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
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Artillery Demonstration at Moore's Creek.
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Bridge at Moore's Creek.
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Small Cannon at Moore's Creek.
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Cannon overlooking field at Moore's Creek.
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Cannon at Moore's Creek.
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Activities
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Entrance Fees
No entrance fees listed.
Entrance Passes
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3-Day Weather Forecast
Thursday, Jul 16
Sunny
High: 101.1°F | Low: 73.8°F
Humidity: 63%
Wind: 10.3 mph
Rain Chance: 4%
UV Index: 10.5
Sunrise: 06:11 AM
Sunset: 08:25 PM
Moon: Waxing Crescent (8%)
Visibility: 5 mi
Dew Point: 79.9°F
Cloud Cover: 4%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Friday, Jul 17
Sunny
High: 102.2°F | Low: 76.4°F
Humidity: 62%
Wind: 11.4 mph
Rain Chance: 5%
UV Index: 10.3
Sunrise: 06:12 AM
Sunset: 08:24 PM
Moon: Waxing Crescent (15%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 79.6°F
Cloud Cover: 5%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Saturday, Jul 18
Sunny
High: 97.6°F | Low: 77°F
Humidity: 66%
Wind: 12.3 mph
Rain Chance: 17%
UV Index: 10.5
Sunrise: 06:13 AM
Sunset: 08:24 PM
Moon: Waxing Crescent (23%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 79.2°F
Cloud Cover: 17%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
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
Date: Apr 25, 2026 12:00am to Apr 25, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Ranger Led Program - Why Are North Carolinians Known as Tar Heels
Discover why North Carolinians are known as Tar Heels through this program on tar, pitch and turpentine presented by Ranger Adam Credle. The program will meet in the Amphitheater.
Date: Jun 6, 2026 12:00am to Jun 6, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Ranger-led Guided Tour
Join Ranger Adam Credle for a guided tour of the Moores Creek Battlefield. The tour is approximately 3/4 of a mile and lasts approximately 90 minutes. Tour meets at the visitor center.
Date: Jun 13, 2026 12:00am to Jun 13, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Guided Tour of the Battlefield - Led by Volunteer Ben Sorensen
Join Cape Fear Community College Professor Dr. Ben Sorensen for a guided tour of the Moores Creek Battlefield and discover more about the first decisive Patriot victory of the American Revolution.
Date: Jun 20, 2026 12:00am to Jun 20, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Guided Tour of the Moores Creek Battlefield
Join Volunteer Steve Roberts for a guided tour of the Moores Creek battlefield. Tours will meet at the visitor center at 10 am and 1 pm. Tours last approximately 90 minutes.
Date: Jul 4, 2026 12:00am to Jul 4, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Why are North Carolinians known as Tar Heels?
Why are North Carolinians known as Tar Heels? Join Ranger Adam Credle for an interpretive program to discover more about the tar, pitch and turpentine industry that fueled North Carolina's economy. Program meets in the amphitheater.
Date: Jul 11, 2026 12:00am to Jul 11, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Outlander Tour of the Moores Creek Battlefield
Join Ranger Jason Howell for a special guided tour of the Moores Creek battlefield highlighting the role that the battle played in the book series Outlander.
Date: Jul 18, 2026 12:00am to Jul 18, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Ranger-led Tour of the battlefield
Join Ranger Adam Credle for a guided tour of the Moores Creek battlefield. The tour lasts approximately 90 minutes.
Date: Jul 25, 2026 12:00am to Jul 25, 2026 12:00am
Paid Event
Musket Demonstration
Join Ranger Jason Howell for a program on the soldiers who fought at Moores Creek Bridge. The program concludes with a musket demonstration. The program meets in the amphitheater.
Date: Aug 1, 2026 12:00am to Aug 1, 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