Project Overview
The Liberty Trail—a collaboration between the American Battlefield Trust and the South Carolina Battleground Trust—connects Revolutionary War battlefields across South Carolina and tells the captivating, often overlooked stories of this transformative chapter in American history.
As part of this initiative, I was commissioned to design 50 interpretive signs for 10 historic sites, helping to engage visitors with accessible, visually compelling narratives. My role was to translate dense historical content into clear, legible signage layouts tailored for outdoor public spaces.
Design Impact
Working closely with the American Battlefield Trust, I created the final design for a revised interpretive signage template that leveraged rich photography, historical maps, and archival illustrations. The layout featured hero imagery spanning the full 36-inch width of each panel while reserving space for supporting visuals and callout quotes to deepen the narrative.
Each design was delivered as production-ready artwork, complete with printer marks and fabrication specifications. The system ensured visual consistency across locations while allowing for site-specific storytelling. The completed signs are now installed across the state, enhancing public understanding of South Carolina’s role in the American Revolution.
Style Guide Development
To help ensure consistency across signage in future phases of the Liberty Trail project, I drafted initial pages of a style guide — including layout specifications, typography choices, and tone of voice recommendations. These materials could serve as the foundation for a scalable signage system.
Site Spotlight: Fort Fair Lawn
The video below, produced by Fox News, highlights Fort Fair Lawn—one of several key sites featured along the Liberty Trail. This segment underscores the importance of preserving and interpreting Revolutionary War history, and offers real-world context for the signage I designed for this location.
Interpretive Signage Designs
Below are a selection of the final panels developed for the Battle of Camden, Marion Square, Fort Fair Lawn, and Hanging Rock. These examples include printer marks as part of the final press-ready files. Each sign was carefully composed to transform in-depth historical research into clear, engaging content that supports on-site learning, reflection, and exploration.
