The Liberty Trail History Makers

The only surviving building associated with the Pluckemin Artillery Cantonment, America's first military academy, it served as the headquarters of Henry Knox during the Middlebrook encampment of 1778-1779.

Loyalists ambush a contingent of Patriot militia at a tavern in December of 1780, leading to a massacre

Established in 1767 by the Patriot supporting Moore family. Local militia gathered at Walnut Grove prior to the Battle of Cowpens. Visitors may take guided tours of the house and grounds.

American fort captured by the British in 1776.

Historic headquarters of Major General Henry Knox during the winter of 1780-1781.

Site of the Second Viriginia Convention and Patrick Henry's famous words, "Give me liberty or give me death!"

Located just behind the Continental artillery line on Perrine Ridge, this Presbyterian church now houses the remains of several patriots in its cemetery.

Site of the First Academy of Newark - Burned by the British on January 25, 1780 Historical Marker Database The Academy was founded in 1774. In the winter of 1779–80, American troops used the academy’s...

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

Located along the Morristown Green, the former site of the original First Presbyterian Church once acted as the infirmary for smallpox inoculated Continentals

Remains of Col. John Taylor's Grist Mill, built circa 1760. Historical Marker Database Colonel John Taylor , an Englishman by birth, served in the Revolution with the 4th Hunterdon Militia and...

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.