2332 New Garden Road, Greensboro, NC 27410-2355
Phone: 336-288-1776
Fax: 336-282-2296
Open All Year
Overview. On a battlefield in central North Carolina, the British General Earl Cornwallis defeated General Nathanael Greene, but Cornwallis lost one quarter of his men. Greene's strategic retreat preserved his army, which then pursued Cornwallis's much-weakened forces to the Atlantic coast, setting up the October surrender of the British army at Yorktown. Guilford Courthouse proved a pyrrhic victory for Cornwallis, costing him not only men and supplies but also parliamentary support in London. Today this 220-acre park commemorates the scrappy fighting of Greene and his men with a battlefield tour and museum.What to see and do. Before you head out onto the park's miles of handicapped-accessible trails, stop by the visitor center, open from 8:30 AM until 5 PM. Watch the 20-minute captioned film entitled "Guilford Letters" and look through the museum exhibits of Revolutionary War artifacts. Beginning at the visitor center, a car tour route follows a 2.5-mile road with stops at seven informational sites that tell you about the spot's role in the battle. If you bring your bike, ride along in the bike lane. If you prefer to walk, more than two miles of paved foot trails lead you from point to point on the battlefield. Wildflowers attract your attention in season. Rangers will be happy to conduct group tours if they're contacted in advance. Should your visit fall on Memorial Day, the Fourth of July, or during fall, call ahead to see which living history programs are being presented. On March 15, the anniversary of the battle is celebrated with special programs. The park is closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day. Leashed pets are permitted.
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