Liberty Trail StoryCorps Stories
Listen to inspiring conversations about South Carolina's role in the American Revolution.
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John Trumbull Birthplace
Known as John Trumbull’s birthplace, the Trumbull family home in Lebanon, Connecticut, was built in 1735 by Joseph Trumbull as a wedding present for...
George Mason
George Mason was born on December 11, 1725 in present day Fairfax County, Virginia. His father, George Mason III, died in 1735 when his boat capsized...
Daniel Shays
Most famous for leading the rebellion which bears his name, Daniel Shays began his life as the son of Irish immigrants, Patrick and Margaret. His...
Peyton Randolph
Peyton Randolph was born in Williamsburg, Virginia, on September 5, 1721. Raised into a wealthy family, Randolph attended the College of William and...
The Path to the Declaration
The path to independence started with the Continental Congress and involved several years of debate before the Declaration of Independence was drafted...
"No Taxation Without Representation"
The phrase "No taxation without representation" dates back to 1768.
The Daughters of Liberty
American women protested British taxation and formed groups called the Daughters of Liberty.
Women and the Enlightenment
During the Enlightenment, women could participate publicly in philosophical conversations.
Sarah Bradlee Fulton
Sarah Bradlee Fulton was born outside of Boston, Massachusetts, on December 24, 1740. Growing up near the busy city, Fulton was exposed to the...
Joseph Warren
Joseph Warren was born on June 11, 1741, to Joseph and Mary Warren in Roxbury, Massachusetts. His father, a respected farmer, but died early in Joseph...
