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Abingdon, VA
The Abingdon Muster Grounds is a 9-acre park is the site where, in 1780, 400 Virginians joined other patriot militia from the western frontier in a two-week campaign that ended with a critical victory at the Battle of Kings Mountain. The Abingdon Muster Grounds is a partner site of the Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail.
South Carolina
Hiking
Lancaster, SC
Andrew Jackson State Park offers two, one-mile loop trails. Crawford Trail (1.1-mile loop) Garden of the Waxhaws Trail (1.0-mile loop)
New Jersey
Hiking
Barnegat, NJ
Explore the 3.5 mile Michael T. Mangum Trail which includes the remanents of two colonial era roads There is also a .1 mile short path overlooking the Wading River called Rudy’s Point and a .1 mile...
New Jersey
Hiking
Morristown, NJ
Morristown National Historical Park has 27 miles of designated, marked hiking trails. For those simply looking for the historic sites, follow the 2.25 mile Yellow Trail.
New Jersey
Hiking
Fort Lee, NJ
There are 30 miles of trails available to hike throughout the rest of the Palisades Interstate Park.
New Jersey
Hiking
Morristown, NJ
Morristown National Historical Park has 27 miles of designated, marked hiking trails. For those simply looking for the historic sites, follow the 2.25 mile Yellow Trail.
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Hampton Plantation State Historic Site
McClellanville, SC
McClellanville, SC
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.
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.
Historic Site | Marker
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...
Battlefield | State/County Park
Alpine, NJ
Along the banks of the Hudson, one can walk in the steps of Cornwallis' army, which landed at this spot to chase the Continental Army through New Jersey.
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.
Battlefield | State/County Park
Wallomsac, NY
The Battle of Bennington delivered a sharp blow to British plans as American forces overwhelmed a detachment sent to seize vital supplies. This unexpected victory crippled British logistics and boosted Patriot morale, helping set the stage for the larger triumph at Saratoga.
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.
State/County Park | Historic House
Little Falls, NY
Home of Brigadier General Nicholas Herkimer, who died of wounds at the Battle of Oriskany, one of the bloodiest of the war.
Battlefield | State/County Park
Manalapan, NJ
The Battle of Monmouth took place on June 28, 1778, between the Continental Army and British forces, and is now preserved as Monmouth Battlefield State Park.
Historic Site | Historic House
Wilmington, NC
Home to a Loyalist sympathizer, the Burgwin-Wright House stands as one of the oldest structures in Wilmington. In 1781, the likes of Cornwallis and his officers inhabited the home for a brief period.
Battlefield | State/County Park
New York, NY
At the Battle of Pell’s Point, a small American force under John Glover held firm against a powerful British advance. Their stand proved pivotal in shaping the course of the New York campaign.
State/County Park | Historic House
Johnstown, NY
The Johnson Hall State Historic Site was the home of Sir William Johnson, the British Superintendent of Indian Affairs in the Province of New York and a Major General who fought in King George’s War and the French and Indian War.
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