The Battle of Guilford Courthouse - a Victory Within a Defeat

"I never saw such fighting since God made me. The Americans fought like demons." - Lt. General Charles, Earl Cornwallis
On March 15, 1781, six years into the American Revolution, General Greene and Lord Cornwallis' troops faced off at a small courthouse community. The battle would change the course of the Southern Campaign of the American Revolution. Read More

A side view of the Greene monument. General Greene's statue is posed atop a horse.
Battlefield Audio Tours

Guilford Courthouse National Military Park offers free self guided audio tours through the NPS app.

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Park History Films Now on YouTube

Subscribe to our YouTube Channel "Guilford NPS" to see the park film, fun educational videos, and author talks!

Paved path with trees and monuments alongside
Trail Rehabilitation Project

A phased trail rehabilitation project will occur in the park through late fall 2024. Impacted areas will be closed for work to proceed.

Illustration of the American Third Line soldiers at Battle of Guilford Courthouse facing British
History and Culture

Videos and information about the Guilford Courthouse Campaign

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Explore & Earn your Badge!

Explore the Museum and Battlefield to earn your Junior Ranger badge for Guilford Courthouse National Military Park

Last updated: August 2, 2024

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