Event
Celebration of the 249th Anniversary of American Independence
Fee:
Free.Location: LAT/LONG: 36.131211, -79.846285
Activities will occur throughout the park. Interactive programs will occur on the Greene Monument Lawn. Artillery demonstrations take place in the field across the tour road from the Tour Stop 6 Parking Lot. Colonial dance performances take place in the Visitor Center.
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Programs will occur between 11:00 am and 2:30 pm throughout Guilford Courthouse National Military Park.
Description
To celebrate the 249th anniversary of the nation, rangers and park volunteers will offer a variety of engaging programs that appeal to visitors of all ages. Come celebrate and learn with us!
Nathanael Greene Monument Lawn Activities
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Divided Loyalties
- Loyalist or Patriot? Was the decision to stay loyal to Great Britain and King George III or fight for American independence an easy choice? Step into the shoes of historic individuals who lived through the Revolution and use facts about their lives to guess where their political loyalties were.
Battlefield Archeology
- Historians and archeologists use various kinds of evidence to accurately interpret a battlefield. Step into their shoes and use archeological evidence and primary sources to determine which section of the Guilford Courthouse battlefield corresponds with their evidence packet.
Revolutionary War Pensions
- Over 2,000 American veterans and their surviving widows of the battle of Guilford Courthouse applied for pensions in the 1800s for their service in the Revolutionary War. Try your hand at deciphering the cursive handwriting of 19th century Americans and transcribe part of a pension!
Visitor Center
11:30 am - 12:30 pm & 1:30 - 2:30 pm
Carolina Colonial Dancers Performance
- The Carolina Colonial Dancers will demonstrate 18th century dance and invite audience members to participate and learn dances.
Cannon Demonstrations at Tour Stop 6
11:00 am and 2:00 pm
Rangers and park volunteers will fire a reproduction 6-pounder cannon. They will demonstrate the drill, and visitors will learn the role artillery played in the Battle of Guilford Courthouse. Caution: weapons demonstrations can cause hearing loss. Guests are encouraged to cover their ears or bring ear plugs to wear.
Reservation or Registration: No
Contact Information
Thomas Sobol(336) 288-1776
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