The Liberty Trail History Makers

Treacherous waters and Patriot fire foil a British attack on Charleston Harbor

Gilbert Stuart Birthplace Gilbert Stuart Birthplace, Marie Boscia (photographer) The former home and birthplace of famed portraitist Gilbert Stuart, who immortalized Presidents Washington, Jefferson...

On December 27, 1782, Patriot forces under Captain Richard Shreve and Captain Edward Thomas were surprised at a tavern by Loyalist raider Captain John Bacon, igniting a sharp skirmish. Though the militia gained the advantage, aid from local Loyalists allowed the wounded Bacon to escape, leaving casualties on both sides and marking what is believed to be the last land engagement of the American Revolution.

The home and farm of John Jay, one of America's Founding Fathers.

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

Following the American Revolution, the Sentry Box served as the home for Hugh Mercer's family following his passing at the Battle of Princeton in 1777.

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

Now one of the largest cemeteries in New York, this was once the location where Patriot forces attempted to thwart the British Invasion of New York.

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...

At the Battle of Pell’s Point, a small American force under John Glover held firm against a powerful British advance. Their stand proved pivotal in shaping the course of the New York campaign.

Historic home of Revolutionary War Colonel Abraham Ten Broeck, and member of the New York Provincial Congress.

Boone Hall was influential in the history of South Carolina. Explore the house and grounds of this Colonial Plantation, as well as a live presentation of the Gullah Culture adapted by African slaves.