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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.
Battlefield | National Park
Stillwater, NY
The Battles of Saratoga marked a decisive turning point in the American Revolution, where Patriot forces achieved a stunning victory over a major British army. This triumph not only shattered British momentum but convinced France that the American cause was worth backing, transforming a colonial rebellion into an international war.
Historic Site | Marker
Portsmouth, NH
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
Pineville, SC
Francis Marion was a skilled military leader during the American Revolutionary War, known for his guerilla tactics and strategic maneuvers in the Southern Campaign. His contributions to the war effort and his enduring legacy as a symbol of American resilience and military ingenuity remain today.
Battlefield
Manning, SC
Now under the man-made Lake Marion, British Lieutenant Colonel John Watson and Patriot Brigadier General Francis Marion, the “Swamp Fox,” skirmished in Wyboo Swamp near Santee Road.
Battlefield
Turbeville, SC
A surprise Patriot attack on Loyalist recruits is a blow to the British
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.
State/County Park
Camden, SC
Not far from Camden Battlefield, Goodale State Park is lined with cypress trees, a spring-fed lake that offers boating, fishing, and hiking opportunities.
Historic Site |
Rensselaer, 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...
State/County Park | Historic Site
Elizabeth, NJ
Elizabeth Town Point, New Jersey served as a critical colonial port, ferry landing, and commercial hub connecting New Jersey to New York before and during the American Revolution. On January 25, 1780, British and Loyalist troops crossed here to launch a devastating raid that burned parts of Elizabeth.
State/County Park | Historic House
Newburgh, NY
General Washington established his Newburgh headquarters at Jonathan and Tryntje Hasbrouck's fieldstone farmhouse from 1782 to 1783, issuing an order for a "cessation of hostilities" from the house.
State/County Park | Historic Site
Titusville, NJ
Built in the 1740s, this building acted as a ferry house for those wishing to cross the Delaware, including the likes of George Washington and his men on Christmas night of 1776.
