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Travel Inspirations

Horseback Riding

Explore the picturesque beauty of the countryside on horseback, immersing yourself in the calm of nature and the charm of scenic landscapes.

States of Interest:
New Jersey
Horseback Riding
Morristown, NJ

Morristown has 10.5 miles of designated horse trails, but horses are prohibited within the vicinity of historic buildings. Additionally, horses are not available for rent.

South Carolina
Horseback Riding
McConnells, SC

Located in a 800-acre natural area, riders can enjoy the 0.7 mile Nature Trail and Huck’s Defeat Battlefield Trail. Along with history, you’ll discover the geographical diversity of the Carolina...

New Jersey
Horseback Riding
Morristown, NJ

Morristown has 10.5 miles of designated horse trails, but horses are prohibited within the vicinity of historic buildings. Additionally, horses are not available for rent.

New Jersey
Horseback Riding
Hewitt, NJ

Visitors of the park may ride horseback on designated multiuse trails.

New Jersey
Horseback Riding
Manalapan, NJ

Visitors are permitted to explore the park on horseback on designated trails. Horse rentals are not available.

New Jersey
Horseback Riding
Titusville, NJ

Within the park, there are two and a half miles of trails in the Phillips Farm day use area. The Phillips Farm parking area is designated for horse trailers, though the park does not offer horse...

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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
Oyster Bay, NY

Raynham Hall was the home of the Townsend family, one of the founding families of Oyster Bay, on Long Island, New York, and a member of George Washington's Culper Spy Ring.

Historic Site |
Mount Laurel Township, NJ

A precursor movement to the Battle of Monmouth, this Quaker meeting house was surrounded by the encampment of British troops under Alexander Leslie in mid-June of 1778.

Battlefield
Johnsonville, SC

Once a simple ferry site, it gained prominence after Francis Marion, the "Swamp Fox," mustered the Williamsburg militia into his ranks in August of 1780

National Park | Historic House
Quincy, MA

This home, now known as the "John Quincy Adams Birthplace," was John and Abigail Adams' residence during the Revolutionary War. While John served as a delegate to the Second Continental Congress in Philadelphia, Abigail managed this home and served as an advisor to her husband in his public role.

Historic Site |
Haddonfield, NJ

Step into the Indian King Tavern, where revolutionaries once gathered, laws were forged, and history was made. This legendary Haddonfield landmark saw New Jersey declare its independence, adopt its Great Seal, and host both Patriots and British forces in a high stakes struggle for America’s future.

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...
Historic Site | Museum
Newburyport, MA

Once an influential shipbuilding center, Newburyport now houses the Custom House Maritime Museum, which interprets the region's naval history.

Historic Site | Marker
Halifax, NC
General Lafayette Marker, Halifax, NC The Lafayette Trail In April 1777, Lafayette sailed on the Victoire, a ship he built with his own funds, to North America to serve as a military leader in the...
Historic Site | Battlefield
Spartanburg, SC

When Jane Black Thomas overheard Loyalists plotting a surprise attack on her son's militia camp, she rode nearly 60 miles through dangerous territory to warn him. Her daring ride gave Colonel John Thomas Jr. and his Spartan Regiment time to prepare an ambush that repelled the attackers — fueling Patriot momentum toward the war-changing Battle of King's Mountain just three months later.

Battlefield
Boston, MA

Ensuing the Battle of Lexington and Concord, Patriot forces advanced on Boston, determined to overthrow the British occupation. Fortifying Dorchester Heights, George Washington positioned artillery to force the evacuation of British forces in the city.

Battlefield | Fort/Outpost
Rome, NY

Originally constructed during the French & Indian War, this bastion served as a focal point Burgoyne's campaign to squash Patriot resistance in New York

Historic Site | Historic House
Boston, MA

One of the oldest residential buildings in Boston, this structure was once the home of one-and-only Paul Revere, an avid member of the Sons of Liberty.