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Fort Wadsworth

American fort captured by the British in 1776.

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210 New York Ave. Staten Island, NY 10305
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Opening Reception for Sandy Hook’s Artist in Residence Heather Heckel
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Gateway National Recreation Area Open House

Upcoming Events

Interior of fort with curved doors and parade ground.
Tour | Nov 7 - 29, 2026
Fort Tompkins Tour
Highlands, NJ
Join us for a tour around Fort Tompkins as we explore the fort and surrounding areas. Inclement weather will cancel this program. Dress appropriately for the weather and bring water. Call 718-354-4500...
Heron backlit in water, with sun setting behind it.
Tour | Nov 8 - 29, 2026
Jamaica Bay Sunset Walk
Highlands, NJ
Embrace the golden evening light and the changing autumn landscape on a ranger-guided sunset walk at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge.
Sampler with letters, numbers, and stitched house
Event | Nov 9 - 16, 2026
Gather & Stitch at Fort Wadsworth
Highlands, NJ
Opportunity for quilters of all skill levels to sew socially, learn new skills or get advice on projects you are currently working on. Contact 718 815-6155 for questions
Battery Harris East with surronding foliage
Event | Nov 13, 2026
Fort Tilden Hawk Watch
Highlands, NJ
Join a park ranger for the chance to see birds of prey like Osprey, Peregrine Falcons, Bald Eagles and more as they fly over the dunes during fall migration. Learn to identify them and join a...
Three people observing the night sky, with one person looking through a telescope
Event | Nov 13, 2026
Stargazing: Floyd Bennett Field with Amateur Astronomers Association
Highlands, NJ
Join the Amateur Astronomers Association (AAA) at historic Floyd Bennett Field for free monthly observing sessions, open to the public! The observing location at Floyd Bennett Field is next to the...
Three soldiers operating radio system
Event | Nov 14, 2026
Soldier Life at Fort Hancock 1898 - 1941
Highlands, NJ
Step into soldier life at Fort Hancock from the time that the U.S. Army Artillery soldiers arrived to man Fort Hancock gun batteries and other defenses in early 1898 up to 1941 when Pearl Harbor was...

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.

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Battlefields

Discover the historic fields, farms, and forests across The Liberty Trail where pivotal battles were fought and the foundations of our nation were forged.
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Tours

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Historic Sites

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Itineraries

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State Parks

Discover The Liberty Trail’s diverse parks and forests, where both Loyalists and Patriots once ventured.
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Events

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