Site of one of the first battles in the South of the Revolutionary War and the first patriot victory of the war. Throughout the park, remnants remain of the 1776 road traveled by patriot and loyalist forces. A .7-mile trail with wayside exhibits leads through the battlefield and across Moores Creek. The historic bridge site is located along the trail.The park offers a visitor center with exhibits, lighted troop movement maps and film; a .3 mile colonial forest trail, and a picnic area.
Moores Creek National Battlefield
40 Patriots Hall Drive
Currie, NC 28435
Latitude: 34° 27' 31.6794" N
Longitude: -78° 6' 26.6394" W
Business:
www.nps.gov/mocr
The park is located along NC 210 approximately 20 miles NW of Wilmington, NC. From Wilmington follow US 421 North, then turn west onto NC 210. From I-40, use exit 408, then travel west on NC 210 for 15 miles to reach the park.
- Admission Charge $: free
- Childrens Activities
- Donations Accepted
- Free Parking
- Gift / Retail Shop
- Handicap Accessible
- Hours of Operation: 9:00am-5:00pm
- Motorcoach Parking
- Picnic Area
- Season of Operation: Open year round except for Christmas, Thanksgiving & New Years
- Tour - Guided
- Tour - Self Guided
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