Alamance Battleground State Historic Site will host a day of family fun and education on Saturday, Sept. 12, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. This event will feature historical trade demonstrations, a cannon firing, historical music, a food truck, and much more! Alamance Battleground is administered by the Division of State Historic Sites within the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR).
Throughout the day, visitors will explore stations focusing on different topics related to the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. Musket-firing demonstrations are scheduled for 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. The artillery demonstration will take place at 1 p.m. This event is open to all with a focus on families and homeschooling groups. Admission is free with a suggested donation of $5 per family.
About Alamance Battleground
Alamance Battleground State Historic Site preserves and interprets the legacy of the Battle of Alamance. On May 16, 1771, an armed group of 2,000 farmers, known as the Regulators, confronted the royal army of colonial Governor William Tryon. The Regulators stood for moderate reforms and accountable government, and they were massacred. The site is located at 5803 NC 62 S, Burlington, N.C. For more information, visit historicsites.nc.gov/alamance or call 336-227-4785.
About the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
The N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) manages, promotes, and enhances the things that people love about North Carolina – its diverse arts and culture, rich history, and spectacular natural areas. At more than 100 sites across the state, the department enhances education, stimulates economic development, improves public health, expands accessibility, and strengthens community resiliency. For more information, please visit www.dncr.nc.gov.