"I never saw such fighting since God made me. The Americans fought like demons."
-Lt. General Charles, Earl Cornwallis
The largest battle of the Revolutionary War's Southern Campaign was fought at the small North Carolina backcountry hamlet of Guilford Courthouse. The battle proved to be a turning point for British military operations in the Revolutionary War. Read More
The Battle of Guilford Courthouse. Thursday, March 15, 1781.
History and Culture
Learn about the history, commemoration, and preservation of Battle of Guilford Courthouse.
Commemorate the Battle
The Revolution belongs to you. Find your park, find the colonial backcountry, and find history March 15-17, 2018.
Guilford Courthouse's Centennial Events
Help America’s first preserved Revolutionary War battlefield celebrate its 100th birthday!