty Trail where pivotal battles were fought and the foundations of our nation were forged.
Minute Man National Battlefield Park
Tours

Discover The Liberty Trail through immersive guided tours—right at your fingertips.
Faneuil Hall Square in Boston
Historic Sites

Journey through The Liberty Trail’s rich historical sites to uncover their pivotal roles in securing America’s independence.
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Itineraries

Explore curated journeys that connect historic sites, stories and experiences into memorable adventures along The Liberty Trail.
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State Parks

Discover The Liberty Trail’s diverse parks and forests, where both Loyalists and Patriots once ventured.
Revolutionary War reenactment showing three riders on horses
Events

Discover all The Liberty Trail has to offer through local festivals, re-enactments and community events.
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.
Facade of the Cherry Valley Museum in New York
Historic Site | Museum
Cherry Valley Museum
Cherry Valley, NY

New York State Revolutionary War Heritage Trail Site

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Battlefield
Halfway Swamp
Pinewood, SC

McLeroth and his 64th Regiment were escorting 200 recruits from Charleston to Camden when Marion, with about 700 men, surprised them at Halfway Swamp.

British re-enactors marching in front of the Kershwaw-Cornwallis house in Historic Camden
Battlefield | Historic Site
Colonial Camden
Camden, SC

A former British headquarters, explore the reconstructed Kershaw/Cornwallis House, British redoubts, and programs about colonial life.

Large spreading tree in front of a historic brick house with a metal roof, screened porches, and a small log cabin connected by a stone chimney.
Historic Site |
May-Granbery House and Alford Cemetery
Brentwood, TN
May-Granbery House. The original cabin built by John Alford is on the left. Historical Marker Database The May-Granbery House and Alford Cemetery is a historic site tied to early 19th‑century settlers...
Image of a historical marker denoting the Battle of Stono Ferry
Battlefield
Stono Ferry
Hollywood, SC

The Patriots launch a misguided attack on British troops retreating from an aborted raid on Charleston

The Old State House in Boston, Massachusetts
Historic Site |
Old State House
Boston, MA

One of the oldest public buildings in the United States, the Old State House was the seat of government in Massachusetts leading up to the Revolution and after the consolidation of the States. Infamously, the Boston Massacre happened just beyond its steps.

Cabin on the grounds of the Ramsour's Mill Battleground
Battlefield
Ramsour's Mill
Lincolnton, NC

Located an hour away from Charlotte, the Ramsour's Mill battleground marks the site of the first Patriot victory in the south following the fall of Charleston.

Black sign on a white brick wall with the title of Battle of Tearcoat
Battlefield
Tearcoat Swamp
Turbeville, SC

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

Pyles Pond, near the site of Pyle's Defeat
Battlefield |
Pyle's Defeat
Burlington, NC

Patriot forces under Andrew Pickens and "Light Horse Harry" successfully rout British forces in Alamance County following Cornwallis' failed attempt to catch Nathanael Greene during the "Race to the Dan"

A two‑story yellow colonial house with dark brown trim and twin brick chimneys stands behind a small front porch and brick walkway.
Historic Site |
Nathaniel Bonnell House
Elizabeth, NJ
The Nathaniel Bonnell House was built in 1682. Historical Marker Database The Bonnell House is the oldest house in Elizabeth, New Jersey, and one of the oldest residences in the state. It stood on...
The Zabriskie-Steuben house at Historic New Bridge Landing
Historic Site | Historic House
Historic New Bridge Landing
River Edge, NJ

Known for having the "Bridge that Saved the Nation," these grounds were once traversed by George Washington and the battered Continental Army as it retreated from New York

Exterior shot of the John Quincy Adams Birthplace
National Park | Historic House
John Quincy Adams Birthplace
Quincy, MA

This home, now known as the "John Quincy Adams Birthplace," was John and Abigail Adams' residence during the Revolutionary War. While John served as a delegate to the Second Continental Congress in Philadelphia, Abigail managed this home and served as an advisor to her husband in his public role.