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Moores Creek National Battlefield

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Artillery Demonstration at Moore's Creek
Bridge at Moore's Creek.
Small Cannon at Moore's Creek.
Cannon overlooking field at Moore's Creek.
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Moores Creek Visitor Center Open Tuesday-Saturday and Park Grounds Open Seven Days Per Week: The Moores Creek Visitor Center/Bookstore is open Tuesday to Saturday from 9 am until 5 pm. Park grounds are open seven days per week from 9 am until 5 pm.
Lighting and Maintaining Fires Information: Fires are permitted only in designated areas and under specific conditions. A fire may be ignited and maintained only by using fuel sources designed and commonly used for warmth or the preparation of ...
Be Prepared for your Visit: Before hiking at Moores Creek, make sure to bring all your necessary medications, sunscreen, bottled water for hikes, loose fitting clothes for hiking, and any other items you may need.

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.

Available 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

Weather

Currie, North Carolina has mild Winters and moderate to hot Summers with varying humidity.

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.

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Hours

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 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

Park Trail Access Hours

The grounds of Moores Creek National Battlefield are open daily from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Areas of access include the History and Tar Heel trails, Earthworks and Battlefield, and Widow Moores Creek Bridge. Additionally, access to picnic areas and the creek are available during these hours.

Contact

9102835591(Voice)
mocr_information@nps.gov

Location

NC

34.4582, -78.1103

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