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Moores Creek National Battlefield
National Battlefield · NC
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.
Park report
Alert: Information
How this is rated
Poor: closures/hazards · Fair: cautions/noticesMoores Creek Visitor Center Open Tuesday-Saturday and Park Grounds Open Seven Days Per Week
Alert: Information
How this is rated
Poor: closures/hazards · Fair: cautions/noticesLighting and Maintaining Fires Information
Alert: Information
How this is rated
Poor: closures/hazards · Fair: cautions/noticesBe Prepared for your Visit
Hours Exceptions
NoteOPEN - Memorial Day; CLOSED - Juneteenth; OPEN - Independence Day; CLOSED - Labor Day; CLOSED - Columbus Day; OPEN - Veterans Day; CLOSED - Thanksgiving Day; CLOSED - Christmas; CLOSED - New Year's Day; CLOSED - Martin Luther King Jr. Day; CLOSED - President's Day
Entrance Fee
How this is rated
Good: free entryFree — no entrance fee
Visitor Centers
Good1 visitor center
Activities Available
How this is rated
Good: many activities available14 activities
Park Name
InfoMoores Creek National Battlefield
Designation
InfoNational Battlefield
State(s)
InfoNC
Phone
Info9102835591
mocr_information@nps.gov
Operating Hours
InfoThe 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
Campgrounds
InfoNo campgrounds listed
Visitor Center: Visitor Center
InfoSee park for hours
Activity: Arts and Culture
InfoAvailable
Activity: Craft Demonstrations
InfoAvailable
Activity: Cultural Demonstrations
InfoAvailable
Activity: Fishing
InfoAvailable
Activity: Guided Tours
InfoAvailable
Activity: Living History
InfoAvailable
Activity: Historic Weapons Demonstration
InfoAvailable
Activity: Paddling
InfoAvailable
Activity: Canoeing
InfoAvailable
Activity: Junior Ranger Program
InfoAvailable
Activity: Park Film
InfoAvailable
Activity: Museum Exhibits
InfoAvailable
Activity: Shopping
InfoAvailable
Activity: Bookstore and Park Store
InfoAvailable
Theme: African American Heritage
InfoFeatured at this park
Theme: American Revolution
InfoFeatured at this park
Theme: Burial, Cemetery and Gravesite
InfoFeatured at this park
Theme: Enslavement
InfoFeatured at this park
Theme: Farming and Agriculture
InfoFeatured at this park
Theme: Industry
InfoFeatured at this park
Theme: Logging and Timber Cutting
InfoFeatured at this park
Theme: Military
InfoFeatured at this park
Weather Info
InfoCurrie, North Carolina has mild Winters and moderate to hot Summers with varying humidity.
Getting There
InfoMoores 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) Wes
GPS Coordinates
Info34.4582° N, -78.1103° W
Data from official federal recreation records. Updated periodically. Park conditions change — always verify with the park before visiting. Verify on official park website