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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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  • Restrooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible
North Carolina
40 Patriots Hall Drive Currie, NC 28435
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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 ex.2234

Standard Hours

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Wednesday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Thursday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Friday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Sunday: Closed

Exceptions

CLOSED - President's Day

02/16/2026 - 02/16/2026

OPEN - Memorial Day

05/25/2026 - 05/25/2026

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Wednesday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Thursday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Friday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Sunday: Closed

CLOSED - Juneteenth

06/19/2026 - 06/19/2026

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Wednesday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Thursday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Friday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Sunday: Closed

OPEN - Independence Day

07/04/2026 - 07/04/2026

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Wednesday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Thursday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Friday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Sunday: Closed

CLOSED - Labor Day

09/07/2026 - 09/07/2026

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Wednesday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Thursday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Friday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Sunday: Closed

CLOSED - Columbus Day

10/12/2026 - 10/12/2026

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Wednesday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Thursday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Friday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Sunday: Closed

OPEN - Veterans Day

11/11/2026 - 11/11/2026

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Wednesday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Thursday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Friday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Sunday: Closed

CLOSED - Thanksgiving Day

11/26/2026 - 11/26/2026

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Wednesday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Thursday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Friday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Sunday: Closed

CLOSED - Christmas

12/25/2026 - 12/25/2026

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Wednesday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Thursday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Friday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Sunday: Closed

CLOSED - New Year's Day

01/01/2027 - 01/01/2027

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Wednesday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Thursday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Friday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Sunday: Closed

CLOSED - Martin Luther King Jr. Day

01/18/2027 - 01/18/2027

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Wednesday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Thursday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Friday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Sunday: Closed

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.

Standard Hours

Monday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Tuesday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Wednesday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Thursday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Friday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Sunday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM

Admission & Tickets

There are no entrance fees for this park.

Directions

Moores Creek National Battlefield is located 20 miles NW of Wilmington, North Carolina. · From Highway 17, follow US 421 to NC 210, then West on NC 210 · From Interstate 40, take exit 408 (NC 210) West at Rocky Point. · From Interstate 95 North, take exit 13-A for NC 74 East towards Wilmington. · From Interstate 95 South: take exit 81-B for I-40 East towards Wilmington. · From Fayetteville, North Carolina, take Interstate 95 South to Exit 13-A Questions please call us as 910-283-5591 x2234

Accessibility & Amenities

  • Assistive Listening Systems
  • Automated Entrance
  • Captioned Media
  • First Aid Kit Available
  • Gifts/Souvenirs/Books
  • Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits
  • Information
  • Information - Maps Available
  • Information - Ranger/Staff Member Present
  • Information Kiosk/Bulletin Board
  • Parking - Auto
  • Parking - Bus/RV
  • Picnic Table
  • Restroom
  • Restroom - Accessible
  • Theater/Auditorium
  • Toilet - Flush
  • Trailhead
  • Trash/Litter Receptacles
  • Water - Drinking/Potable
  • Wheelchair Accessible
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Moores Creek Bridge Images

Cannon on a hill on a winter day. American flag to the left of the cannon
Mother Covington
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Artillery Demonstration at Moore's Creek
Artillery Demonstration at Moore's Creek.
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Bridge at Moore's Creek.
Bridge at Moore's Creek.
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Small Cannon at Moore's Creek.
Small Cannon at Moore's Creek.
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Cannon overlooking field at Moore's Creek.
Cannon overlooking field at Moore's Creek.
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Cannon at Moore's Creek.
Cannon at Moore's Creek.
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