Trail Sites

Liberty Trail Historic Sites

Discover the myriad of sites across The Liberty Trail where significant cultural and Revolutionary history unfolded. From military ruins to meticulously restored mansions, immerse yourself in the footsteps of our nation’s history-makers.

States of Interest:
New Jersey
Historic Site
Morristown, NJ

Located along the Morristown Green, the former site of the original First Presbyterian Church once acted as the infirmary for smallpox inoculated...

New Jersey
Historic Site
Elizabeth, NJ
New Jersey
National Park | Historic House
Morristown, NJ

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

Historic Site | Fort/Outpost

A Patriot defensive position in Rhode Island named for Lt. Col. William Barton, who famously captured British general Richard Prescott.

New York
Historic Site | Fort/Outpost
Ogdensburg, NY

An historic fort established in 1749 that played a meaningful supporting role in both the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812.

North Carolina
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...

South Carolina
Battlefield | Historic Site
Moncks Corner, SC

Fort Fair Lawn was a British outpost in 1780–1781 and was the target of a daring Patriot raid on November 17, 1781, and abandoned by the British a...

Maine
Historic Site
Castine, ME
Maine
Historic Site
Winslow, ME
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Liberty Trail History Makers

The Revolutionary War was a war unlike any other — one of ideas and ideals, that shaped “the course of human events. Explore the history and personalities from this pivotal time in American history.
Biography

A British officer who led the troops during the April 1775 march to Lexington and Concord, Smith is remembered for commanding the British forces in the opening battles of the American Revolution, facing both praise and criticism for his actions.

Biography

One of the many spies Washington left in New York following its capitulation, Nathan Hale is famously known for his last words.

Biography

A militia leader from South Carolina, Benjamin Cleveland challenged Patrick Ferguson at Kings Mountain and stole his stallion.

Biography

Salvador earned the nickname "Southern Paul Revere" when he rode over 30 miles to warn militia units in the backcountry of South Carolina of an Indian attack.

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 | Historic House
Plainfield, NJ

Located in northern New Jersey, the Nathaniel Drake house offers a unique glimpse into life during the American Revolution. Once housing George Washington and his officers in 1777, it proves itself a vital landmark in the state.

Historic Site |
Coventry, RI

Former homestead of former Continental Major General Nathanael Greene.

Historic Site | Historic House
Brooklyn, NY

Reconstructed Dutch farmstead and site of the 1776 Battle of Brooklyn, with local history displays.

State/County Park | Historic House
Franklin Township, NJ

In the final days of the Revolutionary War, Rockingham became General George Washington’s last wartime headquarters, where he penned his Farewell Orders to the Armies of the United States. As he prepared to step away from military command, news arrived that the Treaty of Paris had been signed, securing America’s independence.

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 | Marker
Yorktown, VA
Following the Revolutionary War, Lafayette accepted an invitation from George Washington and returned to America. The Marquis de Lafayette departed France in mid-June 1784 and arrived in New York City...
Battlefield | Historic Site
Charleston, SC

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

Historic Site | Fort/Outpost
St. Johnsville, NY

Built in 1750, Fort Klock is one of the Mohawk Valley's best-preserved fortified homes, serving as a refuge for local families during both the French and Indian War and the American Revolution.

Historic Site |
Millburn, NJ
The high-water mark of the invading British army during the Battle of Springfield. Historical Marker Database This marker denotes the high-water mark of the invading British army during the Battle of...
Historic Site | Historic House
Montross, VA

Stratford Hall was home to four generations of the Lee family including Revolutionary War veteran, Henry "Light Horse Harry" Lee, and the only brothers to sign the Declaration of Independence: Richard Henry Lee and Francis Lightfoot Lee. S

Historic Site |
Eustis, ME
In 1775, George Washington gave Benedict Arnold the go-ahead to sneak into Canada via the Kennebec and Dead Rivers and raw Maine wilderness to capture Quebec from the British. After hauling their...
Historic Site | Fort/Outpost
Portsmouth, RI

Large earthwork fortification situated in Portsmouth, Rhode Island constructed by joint Franco-American forces.