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Hiking Through History

Walk in the footsteps of South Carolina history makers and discover scenic trails waiting to be explored.

States of Interest:
New Jersey
Hiking
Hewitt, NJ

Long Pond Ironworks State Park has dozens of miles of marked trails. Please contact the park for more information about trail closures.

New Jersey
Hiking
Manalapan, NJ

Explore 25 miles of farm roads, paths, and field edges, tracing the footsteps of Revolutionary War soldiers. With trails ranging from half a mile to several miles, history buffs and hikers can immerse...

New Jersey
Hiking
Princeton, NJ

Paved and gravel paths are available for trekking alongside trails throughout the Insitute woods, which cove 589 acres.

New Jersey
Hiking
National Park, NJ

Jogging and walking trails can be found throughout the park.

New Jersey
Hiking
Titusville, NJ

Washington Crossing State Park offers 13 miles of trails for hiking and jogging.

South Carolina
Hiking
Enoree, SC

The Blackstock Battlefield Passage, part of the Palmetto Trail, is a moderately difficult loop trail that encircles what was the scene of the Battle of Blackstock. During the 1760 battle, 96 British...

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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 | Historic 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.

State/County Park | Historic House
National Park, NJ

A home to a Quaker family, it served as a hospital following the Battle of Red Bank.

Battlefield |
Camden, SC

The Battle of Camden was a devastating defeat suffered by the Americans in the British military offensive in the South.

Battlefield
Summerton, SC

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

Battlefield
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.

National Park |
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.

Historic Site |
Boston, MA

Frequented by many influential figures in Boston's revolutionary history, the Old South Meeting House served as a place of public discourse that contributed to the city's role in the American Revolution

Battlefield
McConnells, SC

Huck’s Defeat occurred on July 12, 1780. The battleground is on the site of Historic Brattonsville, a former colonial plantation.

Historic Site | Historic House
Georgetown, SC

Built circa 1740, Hopsewee Plantation was one of the South’s major rice plantations and the birthplace of Thomas Lynch, Jr., one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence.

State/County Park | Historic House
Titusville, NJ

The location of George Washington's famous crossing of the Delaware, the site is now a state park that offers historical interpretation and several recreational activities.

Historic Site |
Gaffney, SC

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

State/County Park | Historic Site
Charleston, SC

The White Point Garden offers incredible views that span across the Ashley and Cooper Rivers. Fort Sumter, Castle Pinckney, and the Sullivan Island Lighthouse can all be spotted in the distance. The Defenders of Fort Moultrie, a monument honoring South Carolinian soldiers during the Battle of Sullivan's Island is centrally located.