National Battlefield · NC
Moores Creek National Battlefield is open.
Last checked Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:00:58 GMT
In the early morning hours of February 27, 1776, Loyalist forces charged across a partially dismantled Moores Creek Bridge.
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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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| Mon | Closed |
| Tue | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Wed | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Thu | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Fri | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Sat | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Sun | Closed |
We derive Moores Creek National Battlefield's status from the National Park Service's own alerts and operating hours, refreshed hourly — this is our reading, not an official determination. As of the last check: No active closures or hazards reported. Full method: how we check park status.