News Release

Christmas Comes to Currie

Visitors standing in front of a lean to, watching a colonial foodways program.

NPS Photo

News Release Date: December 7, 2023

Contact: Jason Collins, 910-283-5591

Currie, NC- On Saturday December 16, from 11 am - 4 pm, Moores Creek National Battlefield will be holding a “Christmas in the Colonies” event. Park staff, volunteers, and other living historians will be offering a variety of programs and demonstrations focused on the celebration of Christmas in the 18^th century. These colonial demonstrations will include Christmas cooking, playing 18^th century toys and games, candle making, colonial music, and more!

In addition to the living history event, the park will be hosting a special “Santa Comes to Currie” event! Bring your kids to meet Santa at Patriot’s Hall from 3 pm to 5 pm!

The event will conclude with a special viewing of the classic Christmas movie, The Santa Clause. The movie will be shown from 5:30 pm to 7 pm inside Patriot’s Hall.

Come on out and join us for this special Christmas celebration! The event is FREE and OPEN to the public.

For a full listing of event details, please stay connected to us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/moorescreeknps or visit our website at www.nps.gov/mocr.