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Guilford Courthouse National Military Park

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The battle fought here on March 15, 1781, was the largest, most hotly-contested action of the Revolutionary War's climatic Southern Campaign.

The serious loss of British manpower suffered at Guilford Courthouse foreshadowed final American victory at Yorktown, seven months later.


Contact Information

Guilford Courthouse National Military Park
2332 New Garden Road
Greensboro, NC 27410-2355
336-288-1776 - Headquarters


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Getting There

By Plane
Greensboro is serviced by an international airport.

By Car
I-85 South: exit NC 6 (Lee Street) to Morrow Boulevard, north to Fisher Street; turn right on Battleground Avenue; park is approximately five
miles north; turn right on New Garden Road.

I-85 North: exit 121 (Holden Road) turn left on Holden Road; go approximately six miles; turn left on Benjamin Parkway; go one block and turn
left on Battleground Avenue; go two miles and turn right on New Garden Road.

I-40 East: exit 213 (Guilford College-Jamestown Road); turn left on College Road; go north two miles; turn right on New Garden Road; go four
miles to park.

Note: Directional signs are placed on major routes into Greensboro to assist in finding the park. I-85 north and I-40 east join in Greensboro.

Getting Around
Personal vehicle, bicycle. Tour buses also have access.

Weather

Summers: warm to hot and humid; occasional thunderstorm; spring and fall: cool with rainy periods; winter: mild and cold; snow and ice possible in January and February. Wear comfortable clothing for the season; good walking shoes.


Activities

Here are some of the activities that are offered at Mount Rainier National Park.
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  • Auto Touring
  • Biking
  • Educational Programs
  • Wildlife Viewing

Recommended Activities
Walking foot trails and historic New Garden Road park and biking automobile tour road. Although in a suburban setting the park offers a variety
of wild flowers and small wildlife.

A self-guiding tour follows the auto/bicycle tour road. Special ranger-conducted group programs are available by contacting park. Special events
include the anniversary of the battle on March 15.

The annual anniversary of the battle is observed on March 15. Special living history programs are scheduled on Memorial Day, Independence
Day, and in the fall. Call (336) 288-1776, extension 28, for specific dates and times and other special programs.



 
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