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.

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

Image:  Battle of Guilford Court House by Don Troiani, original painting on display at Guilford Courthouse National Military Park Visitor Center