Rangers at Moores Creek National Battlefield in rural Pender County are offering a series of summer programs starting June 22.
Moores Creek is remembered for the Feb. 27, 1776, battle that “marked the last broadsword charge by Scottish Highlanders and the first significant victory for the Patriots in the American Revolution,” according to the National Park Service.
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The first event in the summer series is an “Outlander” tour of Moores Creek National Battlefield 11 a.m. June 22. “Outlander” is a historical drama written by Diana Gabaldon. Based on a British Army nurse at the end of World War II, Claire Randall travels through time to 1743 Scottish Highlands, where she meets a young warrior, Jamie Fraser. Through the book series, they make their way to the North Carolina coast, eventually settling in the mountains. The tour will be offered again at 11 a.m. July 27.
Visitors to the site 11 a.m. June 29 and Aug. 4 can hear from rangers on “Why are North Carolinians Known as Tar Heels?”
More programming, all starting at 11 a.m., includes bagpipe music July 6, a guided tour July 13, and “What’s in a Name: The Black River Road?” July 20.
In addition to the programming being offered at no charge on these Saturdays, park staff and volunteers will be also offer impromptu historic weapons demonstrations on Saturdays.
For more information on the scheduled programs, please visit our website at www.nps.gov/mocr or on social media at www.facebook.com/moorescreeknps.
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