General Francis Nash Chapter Tour of Guilford Courthouse National Military Park
The Battle of Guilford Courthouse – a Victory Within a Defeat
“I never saw such fighting since God made me. The Americans fought like demons.” – Lt. General Charles, Earl Cornwallis
On March 15, 1781, six years into the American Revolution, General Greene and Lord Cornwallis’ troops faced off at a small courthouse community. The battle would change the course of the Southern Campaign of the American Revolution. Cornwallis’ heavy casualties led to his withdrawal from the Carolinas, and, ultimately, his surrender at Yorktown, VA, on October 19, 1781.
GFN Chapter SAR EXCURSION
Saturday, September 14
- Arrive 10:15 a.m. – Self Drive/RideShare – 75 minutes
- View Museum, a 30 minute FILM, a 10 minute Battle Map film
- 12:15 LUNCH in Visitor Center Conference Room
- 13:15 Meet Ranger Jason Baum
- Commence Walking Tour of Battlefield Site
- Monuments and Signage
- Trails with a history
- Minute-by-minute battle progression
- John Braswell will also be with us
- 15:15 Return to Visitor Center / depart for home
Cost: $15 covers lunch and beverages
Spouses and family welcome
LEARN MORE IN ADVANCE OF YOUR VISIT TO GUILFORD COURTHOUSE
https://www.nps.gov/guco/index.htm
Here you can find videos, maps and other information which will help one prepare for the Visitor Center amenities as well as a walking tour of the battleground itself.
https://ncpedia.org/gsearch?query=Guilford+Courthouse
NCPedia is a wonderful resource to research sites, people and events of North Carolina history. With this “search” one wlll discover a series of articles to understand the story of the battle at Guilford Courthouse from a variety of perspectives.
https://amrevnc.com/battle-guilford-court-house/
Jim Morgan has created a meticulously documented anthology of NC sites and events related to the American Revolution. This link is one of several in a “Guilford Courthouse Tour” section.
Read a Little – Read a Lot. This is wonderful history of a turning point in the American Revolution that happened right here in North Carolina and just 75 minutes from here.
Image: Battle of Guilford Court House by Don Troiani, original painting on display at Guilford Courthouse National Military Park Visitor Center