Preserved pre-Revolutionary War battlefield featuring historic grounds, interpretive exhibits, a reconstructed frontier-era homestead, and memorials commemorating a pivotal conflict between colonial officials and backcountry settlers.
Guided tours: 11am, 1pm, and 3pm
Closed Sunday, Monday, and designated state holidays
Guided tours: Adults (18-64) $2 + tax
Seniors (65+) and Military: $1 + tax
Youth (3-17): $1 + tax
How to Get There
From Burlington (6 mi): Take NC-62 South from Burlington, continue for approximately six miles through rural Alamance County, and follow signs to the historic site entrance at 5803 NC-62.
Overview
Alamance Battleground State Historic Site preserves the site of the Battle of Alamance, fought May 16, 1771, the culmination of the Regulator Movement, in which backcountry farmers protested corruption and unfair taxation. Armed Regulators confronted militia under Royal Governor William Tryon near Great Alamance Creek and were defeated, but their grievances foreshadowed the drive for independence.
What to See
- The battlefield and interpretive exhibits
- Allen House: a restored 18th-century log dwelling showing frontier life in the Piedmont
- Living-history demonstrations, guided tours, and commemorative events
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