Battle of Guilford Courthouse Reenactment and Education Events Set for March 14-15

The City of Greensboro and the National Park Service will host a reenactment of the Revolutionary War Battle of Guilford Courthouse - and other living history programs - on Saturday, March 14, and Sunday, March 15, at Country Park, 3905 Nathanael Greene Dr., and the Guilford Courthouse National Military Park, 2332 New Garden Rd. All programs are free.

Information about the events hosted by the Guilford Courthouse National Military Park can be found online at https://www.nps.gov/guco/planyourvisit/calendar.htm.

Battle of Guilford Courthouse Reenactment Events

Battle Reenactment:

2 pm, Saturday, March 14

2 pm, Sunday, March 15

Living History and Vendors:

10 am to 5 pm, Saturday, March 14

10 am to 3 pm, Sunday, March 15

Location: Country Park

Parking: Event parking available at Jaycee Park, 3802 Jaycee Park Dr. (Nathanael Greene Drive entrance is closed during this event)

The battle will be reenacted at 2 pm daily on land where the battle took place in 1781 in Country Park. The reenactment starts promptly and visitors are encouraged to arrive at least 15 minutes early to walk or take golf cart shuttles to the battlefield from the parking area.

For a map of the camps and battlefield at Country Park, visit www.greensboro-nc.gov/reenactment.

Country Park will host reenactors who will set up military encampments, depicting the lives of the 18th century Revolutionary War soldiers. Vendors will also be on hand with colonial merchandise, goods, and food for sale. There will be food and drinks for purchase at the battlefield. Outdoor events are subject to change or cancellation due to inclement weather.

Due to the noise of the cannons and musket fire, dogs are not permitted on the battlefield.

For more information, contact park manager Phelan Fletcher at 336-373-3648.