Guilford Courthouse National Military Park

"I never saw such fighting since God made me. The Americans fought like demons." - Lt. General Charles, Earl Cornwallis On March 15, 1781, six years into the American Revolution, General Greene and Lord Cornwallis' troops faced off at a small courthouse community. This 2.5 hour battle would change the course of the Southern Campaign of the American Revolution.

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General Nathanael Greene Monument

The General Greene Monument is a focal point of commemoration on the battlefield

Historic New Garden Road

The Historic New Garden Road was a colonial highway and the location of the artillery during the Battle of Guilford Courthouse

6 pounder cannons

Anthony Singleton used two 6 pounder cannons like these reproductions at the American Third Line, the final battle point

Nathanael Greene Monument

Nathanael Greene Monument During Winter Snow

Battle of Guilford Courthouse Anniversary

Members of the Light Company During Anniversary Commemoration

Hoskins' House and Kitchen

Hoskins' House and Kitchen Located on the Grounds of the Colonial Heritage Center

18th Century Field Drum

18th Century Field Drum at Guilford Courthouse National Military Park

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Guilford Courthouse National Military Park is located along US 220 and New Garden Road. To reach the Visitor Center, drive East on New Garden Road and turn right into the parking lot when you see the stone sign “Guilford Courthouse National Military Park.” If you drive down Old Battleground Road, do not drive through the Forest Lawn cemetery, this is a dead end and is not connected to the National Park. If you drive on Old Battleground, turn left onto New Garden Road

Lat / Long: 36.1316499 / -79.8471879

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Visitor Center Facility

Begin your park visit at the visitor center. Here, you will find information on the park and the Battle of Guilford Courthouse through two interpretive movies and a museum. Rangers or volunteers at the information desk are glad to help you with answers and assistance. The Visitors Center is open 9:00AM - 5:00PM, Wednesday through Sunday except on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Years Day.

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