"King George and Broadswords!"

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.

Plan Your Visit /  Operating Hours
Plan Your Visit / Operating Hours

Plan your trip today! Find hours of operation and more.

Partners
Partners

Learn more about Moores Creek National Battlefield's partners!

Minute Men firing a cannon.
History and Culture

Learn about the Battle of Moores Creek Bridge, the American Revolution, and more.

Minute Men volunteers.
Volunteer

Our volunteers are, without a doubt, Very Important People!

Gullah Geechee
Gullah Geechee

One of America's most unique cultures!

Permits and Fees
Permits and Fees

Information on renting a facility or holding a gathering

Tour with a ranger.
Education

Plan a field trip today!

Scottish targe with assorted Scottish weapons
Scottish Heritage Day

Join us for our biannual Scottish Heritage Day Event at Moores Creek National Battlefield!

Last updated: September 13, 2023

Park footer

Contact Info

Mailing Address:

40 Patriots Hall Dr.
Currie, NC 28435

Phone:

910 283-5591 x2234

Contact Us