This is a sketch of cannons on the upper deck of a fort.

Heritage Sites

The places highlighted here — formerly called the Civil War Discovery Trail — are not just any places. They are the celebrated sites and structures that bring the earliest chapters of the American story to life, such as battlefields, historic homes, stations on the Underground Railroad, cemeteries, and parks. Together, they constitute the essential stops on a trail to discovering not only America’s military history, but the political, social and human dimensions of the founding and forging of the United States.

Rev War  |  Historic Site

Hamilton Hall

Named after Alexander Hamilton, this hall was built in 1805 by the Federalists of the area. The location acted as a place for hosting town meetings...
Rev War  |  Fort

Conanicut Battery

The fort was originally built in 1776, then taken over by the British during their invasion until they abandoned it in 1779. It was then used by the...
Gun Emplacement looking over modern-day Morristown at Fort Nonsense
Rev War  |  Fort

Fort Nonsense

Morristown's Lookout Following their victories at Trenton and Princeton, General George Washington and the Continental Army sought a secure winter...
Rev War  |  Museum

Tryon Palace

Tyron Palace was originally built several years prior to the American Revolution as a governor's palace for British official William Tyron. The rebels...