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 |
Saugerties, NY
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...
National Park | Historic Site
Morristown, NJ

Morristown National Historical Park marks the site of the Continental Army’s 1779-80 encampment under George Washington. It symbolizes America’s fight for independence and Washington’s leadership in uniting the army, remaining a lasting symbol of resilience and patriotism.

National Park | Historic Site
Gaffney, SC

The 330-mile Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail traces the 1780 Kings Mountain campaign through Virginia, Tennessee, and the Carolinas via a marked motor route and 87 miles of walkable trails.

Historic Site | Historic House
Newport, RI

Former headquarters of the French fleet in North America and the home of Loyalist sympathizer.

Historic Site | Historic House
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 |
Thomaston, ME
General Henry Knox commissioned the bell in 1797 for the steeple of the Congregational Meeting House in Thomaston, Maine. It was cast by Paul Revere , then a noted silversmith, goldsmith, and...
Battlefield | Museum
Chesapeake, VA

The primary approach to Norfolk, Virginia, was over Great Bridge, which spanned the Elizabeth River. On the morning of December 9, 1775, British soldiers attacked Patriot forces near the bridge in an attempt to seize the bridge and run off the rebels.

Historic Site | Museum
Gaffney, SC

With a rotating collection of artifacts and interactive exhibits, the Cherokee County Museum has something for all ages and interests.

Battlefield | State/County Park
Trenton, NJ

Also known as the Battle of Assunpink Creek, Washington thwarted Cornwallis yet again, just south of the town of Trenton where they had fought only days prior.

Battlefield | State/County Park
Summerton, SC

Located within the Santee Wildlife Refuge, this was the last major battle of the war in South Carolina.

Battlefield
Heath Springs, SC

This battleground was the site of three British camps, attacked by Patriot troops on August 6, 1780. It was a fight primarily between countrymen.

Battlefield
Eutawville, SC

This last major battle of the war in the South succeeded in driving the British out of rural South Carolina.