The Liberty Tree

The original Liberty Tree, a stately elm, was a rallying point for pre-revolutionary activities. The open space under its branches was called "Liberty Hall," and a flag pole was erected through its branches, with a hoisted flag serving as the symbol for action. Countless inflammatory cartoons and verses were nailed to its trunk, and many Tories hung in effigy from its branches. Its proudest moment was perhaps the repeal of the Stamp Act, when innumerable lanterns blazed among its branches for all to see.

Bay Lake, Florida · United States