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May 17, 2025, 10am - 4pm
Experience North Carolina's internal power struggle on the eve of revolution! On May 16, 1771, a group of backcountry farmers who called themselves the "Regulation" met the North Carolina militia of Governor William Tryon in open battle. "Fight for the Backcountry" will feature a reenactment and will explore life in the backcountry in the early 1770s, as the American colonies stood on the brink of revolution. Reenactment will begin at 11 AM. Fonz's Firehouse Grill food truck will be here! Gift shop available.Saturday, May 17th 2025
March 1, 2025, 10am - 4pm
A small Revolutionary War engagement occurred on the Regulator battlefield on 5 March 1781. Ten years after the Battle of Alamance, and approximately two weeks before the Battle of Guilford Courthouse, soldiers of the Delaware Light Infantry commanded by Captain Robert Kirkwood fought a small contingent of British sentries from the Army of Lord Charles Cornwallis.Join us on Saturday, March 1st, there will be a reenactment of the skirmish at 1 PM.
September 13, 2024, 1pm - 1:30pm
At our regularly scheduled 1 PM guided tour on Friday, September 13th, there will be additional information focusing on two local participants at the battle in 1771. These men also fought at the Revolutionary Battle of Lindley’s Mill on 13 September 1781, ten years later.The tour will begin at the visitor center at 1 PM.
November 2, 2024, 1pm - 2:30pm
One of the most important rights of American citizens is the right to vote. Elections have been held in North Carolina since the time of the Regulation…and before!! Today any US citizen aged 18 and over regardless of race or gender is eligible to participate in the voting process, however this was not always the case. In the 18th century who could vote? How did voting take place? Learn about voting procedures on Saturday, November 2nd, the presentation will take place at 1 PM in the Historic house.
December 7, 2024, 9am - 5pm
Join us at Alamance Battleground to learn about the traditions, foodways, and culture of North Carolina's German communities as we celebrate the Christmas holiday with our special event, "German Christmas in Colonial Carolina." By the 1770s, the backcountry of North Carolina boasted several communities of Germans who had settled here after migrating from their original settlements in Pennsylvania. They brought with them their traditions and culture that still shape our region today. $5 Adults - $2 Children
August 13, 2024, 6pm - 8pm
Rescheduled and relocated...Come on out to Lamb's Chapel-Airport Campus at 3539 Alamance Road, Burlington on August 13th for the National Night Out, festivities beginning at 6 PM. Activities for kids, free food, music, and emergency vehicles.
August 6, 2024, 6pm - 8pm
The Village of Alamance will hold its first annual National Night Out at Alamance Battleground. There will be music, activities for kids, free food, and an array of emergency response vehicles. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy the fun!
July 27, 2024, All day
Join us to learn about death in the 18th century. See funeral practices and how people 250 years ago mourned their dead.
July 20, 2024, All day
Join us and learn about Jemima's relationship to religion and about religion in the 18th century.
July 13, 2024, All day
Learn about how Jemima spent most of her time. See and participate in the vital labor she conducted during her life. Learn about what purpose might have meant for an 18th century women, including what things where restricted from her.