The Liberty Trail

- parking
- accessible_parking
- wheelchair_accessible
- restrooms
- wifi

- parking
- accessible_parking
- wheelchair_accessible
- restrooms
- wifi

- parking
- accessible_parking
- wheelchair_accessible
- restrooms
- wifi

- parking
- accessible_parking
- wheelchair_accessible
- restrooms
- wifi

- parking
- accessible_parking
- wheelchair_accessible
- restrooms
- wifi
Liberty Trail History Makers
The Revolutionary War was a war unlike any other — one of ideas and ideals, that shaped “the course of human events. Explore the history and personalities from this pivotal time in American history.Washington's enslaved huntsman and valet, William Lee was tasked with following Washington throughout the war where he witnessed events such as the encampment at Valley Forge and the victory at Yorktown.
When British forces besieged Charleston, Lincoln was forced to surrender over 5,000 men. Denied honors of war in surrender, Lincoln was paroled and returned to Washington’s army. After the Battle of Yorktown, Lincoln accepted the surrender from the British, allowing him to have revenge for his defeat in Charleston.
Responsible for coining "Give me liberty or give me death!" Patrick Henry stood as one of the staunchest defenders of American independence in Virginia.
George Washington’s leadership guided the American colonies through revolution and into nationhood. As a general and the first president, he played a crucial role in shaping the United States’ early foundations.