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
- May 16: 242nd Anniversary of the Battle of Alamance
Thursday 6 - 9 pm
Join in special commemorative activities featuring a wreath-laying ceremony, covered-dish picnic, and a special program of interest (TBA). The Alamance County Historical Association, Alamance Battleground Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution, and Battle of Alamance Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution help sponsor the event. Admission is free, and open to the public. Donations are welcomed and appreciated. - May 18, 19: 18th-Century Living and Patriots' Day
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 1 - 5 pm
Visit a colonial military camp and the 1780 John Allen House, where there will be demonstrations of period military and everyday domestic life. See soldiers drill and fire weapons of the era, including flintlock muskets and cannon. The Alamance Battleground Chapter-Sons of the American Revolution will host its annual and colorful Patriots' Day. The two-day event is free, and open to the public. Donations are welcomed and 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.