Alamance Battleground

Alamance Battleground is a 40-acre site in North Carolina that shows where fighting took place during a colonial conflict. Markers on the grounds identify key positions, while monuments and a reconstructed cannon help visitors understand how the battle unfolded.

In 1771, armed militia led by the colonial governor clashed with farming settlers who opposed colonial policies. This confrontation became one of the first armed conflicts between common people and government authority in colonial America.

The place reflects how rural settlers lived and organized themselves during the 1700s. The restored log house on the grounds shows the everyday world of backcountry families and their farming communities.

The grounds are easy to walk around and paths lead you past the main sites and monuments. Stop at the visitor center first to get oriented and learn more about what you will see on the property.

The visitor center displays a powder horn that belonged to someone who fought there, one of the few personal items that survived from the battle. This piece connects you directly to the individual who carried it during the conflict.

Location: Alamance County

Email: alamance@ncdcr.gov

Website: https://historicsites.nc.gov/all-sites/alamance-battleground

GPS coordinates: 36.01150,-79.52170

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:53