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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
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How this is rated
Poor: closures/hazards · Fair: cautions/noticesBe Prepared for your Visit
Hours Exceptions
NoteThanksgiving Day; OPEN - Memorial 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.
Campgrounds
InfoNo campgrounds listed
Visitor Center: Visitor Center
InfoSee park for hours
Themes & Topics
InfoAfrican American Heritage, American Revolution, Burial, Cemetery and Gravesite + 28 more
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
Location
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