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Kayaking/Canoeing

Experience America's Revolutionary waterways by kayak or canoe, surrounded by stunning natural beauty.

States of Interest:
South Carolina
Kayaking/Canoeing
Lancaster, SC

Paddle around the 18-acre lake in your canoe or kayak. Observe the many migratory birds and other wildlife that use the lake.

New Jersey
Kayaking/Canoeing
Alpine, NJ

Canoe and Kayak along the scenic Hudson River by launching your watercraft from Bloomer's Beach, located at the north end of Englewood Picnic Area and at the beach along the north end of the Alpine...

South Carolina
Kayaking/Canoeing
Summerville, SC

The Ashley River Blue Trail is one of the best-kept secrets for paddling and wildlife watching. Explore the historic Ashley River, which runs more than 30 miles from its headwaters in the Great...

South Carolina
Kayaking/Canoeing
Huger, SC

Deep in the Francis Marion National Forest, near the town of Awendaw, lies Awendaw Creek Canoe, a peaceful, scenic place for launching small boats onto Awendaw Creek.

South Carolina
Kayaking/Canoeing
Camden, SC

Explore the 1.5 mile, round trip waterway around Goodale State Park, sure to please those who love wilderness canoe trips and kayaking in South Carolina.

South Carolina
Kayaking/Canoeing
McClellanville, SC

Located in the southern Santee Delta region, Hampton Plantation State Historic Site is home to the remote, final remnants of a colonial-era rice plantation. Guided paddling tours of the area are...

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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.
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.

Historic Site |
Morristown, NJ

Located along the Morristown Green, the former site of the original First Presbyterian Church once acted as the infirmary for smallpox inoculated Continentals

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 | Historic Site
Moncks Corner, SC

During the British occupation of Charleston in 1781, these grounds were part of a British outpost to supply ammunition and provisions to patrolling British troops.

Historic Site |
Boston, MA

One of the oldest public buildings in the United States, the Old State House was the seat of government in Massachusetts leading up to the Revolution and after the consolidation of the States. Infamously, the Boston Massacre happened just beyond its steps.

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

Historic Site | Historic House
Lexington, MA

In the early twilight hours of April 19, 1775, Paul Revere rode by this house to warn its occupants, Samuel Adams and John Hancock, of the impending British raids. Already known for their revolutionary sentiments, Adams and Hancock fled to avoid capture.

National Park | Battlefield
Concord, MA

The site of the first known Colonist offensive attack during the Revolution, Meriam's Corner marks where the British column, retreating to Boston, was ambushed by local militias.

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
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 |
Clemson, SC

Nestled outside the traditional bounds of the South Carolina colony is the Presbyterian church where Andrew Pickens committed his time as an elder following the Revolution. In the adjacent cemetery lie the graves of several American soldiers who had fought by Pickens' side during the war.

Battlefield
Camden, SC

Patriot Leader Nathanael Greene Is repulsed but not defeated in his campaign to chase the British from the South Carolina backcountry