Colonial Williamsburg
Williamsburg, VA · est. 1934
As Virginia's colonial capital, Williamsburg was a center of revolutionary politics. Restored in the 20th century, it is now the largest living-history museum in the country.
American Revolution
The people, battles, and ideas that founded a nation.
6 markers in this collection.
Independence Hall
Philadelphia, PA · est. 1948
Originally the Pennsylvania State House, this brick Georgian building hosted the Second Continental Congress and the Constitutional Convention. The Liberty Bell once hung in its tower.
Lexington Battle Green
Lexington, MA · est. 1949
At dawn, some 700 British soldiers marching to seize colonial arms confronted about 80 minutemen on Lexington's common. Eight Americans died — the opening casualties of the Revolutionary War.
Old North Bridge
Concord, MA · est. 1936
Hours after Lexington, colonial militia massed at Concord's North Bridge and exchanged fire with British regulars, forcing their retreat to Boston. Emerson's 'Concord Hymn' immortalized the moment.
St. John's Church
Richmond, VA · est. 1932
The Second Virginia Convention met here, beyond reach of the royal governor. Patrick Henry's speech persuaded delegates — including Washington and Jefferson — to arm the colony's militia.
Yorktown Battlefield
Yorktown, VA · est. 1957
A combined American and French force trapped the British army against the York River while the French fleet blocked escape by sea. The siege's end secured American independence.