It's easy to wax eloquent about Asheville, a mountain town in eastern North Carolina that is both thriving arts center and springboard on to some of the state's best natural scenery.
"King George and Broadswords!" shouted loyalists as they charged across partially dismantled Moores Creek Bridge on February 27, 1776. Just beyond the bridge nearly a 1,000 North Carolina patriots waited quietly with cannons and muskets poised to fire. This dramatic victory ended British rule in the colony forever.
Hours + Fees
Hours:
Daily 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Closed December 25 & January 1. Visitor Center Phone Number 910-283-5591
Map + Directions
Basic Directions
The park is located along NC 210 approximately 20 miles NW of Wilmington, NC. From Wilmington, follow US 421 North, then turn west onto NC 210. Or from I-40, use exit 408, then travel west on NC 210 for 15 miles to reach the park.
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