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About
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.
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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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Currie, North Carolina has mild Winters and moderate to hot Summers with varying humidity.
News
Feb 19, 2026
Moores Creek National Battlefield to Hold 250th Anniversary Event
On Friday February 27 and Saturday February 28, Moores Creek National Battlefield will be commemorating the 250th Anniversary of the Battle of Moores Creek Bridge.
Dec 2, 2025
Moores Creek National Battlefield - Christmas comes to Currie Event on December 13
On Saturday, December 13 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Moores Creek National Battlefield will hold a “Christmas Comes to Currie” event.