Travel Inspirations

Liberty Trail Events

States of Interest:
Massachusetts
Charlestown, MA
Join a Ranger for a 'Muskets, Men, and Liberty' Program! Who fought in the Battle of Bunker Hill? Listen to a ranger dressed in period clothing...
Massachusetts
Charlestown, MA
Join a ranger for a tour of USS Cassin Young Wednesday through Sunday at 11 am, 1 pm, 2 pm, and 3 pm. Tours begin on the deck of the ship and last for...
Illinois
Hillsboro, IL
The Christina Tillson Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the American Battlefield Trust are pleased to present the American...
New Jersey
Highlands, NJ
Join us for a park ranger-led program highlighting the nature and history of Jamaica Bay. For more information about a week's tour, call the Jamaica...
Wyoming
Cody, WY
The Big Horn Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the American Battlefield Trust are pleased to present the American Revolution...
Ohio
Green, OH
The Catherine Richards Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the American Battlefield Trust are pleased to present the American...
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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 |
Fort Edward, NY

Visitor Center and Museum dedicated to the history of Rogers Island and Fort Edward.

Battlefield |
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.

Historic Site |
Andover, ME
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 | Fort/Outpost
Charleston, SC

One of the many forts that dotted the landscape around Charleston, Patriots seized this fortification and raised the Moultrie flag, which bears resemblance to the modern standard of South Carolina.

Historic Site |
New Brunswick, NJ
Buccleuch Mansion Historical Marker Database Buccleuch Mansion played a vivid, tangible role in the Revolutionary War because of its location along key routes used by both British and Continental...
Historic Site |
Scotch Plains, NJ
Site of the Battle of Short Hills, June 25, 1777. Historical Marker Database The Battle of Short Hills, fought on June 26, 1777, was a significant engagement in central New Jersey. In this battle...
Historic Site | Fort/Outpost
Bedminister, NJ

Nestled in the sloping mountains of New Jersey, the birthplace of American military academies can be found. Initially a part of a winter encampment, it became the proving grounds for Patriot artillerists.

Historic Site | Historic House
Fredericksburg, VA

Following the American Revolution, the Sentry Box served as the home for Hugh Mercer's family following his passing at the Battle of Princeton in 1777.

Battlefield | Historic Site
Camden, SC

A former British headquarters, explore the reconstructed Kershaw/Cornwallis House, British redoubts, and programs about colonial life.

State/County Park | 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.

Historic Site |
South Bound Brook, NJ
Abraham Staats House Historical Marker Database The Staats House, located in South Bound Brook, New Jersey, is an 18th-century Dutch Colonial home with strong ties to the Revolutionary War. Built by...
Historic Site | Museum
Charleston, SC

An architectural treasure in its own right, the South Carolina Historical Society Museum is housed in a National Historic Landmark building and features interactive exhibits on the people, places, and movements that shaped the state and nation.