Special Event

Event

Back to School Day

Guilford Courthouse National Military Park

Fee:

Free.

Location: LAT/LONG: 36.131211, -79.846285


Activities will occur outdoors near the Nathanael Greene Monument located near Old Battleground Road and the Atlantic and Yadkin Greenway. Carolina Colonial Dance performance will occur in the Visitor Center.

Dates & Times

Date:

Saturday, August 9, 2025

Time:

11:00 AM

Duration:

3 hours

Type of Event

Children’s Program

Description

Join us at Guilford Courthouse NMP for our second annual Back to School Day. There will be hands-on children's activities at the Greene Monument Lawn. The Carolina Colonial Dancers will also demonstrate 18th century country dancing and allow guests to join them in learning a dance. Complete two activities and earn yourself a Junior Ranger badge! 

 

Greene Monument Lawn Programs 

11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Colonial Games

Arts and Crafts

Clothesline Code Line

  • Spies during the Revolutionary War used various means to communicate their messages, even hiding messages in plain sight. Create your very own hidden message and learn about espionage during the Revolutionary War. 

 

Visitor Center

12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

Carolina Colonial Dancers Performance and Dance Instruction

  • The Carolina Colonial Dancers will perform a dance and invite guests to learn and dance with them. Children are encouraged to attend. 

Reservation or Registration: No


Contact Information

Daniel Engelgau
(336) 288-1776