Which national parks are within a day's drive of Moores Creek National Battlefield?

Within about a day's drive you can reach Guilford Courthouse National Military Park (3 h 19 min), Charles Pinckney National Historic Site (3 h 27 min), Cape Lookout National Seashore (3 h 38 min), Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park (3 h 42 min), Congaree National Park (3 h 50 min), Petersburg National Battlefield (3 h 51 min).

Cannon on a hill on a winter day. American flag to the left of the cannon

NATIONAL BATTLEFIELD

Moores Creek National Battlefield

In the early morning hours of February 27, 1776, Loyalist forces charged across a partially dismantled Moores Creek Bridge.

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OVERVIEW

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.

WITHIN A DAY'S DRIVE

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Bronze and granite monument of General Nathanael Greene on horseback

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National Military Park · North Carolina

Guilford Courthouse National Military Park

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National Historic Site · South Carolina

Charles Pinckney National Historic Site

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National Seashore · North Carolina

Cape Lookout National Seashore

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National Historical Park · South Carolina

Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park

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National Park · South Carolina

Congaree National Park

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National Battlefield · Virginia

Petersburg National Battlefield

Driving times from Moores Creek National Battlefield, one way, via road — a realistic day is 8–10 hours behind the wheel.

WHEN TO GO

Hours

Visitor Center

Mon: Closed
Tue: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Wed: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Thu: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Fri: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Sat: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Sun: Closed

Park Trail Access Hours

Mon: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Tue: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Wed: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Thu: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Fri: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Sat: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Sun: 9:00AM - 5:00PM

THINGS TO DO

Activities

Arts and CultureBookstore and Park StoreCanoeingCraft DemonstrationsCultural DemonstrationsFishingGuided ToursHistoric Weapons DemonstrationJunior Ranger ProgramLiving HistoryMuseum ExhibitsPaddlingPark FilmShopping

PLAN YOUR VISIT

Getting there

Currie, North Carolina has mild Winters and moderate to hot Summers with varying humidity.

Directions →Official NPS page →

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do at Moores Creek National Battlefield?: Popular activities include Arts and Culture, Bookstore and Park Store, Canoeing, Craft Demonstrations, Cultural Demonstrations, Fishing.
Which national parks are within a day's drive of Moores Creek National Battlefield?: Within about a day's drive you can reach Guilford Courthouse National Military Park (3 h 19 min), Charles Pinckney National Historic Site (3 h 27 min), Cape Lookout National Seashore (3 h 38 min), Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park (3 h 42 min), Congaree National Park (3 h 50 min), Petersburg National Battlefield (3 h 51 min).