Guilford Courthouse
National Military Park

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.

VISITATION:
Highest visitation April through July and in September and October; lowest in December and January.

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LOCATION:
Greensboro, North Carolina

ADDRESS:
Guilford Courthouse National Military Park
2332 New Garden Road
Greensboro, North Carolina 27410-2355

TELEPHONE:
(336) 288-1776
(336) 282-2296 FAX

OPERATING HOURS, SEASONS:
Daily, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Closed New Years Day (January 1), Thanksgiving Day (4th Thursday of November), and Christmas Day (December 25).

CLIMATE, RECOMMENDED CLOTHING:
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.

DIRECTIONS:
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.

TRANSPORTATION:
Greensboro is serviced by an international airport, bus, and Amtrak stations. Greensboro is at junction of I-40 and I-85, along with US 220, 421 and 29.
In Park: personal vehicle, bicycle. Tour buses also have access.

FEES, COSTS, RATES:
No admission fees. Donations for general park purposes are accepted at box located in visitor center.

FACILITIES AND OPPORTUNITIES:
Visitor Center/Exhibits:
The park visitor center and park headquarters are located at the entrance on New Garden Road. Information, a twenty-minute film, "Guilford Letters", and museum exhibits are located here. Twenty-eight monuments honor Revolutionary heroes and heroines.

Trails, Roads:
A two and one-quarter mile automobile/bicycle tour road begins at the visitor center. Seven informational stops along the route provide on-the-site information. A restored historic road and over two miles of paved foot trails provide access to important points on the battlefield.

Programs/Activities:
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.

Lodging and camping facilities:
None in park. A variety of hotels, motels and RV camping sites are available in the Greensboro area.

Food/supplies:
Local restaurants; grocery stores.

Other Concessions/NPS-Managed Visitor Facilities and Opportunities:
A bookstore is located in the visitor center. An agency of Eastern National. The store sells Revolutionary War books and related items.

Accessibility:
The visitor center, park trails and rest rooms are wheelchair accessible. A wheelchair is available for loan. The visitor center film is captioned.

Special Needs:
Seven tour stops with wayside exhibits and four audio exhibits are along the tour road. Parking for cars and buses available at each stop.

RECOMMENDED ACTIVITIES/PARK USE:
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.

For information on archeology, visit SEAC

RESERVATIONS/PERMITS:
Reservations for school groups or other educational groups should be made at least two weeks prior to visit. Weddings and use of conference room require Special Use Permit and fee; filming permits and special event permits are arranged on an individual basis (based on size of project or event, whether a movie, commercial, etc.). For additional information concerning reservations and permits, call (336) 288-1776.

SPECIAL EVENTS, PROGRAMS:
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.

This park is featured in a lesson plan created by Teaching with Historic Places, a program of the National Park Service that helps teachers and students understand how parks and other historic places embody America's historical experiences and cultural expressions.

VISITOR IMPACTS:
The park is cut by Old Battleground Road; automobile, bicycle, and pedestrian traffic must cross with caution. Winter ice or snow conditions may force temporary closing of park and visitor center.

ADJACENT VISITOR ATTRACTIONS:
Tannenbaum Historic Park, a Greensboro City Park, preserves the Hoskins House, an extant structure of the period of the battle. The park is open 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday; 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday; closed Monday. Call (336) 545-5315 for information. Greensboro also has a large and varied municipal park system offering recreational and cultural attractions.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Write Guilford Courthouse National Military Park, 2332 New Garden Road, Greensboro, NC 27410-2355 or call (336) 288- 1776, extension 28.

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Last Updated:Monday, 19-Apr-99 10:15:47
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