Here in 1771, an armed rebellion of backcountry farmers called Regulators battled with royal governor William Tryon's militia. The spark for this conflict was growing resentment in the Carolina colony against the taxes, dishonest sheriffs, and illegal fees imposed by the British Crown. In response, the Regulators were formed and began to fight back. Though the rebellion was crushed, a few years later their tactics became a model for the colonists fighting the British in the American Revolutionary War.
Located on the grounds of the site is the Allen House, a log dwelling characteristic of those lived in by frontier people on the western fringes of the colony in this period.
A short DVD presentation on the battle entitled "Alamance" is available on-line from UNC-TV.
What's New
- The Regulator newsletter
Upcoming Events
- June 8: Summer Fun
Saturday 10 am - 4 pm
Bring the entire family for a fun-filled day of activities (TBA). Artists and craftsmen will display and sell their handicraft. Food and souvenirs will be sold by the Alamance Battleground Friends. Special music and living history demonstrations can be enjoyed by all. The event is free, and open to the public. Donations are always appreciated. For more information, please contact us at 336-227-4785 or e-mail alamance@ncdcr.gov.
Alamance Battleground Information
Contact Us
Alamance Battleground
5803 N.C. 62 S
Burlington, N.C. 27215
Phone: (336) 227-4785
Email: alamance@ncdcr.gov
Hours of Operation
Tuesday - Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Closed Sundays, and Mondays. Admission is free, though donations are accepted and welcomed.