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Moores Creek Bridge
Now the site of one of the last Scottish broadsword charges in history, nearly 1,000 North Carolina Patriots faced off against well-trained Highlanders in the first significant victory for the Patriots in the Revolution
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Overview
The American Battlefield Trust's digital tour of Moores Creek Bridge makes experiencing the battlefield easy and fun--and it's free!
Experiences
Historic Tours
Candlelight Tour
Experience the Battleground as you have never seen it before. This family friendly program will travel along the candlelit trail with stories of the early days of the American Revolution and of the Battle of Moores Creek Bridge. Plan to arrive around 15 minutes before your scheduled tour time to check-in.
Tours last approximately 45 minutes and depart from Patriot’s Hall every 15 minutes. The walking tour will take place over uneven terrain and finishes at the Visitor Center. Visitors will then be transported back down to Patriot’s Hall via a hayride.
The first tour is at 5:30 pm and the last tour departs at 8:30 pm. Tours are free, but you must make a reservation for a slot. For large groups (examples: church groups, scout groups, or any other large groups), we require each family to call and confirm their spot within the tour. To make a reservation, please contact the park at 910-283-5591. Spots go fast, so if you are interested in joining us for this special event, make sure to call the park as soon as tickets are available to reserve your spot. Watch the park website for the announcement of ticket release!
Museum/Visitor Centers
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 Military and Access Passes. We do not sell the Annual or Senior Passes. Although the Visitor Center is closed on Sunday and Monday, the trailhead kiosk remains open for visitors to procure basic information and stamp their National Park Service Passport. The Visitor Center phone number is 910-283-5591.
Programming
Events
Military Through the Ages event
Living historians will fill the battlefield portraying soldiers from the American Revolution, War of 1812, Civil War, as well as World War I and II. They will be joined by modern military units sharing their stories and equipment. They will offer a small glimpse into the world of military equipment and the soldiers that carried them. Throughout the day, we will be offering 18th and 19th century musket and cannon demonstrations.
They will be joined by the Tryon Palace Fife and Drum Corps, who will be presenting colonial music demonstrations in the battlefield at 11 am and 1 pm.
In addition, Dr. Kimberly Sherman from Cape Fear Community College will be presenting a program on why the Highland Scots chose the sides that they did leading up to the Battle of Moores Creek Bridge. That program will take place at 11 am in Patriot's Hall.
Additionally, we will have the reading of "I am the Infantry," a special poem highlighting the history of the infantry. That will take place at 2:00 pm in the battlefield.
A full schedule of events will be posted soon.
Youth Fishing Clinic
The Greater Currie Community Action Group, in partnership with the National Park Service, is hosting a Youth Fishing Clinic on Saturday August 29 from 10 am until 3 pm. This event will provide opportunities for youth and families of all ages and abilities to learn how to fish and drop a line in Moores Creek as well as to enjoy fun times outdoors. All fishing equipment, food and drinks will be provided for participants in the program.
In addition, numerous local partners will be setup and providing information and activities related to the important work they do. Partners include, Pender County Parks and Recreation, Pender County Library, Cape Fear Riverwatch, North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher and more. The Pender County Library will be offering a special storywalk at 1:00 pm that meets at the picnic shelter.
Whether this is your first time fishing or you simply want to drop a line and enjoy the tranquil nature of Moores Creek, this event offers a wonderful opportunity to connect with nature and the community.
Christmas Comes to Currie
On Saturday, December 12 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Moores Creek National Battlefield will hold a “Christmas Comes to Currie” event. Park staff, volunteers and other living historians will offer a variety of programs and demonstrations focused on the celebration of Christmas in the 18th century. Colonial demonstrations will include Christmas cooking, playing 18th century toys and games, candle making, colonial music and more.
In addition to the living history, the park will host a special “Santa Comes to Currie” event. Bring your kids to meet Santa at Moores Creek from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Come join us for this special Christmas celebration! The event is free and open to the public.
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