America's independence was secured by the citizen soldiers who fought in South Carolina’s swamps, fields, woods, and mountains.

The struggle for South Carolina, from 1775–1782, led to victory in the Revolutionary War, and The Liberty Trail will bring to life South Carolina’s little known Revolutionary War history.

was secured by the citizen soldiers who fought in South Carolina’s swamps, fields, woods, and mountains.

The struggle for South Carolina, from 1775–1782, led to victory in the Revolutionary War, and The Liberty Trail will bring to life South Carolina’s little known Revolutionary War history.

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An Unforgettable Journey through Place and Time

An Unforgettable Journey through Place and Time

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.

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.

The Liberty Trail app, created by the partnership of the South Carolina Battleground Preservation Trust and the American Battlefield Trust, tells the captivating story of South Carolina’s pivotal role in the Revolutionary War. Each stop along the driving

tour features unique on-site interpretation that connects visitors to extraordinary events that came to pass nearly 250 years ago. The Liberty Trail honors the patriots who decided the outcome of the Revolution in the Carolinas—and brings history to life.

The Liberty Trail app, created by the partnership of the South Carolina Battleground Preservation Trust and the American Battlefield Trust, tells the captivating story of South Carolina’s pivotal role in the Revolutionary War. Each stop along the driving tour features unique on-site interpretation that connects visitors to extraordinary events that came to pass nearly 250 years ago. The Liberty Trail honors the patriots who decided the outcome of the Revolution in the Carolinas—and brings history to life.

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Preservation

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The guiding purpose of the Liberty Trail is the preservation of hallowed battlegrounds. Thousands of acres of land  will be permanently protected by this initiative.

Interpretation

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We aim to uncover the historic record to reframe our understanding of the American Revolution, shedding new light on the lives of the soldiers and citizens who lived it.

Technology

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New, digital battlefield experiences will set the standard for how we experience history. Use our app to plan your trip, dive deep into history, or see the places that built our nation.

The Liberty Trail Partners

The South Carolina Battleground Preservation Trust seeks to protect and preserve historic military sites across the state to honor the soldiers who gave their lives in service to their country. SCBPT creates space at which to remember and contemplate history, discuss the present, and hear how our history shapes the future of South Carolina.

The American Battlefield Trust preserves America’s hallowed battlegrounds and educates the public about what happened there and why it matters. As the nation’s leading heritage land preservation organization, the ABT has saved more than 55,000 acres of battlefield land in 24 states to date—thanks to the support of members & partners.

The South Carolina Battleground Preservation Trust seeks to protect and preserve historic military sites across the state to honor the soldiers who gave their lives in service to their country. SCBPT creates space at which to remember and contemplate history, discuss the present, and hear how our history shapes the future of South Carolina.

The American Battlefield Trust preserves America’s hallowed battlegrounds and educates the public about what happened there and why it matters. As the nation’s leading heritage land preservation organization, the ABT has saved more than 55,000 acres of battlefield land in 24 states to date—thanks to the support of members & partners.

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