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History Along The Trail

The Liberty Trail Story Tellers

The American Revolution was decisively influenced by The Liberty Trail’s diverse terrain, spanning swamps, fields, woods, and mountains. Delve into the narrative of American Independence with contemporary interpreters, authentic artifacts, and captivating videos showcased on The Liberty Trail.

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Adrienne Whaley, Director of Education and Community Engagement at the Museum of the American Revolution and Bert Dunkerly, historian, award-winning author, and Park Ranger at the Richmond National...
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Meet local America's Field Trip winner Milo Bhushan and his mom Kacie as they share highlights from their trip to Yellowstone . Milo’s winning essay, "What Does America Mean to You?", touched hearts...
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Eleanor Cooper Brown, Research Committee Co-Chair of the Berkeley 250 Francis Marion Commission, highlights the significant contributions of African-Americans and People of Color during the...
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Shanda Phillips and Catherine Noyes join us on location at the Berkeley County Museum for a look at the American Revolution Experience 🎖️. Don’t miss this deep dive into South Carolina’s pivotal role...
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From Fox 24 News Now: The Liberty Trail brings history to life! Join FOX 24 News Now Reporter Taylor Miller as she explores the Fort Fair Lawn Battlefield, one of the 30 incredible sites showcasing...
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Reposted from battlefields.org Share to Google Classroom Added by 32 Educators Nearly 242 years ago British Major Patrick Ferguson deployed his command on a series of hills two miles inside the South...
Exploring 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.
Battlefield
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.

Historic Site | Historic House
Charleston, SC

Visit Historic Drayton Hall — Tour the nation’s oldest preserved plantation house in America still open to the public. Explore Drayton Hall's 18th-century architecture, landscapes & the people who lived here.

Historic Site | Historic House
Beaverdam, VA

Once owned and operated by Founding Father Patrick Henry, it was while living in this home that Patrick Henry coined the phrase "Give me liberty or give me death!"

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Moncks Corner, SC

The Berkeley County Museum is located in historic Moncks Corner, South Carolina and contains Revolutionary stories and artifacts from around the county.

Historic Site | State/County Park
Washington Crossing, PA

Located on the Pennsylvania side of the Delaware River, this park commemorates Washington's planning of his famous crossing that re-ignited the spark of liberty.

Historic Site | Historic House
McConnells, SC

Discover the history of the Scots-Irish and African-Americans through preserved buildings and living history experiences of the Brattonsville community.

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Manalapan Township, NJ

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

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Trenton, NJ

The Old Barracks Museum is located in Trenton, New Jersey and stands as one of the last military structures dating back the French & Indian War and the American Revolution.

Battlefield
Charlestown, MA

A proving ground for the Patriot cause, the infamous Battle of Bunker Hill was the first pitched battle between New England soldiers and the British. Although the British claimed the field, some 1,000 British soldiers and Marines were wounded or killed in action.

Battlefield | National Park
Gaffney, SC

The Cowpens Battlefield commemorates Daniel Morgan’s victory over Banastre Tarleton on January 17, 1781.

Historic Site | Historic House
Boston, MA

One of the oldest residential buildings in Boston, this structure was once the home of one-and-only Paul Revere, an avid member of the Sons of Liberty.

Battlefield | State/County Park
Trenton, NJ

Also known as the Battle of Assunpink Creek, Washington thwarted Cornwallis yet again, just south of the town of Trenton where they had fought only days prior.