Moores Creek National Battlefield
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Moores Creek National Battlefield at a glance
- Best time
- March–May, October–November
- Trip length
- 2–4 hours to 1 day
- Don't miss
- Historic grounds and interpretive exhibits at Moores Creek National Battlefield
- Nearby city
- Currie, NC
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About Moores Creek National Battlefield
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.
3 current NPS alerts
- Information: Moores Creek Visitor Center Open Tuesday-Saturday and Park Grounds Open Seven Days Per Week
- Information: Lighting and Maintaining Fires Information
- Information: Be Prepared for your Visit
Source: National Park Service (as of Nov 4, 2026). Official Moores Creek National Battlefield page on nps.gov
Weather Information
Currie, North Carolina has mild
- Summer
with varying humidity.
- Winter
and moderate to hot
Operating Hours
Visitor Center
The Visitor Center is open Tuesday - Saturday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. This includes access to exhibits, the park's 10-minute film, "In the Most Furious Manner", the gift shop and America the Beautiful passes. The visitor center is closed on all Federal Holidays except Memorial Day, Independence Day and Veteran's Day. The Visitor Center Phone Number is 910-283-5591.
- MondayClosed
- Tuesday9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Wednesday9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Thursday9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Friday9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Saturday9:00AM - 5:00PM
- SundayClosed
Park Trail Access Hours
The grounds of Moores Creek National Battlefield are open daily from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Areas of access include the History and Tar Heel trails, Earthworks and Battlefield, and Widow Moores Creek Bridge. Additionally, access to picnic areas and the creek are available during these hours.
- Monday9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Tuesday9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Wednesday9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Thursday9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Friday9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Saturday9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Sunday9:00AM - 5:00PM
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Planning Moores Creek National Battlefield
The summary above covers timing and highlights. These go deeper on reservations, crowds, and logistics — check Alerts for live updates.
Reservation rules vary by season and activity for Moores Creek National Battlefield. See Overview on this page for fees, timed entry, and campground details before you travel.
