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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 31 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.
Historic Site |
Boston, MA

The oldest standing church in Boston, it once signaled lookouts in Charlestown, which triggered Paul Revere's famous ride to alert militia of the advancing British Regulars across the Massachusetts countryside.

Historic Site | National Park
Highlands, NJ

A strategic location for the defense of New York's harbor, the Continentals failed to reinforce this peninsula, leading to the city's capture in August of 1776. A lighthouse dating to 1764 still operates there today, once serving as a Loyalist fortification.

Battlefield
Summerton, SC

Located within the Santee Wildlife Refuge, this was the last major battle of the war in South Carolina.

Battlefield
Camden, SC

An ingenious Patriot deception provokes a prominent Loyalist to surrender his outpost

Battlefield | National Park
Blacksburg, SC

On August 16, 1780, the unexpected Patriot success at Kings Mountain infused those favoring rebellion with new confidence.

Historic Site | Historic House
Roebuck, SC

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.

Historic Site
Pineville, SC

Francis Marion was a skilled military leader during the American Revolutionary War, known for his guerilla tactics and strategic maneuvers in the Southern Campaign. His contributions to the war effort and his enduring legacy as a symbol of American resilience and military ingenuity remain today.

Battlefield | National Park
Gaffney, SC

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

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Boston, MA

A monumental structure built in 1742, Faneuil Hall served as one of the most important sites of civic engagement in colonial Boston. Since, it has hosted the likes of revolutionary leaders and dissidents.

National Park | Historic House
Morristown, NJ

The mansion once housed George Washington, who utilized it as his headquarters in the freezing winter of 1779.

Battlefield | Historic Site
Charleston, SC

As part of their Southern Campaign, the British set their sights on taking the vital port of Charleston.

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Gresham, SC

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