Moores Creek National Battlefield
Designation: National Battlefield
Location: North Carolina
📘 Park Overview
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.
🌤 Weather Information
Currie, North Carolina has mild Winters and moderate to hot Summers with varying humidity.
🚗 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
Images
Mother Covington
Credit: NPS Photo
Artillery Demonstration at Moore's Creek.
Credit: NPS Photo
Bridge at Moore's Creek.
Credit: NPS Photo
Small Cannon at Moore's Creek.
Credit: NPS Photo
Cannon overlooking field at Moore's Creek.
Credit: NPS Photo
Cannon at Moore's Creek.
Credit: NPS Photo
Activities
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Operating Hours
Entrance Fees
No entrance fees listed.
Entrance Passes
No entrance passes listed.
3-Day Weather Forecast
Thursday, Apr 9
Sunny
High: 72.9°F | Low: 40.8°F
Humidity: 61%
Wind: 8.5 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 1.7
Sunrise: 06:49 AM
Sunset: 07:40 PM
Moon: Waning Gibbous (61%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 48.1°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Friday, Apr 10
Sunny
High: 75.2°F | Low: 47.8°F
Humidity: 67%
Wind: 5.8 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 1.8
Sunrise: 06:47 AM
Sunset: 07:41 PM
Moon: Last Quarter (52%)
Visibility: 5 mi
Dew Point: 54.6°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Saturday, Apr 11
Partly Cloudy
High: 81.9°F | Low: 48.2°F
Humidity: 70%
Wind: 7.4 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 1.9
Sunrise: 06:46 AM
Sunset: 07:42 PM
Moon: Waning Crescent (42%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 58.7°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Weather Alerts (4)
Beach Hazards Statement issued April 9 at 6:28AM EDT until April 9 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Effective: Apr 9, 2026 6:28am
Expires: Apr 9, 2026 8:00pm
* WHAT...Strong north to south longshore current. There is also a
Moderate Risk of rip currents.
* WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Pender County. In South
Carolina, Coastal Horry County.
* WHEN...Through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers
into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas.
It may sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to
return to shore.
Beach Hazards Statement issued April 9 at 10:06AM EDT until April 9 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Effective: Apr 9, 2026 10:06am
Expires: Apr 9, 2026 8:00pm
* WHAT...Strong north to south longshore current. There is also a
Moderate Risk of rip currents.
* WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Pender County. In South
Carolina, Coastal Horry County.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers
into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas.
It may sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to
return to shore.
Rip Current Statement issued April 9 at 6:28AM EDT until April 9 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Effective: Apr 9, 2026 6:28am
Expires: Apr 9, 2026 8:00pm
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and a strong north to south
longshore current.
* WHERE...Coastal New Hanover County.
* WHEN...Through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
Rip Current Statement issued April 9 at 10:06AM EDT until April 9 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Effective: Apr 9, 2026 10:06am
Expires: Apr 9, 2026 8:00pm
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and a strong north to south
longshore current.
* WHERE...Coastal New Hanover County.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
Park Alerts
Park Events
250th Anniversary of the Battle of Moores Creek Bridge
Join Moores Creek National Battlefield for the upcoming 250th anniversary of the Battle of Moores Creek Bridge! For more information, please visit Moores Creek 250th Anniversary - Moores Creek National Battlefield (U.S. National Park Service)
Date: Feb 27, 2026 12:00am to Feb 28, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Junior Ranger Day
A variety of colonial hands-on demonstrations will be offered throughout the day, such as colonial candlemaking and toys and games. Other hands-on demonstrations and children's activities will be offered and participants will be sworn in as official Junior Rangers during this event. Come and earn one, two or all three of the Junior Ranger badges, including our new First Southern Campaign of the American Revolution Junior Ranger booklet, available at Moores Creek National Battlefield and learn more about the first decisive Patriot victory of the American Revolution!
Date: Apr 25, 2026 12:00am to Apr 25, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Visitor Center & Contacts
📍 Physical Address:
40 Patriots Hall Dr.
Currie, NC 28435
🏤 Mailing Address:
40 Patriots Hall Dr.
Currie, NC 28435
📞 Voice Phone: 9102835591
✉️ Email: mocr_information@nps.gov