The Liberty Trail

Explore the many guided tours of The Liberty Trail

1760s era lighthouse located at the Gateway National Recreational Area in Sandy Hook

New Jersey

Tour

HMS Blue Mountain Valley

Highlands, NJ

Henry Knox delivers artillery to Washington

New York

Tour

Knox's Noble Train of Artillery

Crown Point, NY

South Carolina

Tour

Waxhaws

Lancaster, SC

May. 3, 1779

South Carolina

John Laurens attempts to brashly thwart an attack by Augustine Prevost at the Battle of Coosawhatchie

May. 6, 1839

North Carolina

William Lenoir, Patriot officer and influential NC politician, dies two days shy of his 88th birthday at Fort Defiance

May. 8, 1751

Virginia

Portrait of Major General William Lenoir

Future North Carolina militia leader William Lenoir is born into a Huguenot family in Brunswick County, Virginia

May. 8, 1753

Senegal

Phillis Wheatley, future African American poet, is born in West Africa

May. 9, 1810

Massachusetts

Benjamin Lincoln passes away at 77 years old at his lifelong home

May. 10, 1818

Massachusetts

Painting of a man holding a metal teapot.

Paul Revere passes away at 83 and is buried at the Granary Burying Ground in Boston, Massachusetts

May. 12, 1737

Rhode Island

Militia leader, Christopher Greene, is born in Warwick, Rhode Island

May. 12, 1780

South Carolina

Conclusion of the Siege of Charleston and British occupation painting by Dale Watson

Benjamin Lincoln surrenders 5,000 Patriots and the city of Charleston to the British after a 3 month siege

May. 14, 1781

New York

Christopher Greene, along Maj. Ebenezer Flagg and six Black soldiers, are killed by Loyalists of De Lancey's Brigade

May. 16, 1771

North Carolina

Photo by Anthony Crider of the James Hunter Monument at Alamance

The NC Regulators clash with and are defeated by Royalist militia in the final battle of the colonial period at Alamance

May. 19, 1786

Georgia

Nathanael Greene, the "Savior of the South," passes away from sunstroke at the age of 43 at Mulberry Grove Plantation

May. 20, 1775

North Carolina

The Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence, it's existence still debated to this day, is allegedly drafted in NC

May. 22, 1802

Virginia

Martha Washington passes away at the age of 70 at Mount Vernon

May. 28, 1738

Virginia

illustration of a man from American Colonial era

Benjamin Cleveland, a hero of Kings Mountain, is born in Orange County Virginia

May. 29, 1780

South Carolina

Surrendering Patriot forces under Abraham Buford are massacred by Banastre Tarleton's dragoons at Waxhaws

May. 29, 1790

Connecticut

Israel Putnam, former officer of Rogers' Rangers and commander at Bunker Hill, dies at 72 in Brooklyn, Connecticut

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Exploring the history and stories of the American Revolution.

An AI rendered image of Moores Creek Bridge

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The Bridge of Defiance

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Flightpath to Independence: The Halifax Resolves

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The Halifax Resolves

Exploring the history and stories of the American Revolution.

Six Pounders at Guilford Courthouse by Mike Talplacido

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The Revolutionary War in North Carolina

Video/Audio

Cornwallis: A Great British General

Musket vs Rifle Cover Image for Revolutionary Firepower

Video/Audio

Revolutionary Firepower: Muskets and Rifles

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.

A modern-day photo fo Camden Battlefield

Battlefields

Discover the historic fields, farms, and forests across The Liberty Trail where pivotal battles were fought and the foundations of our nation were forged.

Revolutionary War reenactment showing three riders on horses

Events

Discover all The Liberty Trail has to offer through local festivals, re-enactments and community events.

Kershaw House. Two stories of white siding levels with large porches on a brick foundation

Historic Sites

Journey through The Liberty Trail’s rich historical sites to uncover their pivotal roles in securing America’s independence.

Tours

Discover The Liberty Trail through immersive guided tours—right at your fingertips.

State Parks

Discover The Liberty Trail’s diverse parks and forests, where both Loyalists and Patriots once ventured.

Outdoor Activities

Whether you hike, bike, boat, fish or golf, find all your favorite outdoor fun.

Family Friendly Adventures

Discover a part of our nation’s history at historic landmarks and events.

image of a river running through a forest with the words "Discover South Carolina's Revolutionary Rivers"

Revolutionary Rivers Trail

Kayaking & Canoeing

The South Carolina Revolutionary Rivers Trail follows the stomping grounds of Revolutionary War hero General Francis Marion. The 66-mile trail offers paddlers a unique experience of floating through swampland that was once traversed by Patriots engaged in guerrilla warfare against the Loyalists.

a little girl running through a field with a toy musket

Kids' Visit to Cowpens National Battlefield

Battlefield | National Park

Cowpens is the site of the battle that turned the tide for the patriots and George Washington's Continental Army in the Revolutionary War. A perfect place to take kids for a little history lesson.

Be A Junior Ranger!

National Park | living history site

Explore, Learn, and Protect at the Junior Ranger program at Charles Pinckney National Historic Site, available to visitors of all ages! Use this program to uniquely explore and learn about your national parks, and how you can help protect them today and into the future.