Find a treasure trove of places to explore the themes of freedom and revolution in Greensboro and the surrounding area. Leading up to the Revolutionary War, all the way through the Civil Rights movement, this area sparked ideas and actions that shaped our country.Here are important stops in and around Greensboro, NC that you’ll want to include on the Road to America 250:
Topics Related to Alamance County
On May 16, 1771, North Carolina militia, commanded by Royal Governor William Tryon, defeated the Regulators on this site. The pennants represent the second, or decisive, positions of the two armies and the Regulator camp.
Location: State Historic Site Visitor Center at Alamance BattlegroundCounty: AlamanceOriginal Date Cast: 1956(Note: Large rectangular marker with map; full text follows.)Here was fought on May 16, 1771, the Battle of Alamance. Opposing forces were Colonial Militia, mainly from the eastern part of the province, commanded by Governor William Tryon, and a band of frontier dwellers known as Regulators, who had risen in arms against corrupt practices in local government.
State recognized in 2002. Siouan-speaking people. Settled here in "Texas" community in the 1790s. Tribal lands 1 mile east.
Founded here in 1881 by David and William White. Furnishings were sold widely. Plant was rebuilt after fire in 1923.
Orange County sheriff in War of Regulation, 1770-1771; brigadier general, N.C. militia, 1777-84. Lived ¼ mi. N.
Founder of Burlington Mills, 1924; success of rayon propelled world's largest textile company. "Pioneer Plant" 3/4 mi. S.
Racial violence in Caswell and Alamance counties in 1870 led to martial law, under Col. Geo. W. Kirk, impeachment & removal of Gov. W. W. Holden.
Troops led by Henry Lee ambushed British cavalry of Banastre Tarleton one mile north, Mar. 2, 1781. Americans retreated under heavy British fire.
Est. by the Christian Church, 1851, as Graham Institute; forerunner of Elon College. Burned in 1892. Stood 1 blk. west.