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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.
July 6, 2024, All day
Join us at Alamance Battleground to learn about the beginning of Jemima Merrill's life. Also learn about birth practices in the 18th century and see what things locals did to prepare for the birth of a child.
July 1, 2024 - July 27, 2024, All day
Every Saturday in July Alamance Battleground is telling the life of Jemima Merrill. Each week follows a theme around her life in an effort to tell the life story of a a regular person in the 18th century. Each day will included living history programing and a times talk about points in Jemima's life. The themes are, Birth, Purpose, religion, and Death. Please join us to elevate the ordinary and to learn about this important person.
May 18, 2024, 9am - 5pm
On Saturday, May 18th Alamance Battleground will host a reenactment of the 1771 Battle of Alamance. Visitors will experience the smoke and power of six cannons firing against protesting farmers in the violent conclusion to the Regulator movement. Visitors will also learn about the Regulators; North Carolina farmers protesting corrupt government and learn about the forces under the command of Governor Tryon sent to suppress them. The site will open at 9:00 and close at 5:00. Admission is $5 Adults and $2 Children/Seniors.
December 3, 2022, 10am - 3pm
Holiday event at Alamance Battleground focusing on German Christmas traditions
May 14, 2022, 10am - 4pm
Living history program commemorating the Battle of Alamance, fought on May 16, 1771.
May 14, 2022, 7pm - 9pm
Evening program about the Battle of Alamance
October 2, 2021, 2pm
Join us for a day of outdoor recreation, music, and history, as Alamance Battleground officially opens the Memorial Trail, a brand new half mile trail winding through recently acquired land. Ribbon cutting will take place at 10 a.m., and the Hawfield Jammers will play at 11 a.m. During the day, guided nature walks will be scheduled, or you can enjoy the new trail on your own.
This event is Free and open to the public! Social distancing guidelines will be observed, with masks recommended when distancing is not possible.