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

Mother Covington

Artillery Demonstration at Moore's Creek.

Bridge at Moore's Creek.

Small Cannon at Moore's Creek.

Cannon overlooking field at Moore's Creek.

Cannon at Moore's Creek.

Physical Address:

40 Patriots Hall Dr.

Currie, NC 28435

Mailing Address:

40 Patriots Hall Dr.

Currie, NC 28435

contact-details

Phone Number: 9102835591 Voice

Email Address: mocr_information@nps.gov
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Fees

Entrance Fees

Entrance Passes

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.

park designation:National Battlefield

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

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Operating Hours:

Visitor Center

The Visitor Center is open Tuesday - Saturday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. This includes access to exhibits, the park's 10-minute film, "In the Most Furious Manner", the gift shop and America the Beautiful passes. The visitor center is closed on all Federal Holidays except Memorial Day, Independence Day and Veteran's Day. The Visitor Center Phone Number is 910-283-5591 ex.2234

Exceptions:

OPEN - Independence Day (July 4, 2026 - July 4, 2026)

CLOSED - Labor Day (September 1, 2025 - September 1, 2025)

CLOSED - Columbus Day (October 13, 2025 - October 13, 2025)

OPEN - Veterans Day (November 11, 2025 - November 11, 2025)

CLOSED - Thanksgiving Day (November 27, 2025 - November 27, 2025)

CLOSED - Christmas (December 25, 2025 - December 25, 2025)

CLOSED - New Year's Day (January 1, 2026 - January 1, 2026)

CLOSED - Martin Luther King Jr. Day (January 19, 2026 - January 19, 2026)

CLOSED - President's Day (February 16, 2026 - February 16, 2026)

OPEN - Memorial Day (May 25, 2026 - May 25, 2026)

CLOSED - Juneteenth (June 19, 2026 - June 19, 2026)

Park Trail Access Hours

The grounds of Moores Creek National Battlefield are open daily from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Areas of access include the History and Tar Heel trails, Earthworks and Battlefield, and Widow Moores Creek Bridge. Additionally, access to picnic areas and the creek are available during these hours.