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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:
This is a portrait of Henry Clinton.
Biography
Henry Clinton

Despite the prominent role Cornwallis played in the Revolution, Henry Clinton was blamed for the loss of the American colonies following the surrender at Yorktown.

Biography
Charles Henri Hector, Comte d'Estaing

A veteran of the Austrian War of Succession and the Seven Years' War, the Comte d'Estaing later found himself commanding elements of the French Navy against the British during the American Revolution.

a portrait of Lord General Cornwallis
Biography
Charles Cornwallis

In 1779, after a stalemate in the north, Cornwallis went south as second in command to Sir Henry Clinton. Clinton captured Charleston in May 1780. Cornwallis pressed on to defeat General Horatio Gates...

The Minute Man Statue in Concord, Massachusetts
Biography
Isaac Davis

Captain Isaac Davis, a Massachusetts Minuteman leader, was the first American officer killed in the Revolutionary War at the Battle of Concord on April 19, 1775.

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.

A modern-day photo fo Camden Battlefield
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.
Map depicting the location of Fort de la Presentation
Historic Site | Fort/Outpost
Fort de La Presentation
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 | Marker
General Lafayette Marker, Yorktown, Virginia (VA-5)
Yorktown, VA
Following the Revolutionary War, Lafayette accepted an invitation from George Washington and returned to America. The Marquis de Lafayette departed France in mid-June 1784 and arrived in New York City...
The Van Veghten House, Greene's Headquarters at Middlebrook
Historic Site | State/County Park
Van Veghten House
Bridgewater, NJ

Utilized during the second Middlebrook encampment by the Continental Army, this home served as the headquarters for Nathanael Greene from 1778-1779.

View of the walls of Fort Stanwix
Battlefield | Fort/Outpost
Fort Stanwix
Rome, NY

Originally constructed during the French & Indian War, this bastion served as a focal point Burgoyne's campaign to squash Patriot resistance in New York

A large brick Gothic‑style house with steep gables and tall narrow windows stands among mature trees on a grassy lawn.
Historic Site |
The Hermitage
Ho Ho Kus, NJ
The Hermitage Historical Marker Database The Hermitage played a role in the Revolutionary War, standing at the center of a region torn between Patriot and Loyalist control. During the conflict, the...
Image of an in ground tombstone with black and gold fencing surrounding
Historic Site
General Moultrie's Grave
Sullivan's Island, SC

William Moultrie died in 1805 and was buried in the family cemetery. In 1977, his remains were moved to Sullivan's Island within Fort Moultrie.

Battlefield
Mount Holly
Mount Holly, NJ

The Battle of Mount Holly, also known as Iron Works Hill, fought on December 23, 1776, was a minor skirmish in which Hessian Colonel Carl von Donop occupied the town, diverting his forces from Trenton and indirectly contributing to Washington’s victory there three days later.

Historic Site |
Buccleuch Mansion
New Brunswick, NJ
Buccleuch Mansion Historical Marker Database Buccleuch Mansion played a vivid, tangible role in the Revolutionary War because of its location along key routes used by both British and Continental...
Historic Site | Marker
Lafayette Tour Marker, Rochester, New York (NY-186)
Rochester, 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...
View from Noddle Island during the Battle of Chelsea Creek in Boston
Battlefield |
Chelsea Creek
Chelsea, MA

The second engagement of the Boston Campaign, the Battle of Chelsea Creek marked a stunning defeat for the British as their resources began to dwindle in Boston.

A two‑story brick Federal style building with white‑trimmed windows and a central cupola stands on a grassy lawn beneath a bright blue sky.
Historic Site |
William Trent House
Trenton, NJ
William Trent House New Jersey Historic Trust The William Trent House is an excellent example of an early Georgian house, built in 1719 as the summer home of William Trent, a wealthy Philadelphia...
A historic stone-and-brick tavern with white trim stands behind a black marker describing its 1756 origins.
Historic Site |
Gabreil Daveis Tavern
Glendora, NJ
Gabriel Daveis Tavern Historical Marker Database Built in 1756, the Gabreil Daveis Tavern is an outstanding example of vernacular Georgian style. The tavern house was built to accommodate travelers...