Moores Creek National Battlefield

Artillery Demonstration at Moore's Creek.
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.
Map showing location of park.
Wilmington Police Pipes and Drums
Scottish Heritage Celebration Launches the North Carolina First in Freedom Festival, Celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the Battle of Moores Creek Bridge
On Saturday October 18, from 10 am - 3 pm, Moores Creek National Battlefield invites the public to step back in time and experience the rich traditions of Scottish culture during a special Scottish Heritage Day celebration.
Cannon on a hill on a winter day. American flag to the left of the cannon
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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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