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Travel Inspirations

Museums/Visitor Centers

Explore the past of Colonial America through objects of historical, scientific, artistic, or cultural interest.

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.

A modern-day photo fo Camden Battlefield

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.

Revolutionary War reenactment showing three riders on horses

Events

Discover all The Liberty Trail has to offer through local festivals, re-enactments and community events.

Kershaw House. Two stories of white siding levels with large porches on a brick foundation

Historic Sites

Journey through The Liberty Trail’s rich historical sites to uncover their pivotal roles in securing America’s independence.

Tours

Discover The Liberty Trail through immersive guided tours—right at your fingertips.

State Parks

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

Outdoor Activities

Whether you hike, bike, boat, fish or golf, find all your favorite outdoor fun.

Exploring 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.

Battlefield

Halfway Swamp

Pinewood, SC

McLeroth and his 64th Regiment were escorting 200 recruits from Charleston to Camden when Marion, with about 700 men, surprised them at Halfway Swamp.

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.

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.

Battlefield |

Cowan's Ford

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 |

Henry Knox Trail Marker at Kinderhook, NY (NY-26)

Kinderhook, NY

The Henry Knox Trail, also known as the Knox Cannon Trail, is a network of roads and paths that traces the route of Colonel Henry Knox's "noble train of artillery" from Crown Point, New York, to the...

Historic Site |

Lafayette Tour Marker, Tolland, Connecticut (CT-12)

Tolland, CT

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 | Historic House

Hanover House

Clemson, SC

Built in 1716 for Paul de St. Julien in Berkeley County. The house was later dismantled and moved to Clemson University and functions as a house museum.

Historic Site | State/County Park

Brunswick Town

Winnabow, NC

The site of a former colonial port that thrived throughout the mid-18th century, most of the town was reportedly burned down by the British in 1776

Historic Site

Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon

Charleston, SC

Completed in 1771, the Old Exchange Building is a Charleston landmark and the site of some of the most important events in South Carolina history. Over the last two and a half centuries, the building has been a commercial exchange, custom house, post office, city hall, military headquarters, and museum.

Historic Site |

Henry Knox Trail Marker at Northborough, MA (MA-18)

Northborough, MA

Historic Site | State/County Park

East Jersey Old Town Village

Piscataway, NJ

The East Jersey Old Town Village is a collection of historic structures dating the 18th century. Today, living historians walk the grounds, bringing the Revolution and the Colonial Era to life.

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Chestnut Neck

Port Republic, NJ

Colt's Neck, occupied by Patriots until October of 1778, was a privateer outpost utilized as a staging point for planning and executing the capture of several British naval vessels.