Trail Sites

Image of a split rail fence along the side of a road with a historical marker sign reading Battle of Camede

The large number of Revolutionary War battle sites on The Liberty Trail is evidence of how important Southern colonies were to the British War effort.

Historic Sites

There are dozens of historic sites scattered across The Liberty Trail. Explore Revolutionary War forts, plantations and towns that played a part in history.

National Parks

Explore sites where pivotal moments in our nation’s history are preserved within the National Park System.

State Parks

The Liberty Trail state parks protect treasured American historic sites and priceless cultural treasures.

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Ninety Six National Historic Site Announces Reopening of Museum Featuring New Exhibits

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Saratoga National Historical Park Holding Deer Management Plan Open House

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Saratoga National Historical Park Kicks off 2026 Special Events Schedule

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French Cannon from Revolutionary War on Display at Saratoga

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Prescribed Fires Planned at Saratoga National Historical Park

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Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park to Commemorate First Shot of the Civil War

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Wildland Fire Crews Conducting Prescribed Burns

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Guilford Courthouse National Military Park Commemorates 245th Anniversary of the Battle of Guilford Courthouse

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National Parks of Boston and Partners Commemorate 250th Anniversary of Evacuation Day

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Moores Creek National Battlefield - Christmas comes to Currie Event on December 13

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Guilford Courthouse National Military Park Finalizes Development Concept Plan and Environmental Assessment

A speaker in colonial attire addresses a diverse crowd during an outdoor historical event. The audience includes children and adults, some holding American flags and taking photos, with a backdrop of trees and a canopy providing shade.

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July Fourth Public Reading of the Declaration of Independence

Exploring the history and stories of the American Revolution.

An AI rendered image of Moores Creek Bridge

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The Bridge of Defiance

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Flightpath to Independence: The Halifax Resolves

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The Halifax Resolves

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 | Marker

General Lafayette Marker, Rome, New York (NY-4)

Rome, NY

General Lafayette’s participation in the negotiations that led to the Treaty of Fort Stanwix is central to confirming his public identity as a friend of Native Americans. Lafayette arrived at Fort...

American soldiers overlook Boston from Dorchester Heights

Battlefield

Siege of Boston

Boston, MA

Ensuing the Battle of Lexington and Concord, Patriot forces advanced on Boston, determined to overthrow the British occupation. Fortifying Dorchester Heights, George Washington positioned artillery to force the evacuation of British forces in the city.

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Historic Site | Historic House

Historic Brattonsville

McConnells, SC

Discover the history of the Scots-Irish and African-Americans through preserved buildings and living history experiences of the Brattonsville community.

Historic Site |

Old Dutch Parsonage

Somerville, NJ

This parsonage was constructed in the 1750s and housed the reverend of the Dutch congregation in what is now modern-day Somerville.

Battlefield |

Monmouth Battle Monument

Freehold, NJ

A 94-foot monument now marks the spot that where the Battle of Monmouth commenced on June 28, 1778. A series of bronze plaques line the monument that depict famous scenes from the engagement.

National Park | Historic Site

Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail

Gaffney, SC

Stretching 330-miles through four states (Virginia, Tennessee, North and South Carolina) the Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail traces the route used by Patriot militia during the pivotal...

Historic Site | Marker

General Lafayette Marker, Halifax, North Carolina (NC-9)

Halifax, NC

In April 1777, Lafayette sailed on the Victoire, a ship built with his personal funds, for North America to serve as a military leader in the American Revolution, despite a royal decree prohibiting...

State/County Park

Andrew Jackson State Park

Lancaster, SC

Andrew Jackson State Park combines history, art and community activities into a setting that has made it one of the state’s most popular parks.

Exhibit at the American Revolution Museum in Yorktown

Historic Site | Battlefield

American Revolution Museum at Yorktown

Yorktown, VA

The American Revolution Museum at Yorktown provides the origins of the nation’s founding, stretching from the early colonial period to the passing of the Constitution and beyond. Exciting indoor galleries feature period artifacts, immersive environments and films, including “The Siege of Yorktown,” with a 180-degree surround screen and dramatic special effects.

Historic Site | Marker

General Lafayette Marker, Schuylerville, NY (NY-6)

Schuylerville, NY

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...

Historic Site | Marker

General Lafayette Marker, Suffolk, Virginia (VA-10)

Suffolk, VA

In March of 1781, much of the Continental Army was hunting for the traitor, Benedict Arnold. In mid-March, Lafayette was sent south from the Elk River in Maryland with a detachment of troops to...

Battlefield | Fort/Outpost

Fort Thicketty

Gaffney, SC

A station constructed during high tensions with the Cherokee, this fortification was utilized by Loyalists until July of 1780.