This is one of the best historic sites we have visited! Alamance Battleground is located about 10 minutes off of I-40/I-85. The restrooms are clean, and the visitor center is kept neat! The guy working today gave us about a 15 minute history brief about the events leading up to the Battle of Alamance, and how it led up to the Revolutionary War. This was way better than their videos at historic sites! There are about 9 points of interest at the historic site. 7 are in the main area while 2 are on the other side of the road. There are two half mile nature trails, one in the main area and the other in the other side of the road. Parking shouldn't be an issue unless busy. read more

Very informative tour by Nathan. let kids have hands on experience with cannon. Tour guide made you feel the presence of 3000 soldiers on the field. Well worth a visit. read more

My husband and I stopped at the battlefield while passing through Alamance. It's about 5.5 miles off the expressway. The battlefield is closed on Sundays and Mondays which was our bad luck since we stopped on a Monday! We walked around a little bit across the street and will make plans to come back. read more

Alamance Battleground State Historic Site - Museums Near Me - Burlington, North Carolina

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I took my son here for the Alamance Battleground Homeschool Day, which was scheduled the day after the anniversary of the battle. As far as educational programs go, it was excellent. First we saw a 20 minute movie about the battle and a volunteer answered questions. There were demonstrations outside that covered various things like school at that time, cooking, medical practices, and weaponry. The docents and volunteers were SO knowledgeable about that period and shared so many interesting and little known facts about NC's history. I learned as much as my son did. It's worth a visit to learn about a small part of NC's history. It's beautifully maintained and they have a small gift shop. Lots of parking across the street. I imagine it would be a great place to enjoy a picnic and let the kids run around. read more

Alamance Battleground State Historic Site - View of the park during Homeschool Day - Museums Near Me - Burlington, North Carolina

Hubs & I love to search out historical sites in our travels. This one is small, but so interesting. The path to follow is well marked with informational displays along the way. You will need to cross the road to see part of it, but it's worth taking time to do so. It didn't take us very long to see it, but it was certainly worth the time to stop for it. read more

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A remote place a few miles off the interstate but loaded with history. It isn't often you find a spot with a history from two wars. Alamance has that distinction: first with the Regulators in 1771; and then again as a stop for Confederate troops in the Civil War, where they learned of Lee's surrender. The battleground field itself is lonely. Surrounded by trees and bush, it's not hard to imagine the troops here. The curious historian in you might want to stop by the nearby Alamance historical society and get the full story. You won't be sorry. There's a lot of history in NC, all of it waiting to let you experience it. read more

In 1771, thousands of angry North Carolina farmers (The Regulators), after years of peaceful petitions and lawsuits protesting corrupt and cruel local government officials, met North Carolina's Governor Tryon in battle (many of the farmers were unarmed). When we arrived at this North Carolina Historic Site, we were greeted by Mrs. Cox, an extremely knowledgeable and friendly host. Inside, there are a few artifacts and a short video. Outside, there are markers showing where Governor Tryon's troops and the Regulators were positioned. They also have moved an old cabin that was owned by Herman Husband's wife's brother (an Allen) to the site... it was amazing to go inside this tiny home and we were astonished to learn that 12 (!) people lived in it. I just can't say enough good things about this site. If you are passing by, particularly if you are heading over towards Guilford Courthouse, try to stop here for a while to see what has been described by some as the "first battle of the Revolution" read more

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It's a really great place for vacation and it's very educational. You learn about wars and you see reenactments. There are also staff members dressed up as important people in colonial times, such as: Blacksmith,Whitesmith,Doctor,Soldier etc. Really great and it's free also really good for elementary school field trips. There is also a room where they show you a movie about the war. You also get to hear a soldier fire a real cannon right in front of your eyes! read more

Headed down I40 towards Winston Salem from Raleigh. saw sign for this historic site. In the area from Minneapolis to golf but temp too cold even for these northerners. Stopped in to visitor center. Lisa our guide extremely knowledgeable and friendly. Short video informative. Markers depicting key facts and details about the historical setting and actual battle as well as a cannon typical of what was used during that period made the short distance off the highway well worth it. Admission free. Books and maps available for purchase for "cheap" although funded by state of NC please be generous with your donations. read more