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 â€” 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.

Nassau Hall, Princeton University
Rev War  |  Historic Site

Nassau Hall

During the American Revolution, Nassau Hall played a vital role as a military and political site. It was struck by cannon fire during the Battle of...
Old North Church in Boston, Massachusetts
Rev War  |  Historic Site

Old North Church

One if by Land, Two if by Sea The Old North Church, initially known as Christ Church, is the oldest standing church in Boston, completed in December...