Archaeologist Mike Yianopoulos, based in Charleston, South Carolina, uses LiDAR technology to study the Battle of Stono Ferry site, which holds both Revolutionary War and Civil War history. LiDAR, which sends laser pulses to map the earth's surface, allows Yianopoulos to analyze detailed topography, revealing hidden features such as old roads and earthworks. At Stono Ferry, LiDAR uncovered a causeway and a Confederate battery, both invisible to the naked eye but documented in historic records. This research, combining historical documents with modern technology, helps protect battle sites and guide future preservation efforts. The site will soon feature trails and interpretive signage as part of The Liberty Trail initiative.
Reposted with permission from the Journal of the American Revolution. Written and researched by Jim Piecuch on September 12, 2024.
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.
The Cornelius Low House, constructed in 1741, stands today as one of the finest examples of Georgian architecture in New Jersey.
A home to a Quaker family, it served as a hospital following the Battle of Red Bank.
Middleton Place is America’s Oldest Landscaped Gardens and home to a signer of the Declaration of Independence.
Former Plantation of Henry Laurens: Merchant, Slave Trader, South Carolina Statesman, and Father of Revolutionary War Soldier John Laurens.
An ingenious Patriot deception provokes a prominent Loyalist to surrender his outpost
The Dey Mansion, built around 1770, served as General George Washington’s headquarters in 1780 during a pivotal time in the American Revolution. As one of his surviving field headquarters, it offers a lasting connection to the strategic decisions, military challenges, and historic events that shaped the fight for independence.
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.
Located within the Santee Wildlife Refuge, this was the last major battle of the war in South Carolina.
With a rotating collection of artifacts and interactive exhibits, the Cherokee County Museum has something for all ages and interests.
On August 16, 1780, the unexpected Patriot success at Kings Mountain infused those favoring rebellion with new confidence.
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.
This historic house museum was the home of Thomas Heyward, Jr., one of four South Carolina signers of the Declaration of Independence.