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History Along The Trail

Videos Along The Liberty Trail

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 captivating videos showcased on The Liberty Trail.

States of Interest:
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Historian, author, and radio host Walter Edgar and Doug Bostick, executive director of the South Carolina Battleground Preservation Trust, share their favorite stories from the Revolutionary War and...
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Raleigh West of the South Carolina Conservation bank, speaks with friend and fellow conservationist, Charles Lane about the connection between conservation and history and the importance of preserving...
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Colleagues Doug Bostick of the South Carolina Battleground Preservation Trust and Catherine Noyes of the American Battlefield Trust, talk about the formation of the Liberty Trail, which connects...
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South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster and former state Senator Vincent Sheheen reflect on the role South Carolina played in the American Revolution and the potential of The Liberty Trail Project to...
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Friends and colleagues, Steve Smith, research professor with the South Carolina Institute of Archaeology and Anthropology, and John Allison, archaeologist, speak about the importance of archaeology...
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Dr. Tonya Matthews, CEO of the International African American Museum, and author John Rees talk about the role of black soldiers in the American Revolutionary War and how the Liberty Trail in South...
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 |
Morristown, NJ

The Arnold Tavern, constructed in the mid-18th century, served as Washington's headquarters from January - May 1777

State/County Park | Historic Site

Marion Square, named in honor of Francis Marion, is greenspace in downtown Charleston, South Carolina and features remnants of The Hornwork, a large fortification built in 1758 that played a major role in the fight for independence.

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Savannah, GA
President James Monroe invited the Marquis de Lafayette to visit the United States, his adopted country. Lafayette’s tour of all 24 states in 1824 and 1825 drew large crowds and sparked a renewal of...
State/County Park | Historic House
Freehold, NJ

An ordinary farmhouse within Monmouth, it became a hotspot during the Battle of Monmouth as Charles Lee mounted a defense against advancing British troops.

Battlefield | National Park
Currie, NC

Now the site of one of the last Scottish broadsword charges in history, nearly 1,000 North Carolina Patriots faced off against well-trained Highlanders in the first significant victory for the Patriots in the Revolution

Historic Site
Abingdon, VA

The Abingdon Muster Grounds is a 9-acre park is the site where, in 1780, 400 Virginians joined other patriot militia from the western frontier in a two-week campaign that ended with a critical victory at the Battle of Kings Mountain. The Abingdon Muster Grounds is a partner site of the Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail.

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Rahway, NJ
President James Monroe invited the Marquis de Lafayette to visit the United States, his adopted country. Lafayette’s tour of all 24 states in 1824 and 1825 drew large crowds and sparked a renewal of...
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Columbia, VA
President James Monroe invited the Marquis de Lafayette to visit the United States, his adopted country. Lafayette’s tour of all 24 states in 1824 and 1825 drew large crowds and sparked a renewal of...
Battlefield
Princeton, NJ

After crossing the Delaware, George Washington's ten-day campaign culminated in a decisive victory at the Battle of Princeton on January 3, 1777, proving his army could defeat the British. The battle saw Washington's forces overcome initial setbacks to rout the British and shift the momentum of the war

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Perth Amboy, NJ

The Royal Governor's Mansion of New Jersey is the only remaining proprietary governor's mansion of the original Thirteen Colonies still standing today. Built in the 1760s, it served as the residence gubernatorial residence of William Franklin, Benjamin Franklin's Loyalist son.

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Chalmette, LA
President James Monroe invited the Marquis de Lafayette to visit the United States, his adopted country. Lafayette’s tour of all 24 states in 1824 and 1825 drew large crowds and sparked a renewal of...
Historic Site | Battlefield
Sanford, NC

Also known as the Alston House, the House in the Horseshoe served as a Patriot outpost where a four hour skirmish took place on July 29, 1781.