Moores Creek National Battlefield

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Cannon on a hill on a winter day. American flag to the left of the cannon
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Artillery Demonstration at Moore's Creek
Artillery Demonstration at Moore's Creek.
Bridge at Moore's Creek.
Bridge at Moore's Creek.
Small Cannon at Moore's Creek.
Small Cannon at Moore's Creek.
Cannon overlooking field at Moore's Creek.
Cannon overlooking field at Moore's Creek.
Cannon at Moore's Creek.
Cannon at Moore's Creek.
Photos: National Park Service

About Moores Creek National Battlefield

In the early morning hours of February 27, 1776, Loyalist forces charged across a partially dismantled Moores Creek Bridge. Beyond the bridge, nearly 1,000 North Carolina Patriots waited quietly with cannons and muskets poised to fire. This battle marked the last broadsword charge by Scottish Highlanders and the first significant victory for the Patriots in the American Revolution.

Quick Facts

State North Carolina
Designation National Battlefield
State Code NC
Weather Currie, North Carolina has mild Winters and moderate to hot Summers with varying humidity.

Location & Map

Moores Creek National Battlefield is located in North Carolina.

Operating Hours

The Visitor Center is open Tuesday - Saturday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. This includes access to exhibits, the park's 10-minute film, "In the Most Furious Manner", the gift shop and America the Beautiful passes. The visitor center is closed on all Federal Holidays except Memorial Day, Independence Day and Veteran's Day. The Visitor Center Phone Number is 910-283-5591 ex.2234

Wednesday 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Monday Closed
Thursday 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Sunday Closed
Tuesday 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Friday 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday 9:00AM - 5:00PM

Activities

Arts and Culture Craft Demonstrations Cultural Demonstrations Fishing Guided Tours Living History Historic Weapons Demonstration Paddling Canoeing Junior Ranger Program Park Film Museum Exhibits Shopping Bookstore and Park Store

Getting There

Moores Creek National Battlefield is located 20 miles NW of Wilmington, North Carolina. · From Highway 17, follow US 421 to NC 210, then West on NC 210 · From Interstate 40, take exit 408 (NC 210) West at Rocky Point. · From Interstate 95 North, take exit 13-A for NC 74 East towards Wilmington. · From Interstate 95 South: take exit 81-B for I-40 East towards Wilmington. · From Fayetteville, North Carolina, take Interstate 95 South to Exit 13-A Questions please call us as 910-283-5591 x2234

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Contact & Address

Address 40 Patriots Hall Dr., Currie, NC, 28435
Phone 9102835591
Email mocr_information@nps.gov

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Visitor Centers

Visitor Center

The Visitor Center is open Tuesday - Saturday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. This includes access to exhibits, the park's 10-minute film, "In the Most…

Hours: This is the Hours of Operation for the Visitor Center at Moores Creek National Battlefield.

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