The Liberty Trail

Tours Along The Trail

Explore the many guided tours of The Liberty Trail

Virginia

Tour

Battle of Kemp's Landing

Virginia Beach, VA

James Peale (1749-1831), The Battle of Princeton, ca. 1782,

New Jersey

Tour

Princeton Battlefield

Princeton, NJ

Battle of Fort Moultrie Meeting Courtesy of the United States Senate

South Carolina

Tour

Fort Moultrie

Sullivan's Island, SC

Mar. 5, 1770

Massachusetts

Crispus Attucks, a man of African and Wampanoag descent, is the first American casualty of the Boston Massacre

Mar. 5, 1770

Massachusetts

British soldiers kill five protesting colonists, including Crispus Attucks, on King Street in Boston

Mar. 6, 1781

South Carolina

Francis Marion tilts the balance of power in the South Carolina backcountry at Wyboo Swamp

Mar. 8, 1776

New Jersey

Sandy Hook Lighthouse and Keepers Quarters

Local militias confiscate the operational tools to run the Sandy Hook lighthouse

Mar. 10, 1719

United Kingdom

Thomas Gage, future British general, is born at Firle Place manor in Sussex, England

Mar. 12, 1743

South Carolina

Peter Horry, the future right-hand officer of Francis Marion, is born in Georgetown, SC

Mar. 15, 1781

North Carolina

Nathanael Green statues at Guilford Courthouse by Melissa Winn

Nathanael Greene defeats Cornwallis at Guilford Courthouse, thus laying the path for the British surrender at Yorktown

Mar. 17, 1776

Massachusetts

American soldiers overlook Boston from Dorchester Heights

The Siege of Boston concludes after British forces under William Howe evacuate to Nova Scotia

Mar. 20, 1744

Germany

Future Hessian officer, Johann Ewald, is born in the Landgraviate of Hesse-Kassel

Mar. 24, 1725

North Carolina

General John Ashe (Not to be confused with John Baptista Ashe) Generic Bio image

Future North Carolina Patriot General John Ashe is born in modern-day Brunswick County, North Carolina

Mar. 25, 1818

Georgia

Returning from his recovery following a mob beating, Henry Lee, passes away en route home to VA on Cumberland Island

Mar. 29, 1778

New Jersey

Under the command of Henry Knox, the first American artillery training school is founded in Bedminister, NJ

Mar. 29, 1780

South Carolina

A depiction of the Siege of Charleston (1780) by Alonzo Chappel.

British forces under Henry Clinton begin their siege against the Patriot stronghold of Charleston

Mar. 31, 1774

Massachusetts

A South East View of the City of Boston in North America

The Boston Port Act, also known as the Trade Act of 1774, becomes law and closes off the port of Boston to all trade

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The Liberty Trail Storytellers

Exploring the history and stories of the American Revolution.

Bronze and granite monument of General Nathanael Greene on horseback

The Blog

Divide and Conquer

Head Tilting History 30 Revolutionary Scots Cover Image

The Blog

From Culloden to the Colonies: Revolutionary Scots

The Blog

In a World of Phifers, Fifers, and Pheiffers

Videos Along the Liberty Trail

Exploring the history and stories of the American Revolution.

Six Pounders at Guilford Courthouse by Mike Talplacido

Video/Audio

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.