Patriot swivel gun aims towards Loyalist positions at the Moores Creek Bridge, Moores Creek National Battlefield
PARK OVERVIEW
Located in Currie, North Carolina, about twenty miles north of Wilmington, Moores Creek National Battlefield preserves the site of an early American Revolution battle. An American victory, the Battle of Moores Creek Bridge on February 27, 1776, lasted only a few minutes, but it put an end to British control in North Carolina for the remainder of the war. The British soon turned their focus to stopping the rebellion in the north and didn’t renew their efforts in the south until 1778, at which time they took control of Georgia and South Carolina but never made much progress in North Carolina.
Moores Creek National Battlefield consists of a Visitor Center where you can watch a 10-minute film on the battle and peruse exhibits in a small museum. Outside, you can tour the battlefield by walking the 1-mile History Trail. This is the only way to see the battlefield, but the trail is flat and accessible to even those in wheelchairs. There are also two short nature trails.
Exhibits in the Visitor Center at Moores Creek National Battlefield
OPERATING HOURS
The grounds of Moores Creek National Battlefield are open daily from 9 AM to 5 PM.
The Visitor Center is open year-round on Tuesdays through Saturdays from 9 AM to 5 PM. It is closed on Federal holidays except Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Veterans Day.
Times can always change, so be sure to check the official Moores Creek National Battlefield Operating Hours and Seasons web page for the latest schedule.
FEES
This is no fee to enter Moores Creek National Battlefield. Donations are always welcome.
SCHEDULING YOUR VISIT
Visitor Center (allow up to 1 hour)
Touring the Battlefield (allow 1 hour)
Hiking Trails (allow up to 1 hour)
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Last updated on November 8, 2026
