The Alamance Battleground will amaze you with its pre-Revolutionary War history. You’ll hear the story of outraged North Carolina farmers while you walk through the fields where they stood to fight the British. This is a perfect stop on your North Carolina historical vacation.
Citizens of North Carolina took a stand in 1771 at the Alamance battleground. Great Brittan’s excessive taxes and dishonest leadership led farmers to lay down their tools and become soldiers. These citizens banned together and became known as the Regulators. The Regulators helped the community by restoring law and order, but many wealthy and high ranking officials labeled them a mob. Royal Governor William Tryon established his own militia with hopes of forcing the Regulators to disband. In 1771 the two sides faced off, but the Regulators lacked the weapons, supplies and manpower to properly fight the militia and lost the battle of Alamance.
Today you can walk the historic battle field where a granite statue sits as a memorial. The visitor’s center has a wonderful video reenacting the battle of Alamance. Or come for the anniversary and see the battle reenacted before your eyes!
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Things to know:
Region: North Carolina Heartland
Getting there: From I-85/40, the Exit #143 and follow the signs on NC Highway 62 South for six miles.
Dates and Times: Alamance Battleground is open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Fun facts: May 16-17, 2009 marks the 238th Anniversary of the Battle of Alamance.
Photos courtesy of Flickr - Tony Crider
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