Discover Revolutionary War history through immersive tours that bring the fight for freedom to life on The Liberty Trail New York.
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New York stood at the heart of the Revolution. Communities were divided between Loyalist and Patriot allegiances. Indigenous nations, fighting for their own sovereignty, chose sides. Patriots' desperate early stand at the Battle of Long Island fell apart and led to the longest British occupation of any major American city. Yet, their later victory at Saratoga secured the French alliance that completely turned the tide of the war. Throughout revolutionary New York, the fate of a nation hung in the balance.
The Liberty Trail New York offers engaging, in-depth tours of sites related to the American Revolution. Visit the battlefields where lives were risked and lost, hear the stories of the men and women who fought and sacrificed, and learn how the efforts of both soldiers and citizens contributed to the future of the United States. Whether you are a longtime history fan or first-time explorer, there are many ways to access The Liberty Trail—find your path.
The Liberty Trail New York app was produced with the support of an award of Federal funds from the American Battlefield Protection Program administered by the National Park Service.
The Liberty Trail New York would not have been possible without the support of Glenn L. Pearsall. We are forever grateful for his generosity.
Tour sites include:
- Battle of Bemis Heights
- Battle of Bennington
- Battle of Newtown
- Battle of Oriskany
- Freeman's Farm
- Surrender at Saratoga
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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.
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.
State/County Park |
South Mills, NC
Located just south of the Chesapeake Bay, this "uninhabitable" Great Dismal Swamp was home to thousands of Native Americans and Maroons--self-emancipated slaves--throughout the 18th and 19th centuries.
Battlefield | National Park
Greensboro, NC
One of the final battles of the Southern Campaign, the Battle of Guilford Courthouse cemented the British path to final defeat at the Battle of Yorktown.
Historic Site | Historic House
Wilmington, NC
Home to a Loyalist sympathizer, the Burgwin-Wright House stands as one of the oldest structures in Wilmington. In 1781, the likes of Cornwallis and his officers inhabited the home for a brief period.
Historic Site |
Edenton, NC
Built in 1767, the Chowan County Courthouse is one of the oldest operating courthouses in the country and still serves the North Carolina Supreme Court to this day.
Historic Site | Historic House
New Bern, NC
Originally destroyed by a fire in 1798, this faithful reconstruction stands on the former site of the Palace and offers an 18th century interpretive experience.
State/County Park | Historic Site
Halifax, NC
Explore colonial Halifax at a preserved Revolutionary-era town where historic homes, public spaces, and hands-on exhibits reveal how North Carolinians lived, worked, and governed in the 1700s. From influential leaders’ residences to springs, markets, and river landings, the site brings everyday life in a pivotal American community into sharp focus.
Battlefield |
Huntersville, NC
In an attempt to stall Cornwallis force, a contingent of Patriots initiated a delaying action which led to the death of General William Davidson
Historic Site | State/County Park
Winston-Salem, NC
Once a thriving commercial hub, Bethabara was home to a Moravian settlement in Winston-Salem that witnessed the French and Indian War, the Regulator War, and the American Revolution.
Battlefield |
Burlington, NC
Patriot forces under Andrew Pickens and "Light Horse Harry" successfully rout British forces in Alamance County following Cornwallis' failed attempt to catch Nathanael Greene during the "Race to the Dan"
Historic Site | State/County Park
Bath, NC
North Carolina's first official town and port of entry, Bath served as an early hub of trade and development during the Colonial period.
Historic Site | State/County Park
Winnabow, NC
The site of a former colonial port that thrived throughout the mid-18th century, most of the town was reportedly burned down by the British in 1776
Historic Site | Historic House
Lenoir, NC
Built in 1792 by Revolutionary War officer William Lenoir, Fort Defiance preserves the homestead that rose near the site of an earlier frontier fort and reflects the legacy of one family for nearly two centuries.