Guilford Courthouse park anchors local Revolutionary War tourism

Guilford Courthouse National Military Park commemorates the March 15, 1781 Battle of Guilford Courthouse, a turning point in the Southern Campaign of the American Revolution. The park interprets battlefield actions, displays artifacts in museum exhibits and runs ranger-led and self-guided opportunities that draw school groups, history enthusiasts, and local families across Guilford County.

The park’s Visitor Center at 2332 New Garden Road in Greensboro houses rotating exhibits and educational programming designed for classroom use and general visitors. Gates at the park are generally open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., while the Visitor Center operates Wednesday through Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Visitors can also access a free audio tour through the park’s mobile app to guide self-directed exploration of battlefield stops and monuments.

On-site resources include maps, Junior Ranger materials and staff guidance to help visitors navigate key monuments and interpretive stops. Those offerings make the site a recurring destination for school field trips and curriculum-aligned visits, and they provide routine programming for families and lifelong learners interested in Guilford County’s Revolutionary War heritage.

Beyond commemoration, the park functions as a local economic and educational asset. Regular school visits and heritage tourism bring steady daytime foot traffic to surrounding neighborhoods and businesses, while the museum exhibits and events create seasonal scheduling and programming opportunities for local tour operators and nonprofits. For educators and community organizers, the park’s set hours and available materials make planning trips more predictable—gates open daily but the Visitor Center is closed Monday and Tuesday—so groups can time visits to maximize access to exhibits and ranger programs.

Preservation of the battlefield also supports long-term cultural tourism strategies for Greensboro and Guilford County. Maintaining physical markers, educational materials and digital tours preserves community identity tied to the Revolutionary era and gives local leaders a tangible asset to promote in marketing, school partnerships and civic events. As national interest in heritage travel remains a stable niche for many communities, the park provides a low-cost, high-value attraction that complements downtown and neighborhood economic development efforts.

For residents, the park is both a classroom and a local landmark: plan visits around Visitor Center hours, download the free audio tour before arrival and consider Junior Ranger materials for family outings. As Guilford County approaches each anniversary of March 15, the park’s programs and preserved landscape will continue to shape how the community remembers the battle and leverages its Revolutionary War legacy for education and local economic activity.