Bronze and granite monument of General Nathanael Greene on horseback

National Military Park

Guilford Courthouse National Military Park

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Info

"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. The battle would change the course of the Southern Campaign of the American Revolution.

Park Photos

Bronze and granite monument of General Nathanael Greene on horseback
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The General Greene Monument is a focal point of commemoration on the battlefield

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Bronze and granite monument of General Nathanael Greene on horseback
Hoskins' House and Kitchen Located on the Grounds of the Colonial Heritage Center
A gravel path winds through a forest
Two cannons on grey carriages (wheels) sit in a forest
18th Century Field Drum at Guilford Courthouse National Military Park

Activities

Arts and Culture
Theater
Guided Tours
Self-Guided Tours - Walking
Self-Guided Tours - Auto
Living History
Historic Weapons Demonstration
Junior Ranger Program
Museum Exhibits
Auto and ATV
Scenic Driving
Biking
Road Biking
Park Film

Operating Hours

Start your visit at the Battlefield Visitor Center, located at 2332 New Garden Road, Greensboro NC 27410. The Visitors Center is open Wednesday through Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. These facilities close to visitors and motor vehicle traffic on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Years Day. The park is accessible by foot, and visitors are welcome to walk the trails until dusk.

DayHours
Friday
8:30AM - 5:00PM
Monday
8:30AM - 5:00PM
Sunday
8:30AM - 5:00PM
Tuesday
8:30AM - 5:00PM
Saturday
8:30AM - 5:00PM
Thursday
8:30AM - 5:00PM
Wednesday
8:30AM - 5:00PM

Weather info

https://www.nps.gov/guco/planyourvisit/weather.htm Summers are warm to hot and humid with the occasional thunderstorm. Spring and Fall are cool with rainy periods. Winter is mild and cold with snow and ice possible in January and February. Wear comfortable clothing for the season and good walking shoes year round!

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