Currie, NC- On Saturday, February 22, and Sunday, February 23, Moores Creek National Battlefield will be commemorating the 249th Anniversary of the Battle of Moores Creek Bridge. Park staff, park partners, volunteers, and other living historians will be offering a variety of programs and demonstrations throughout the weekend.

The event will begin with a Wreath Laying Ceremony at 10:00 am on Saturday the 22nd.

Demonstrations and programs will include battle commemoration programs at 12:30 pm and 3:30 pm on Saturday the 22nd and 1:00 and 3:30 pm on Sunday the 23rd, performances by the Tryon Palace Fife and Drum Corps on Saturday, Feb. 22 and the Wilmington Police Pipes and Drums on Sunday the 23rd, as well as playing 18th-century toys and games, blacksmithing, candle making, Loyalist and Patriot programs, guest speakers, guided tours, and more!

The park will also be hosting the 2nd Division Marine Corps Band for a special performance on Saturday the 22nd at 2:00 pm.

A full listing of events can be found on the park website at www.nps.gov/mocr or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/moorescreeknps.

FREE to the Public. We hope to see you there!