Battle of Moore's Creek Bridge, Early Revolutionary War Action in North Carolina

Five months before American Independence was declared in July, 1776, a patriot militia force defeated British Governor Josiah Martin and his troops at the Battle of Moore's Creek Bridge in Wilmington, North Carolina. The outcome is viewed as a turning point for the American Revolution in the state.
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[@speakupriseup4549]

I've been binge watching these videos and really enjoying them, the American wars history is very interesting and seeing the battle sites greatly adds to the presentation.

[@JosKosmos]

My 6x G-Grandfather was involved in this conflict as a 17/18 year old on the side of the American rebels. All these generations later, and I find myself living less than 50 miles away!

[@mikehartmann5187]

According to what I’ve read of the materials available at the park, this battle cemented North Carolina’s participation in the Rebellion, and served as a morale booster throughout the Colonies as a decisive victory against the Crown, demonstrating that these forces could be defeated. Also, according to local materials, the broadsword attack is claimed to be the last known of its kind on the globe. Interesting small yet significant, in some ways crucial, early action of the Revolutionary War. The video and narration are very well done!

[@brianwesley28]

I'm not sure the United States would have come to be as we know it absent this battle being won by the Patriot forces. You summed it up well. It's a relatively small but very significant early battle. It took the wind out of the sails of the British in the South, and it surely hindered their recruiting of the number of Loyalist forces the British may otherwise have been able to compel. It was a literal slaughter. Good comment. I think you're right.

[@stephenhodges5162]

Thank you for sharing ! I have never gotten to go to this place. Outstanding as always!

[@juliusceasar1815]

My ancestor Jesse Gordon, NC Militia under Caswell, fought there..

[@fouresterofthetrees287]

This is an outstanding place to visit. I used to take my park management students from SE Community College over there for a field tour in the 1990s. I took my young son there on MLK weekend about 10 years ago. We were the only visitors for our entire 3 hour visit. The staff were excellent in answering our questions. You can still see cobbles from the old Fayetteville to Wilmington Highway there. Unlike Guilford Courthouse, it is in a remote area. I am also happy to hear the NPS is working to restore the landscape to something more like what it looked like at the time of the battle, using controlled burning and removing non-native, invasive vegetation. Thank you for the narrative.

[@jbearmcdougall1646]

Hiya... A broad sword cant be used with a Dirk (long knife) (its too big) but they did use Claymore's and if they were fighting in the style of Scotland they might have used a shield called a Targe between 18" to 21" in diameter..and circular.. I'm a big fan of this channel.

[@beckysteinmiller338]

If you are ever in the area, please visit! Great place, knowledge staff.

[@Arturo-sm1tb]

Kris is one of the best at what he does. Probably the best historical tour guide/presenter I have ever seen, and I am a huge history buff with hundreds of visits to places like this. He is a true professional and THE best I have come across. 10/10

[@McNair39thNC]

He really is and how does he know all of this stuff?😂

[@DannyWalker247]

Great story Chris. I was raised in Kings Mountain so I know all about that and Cowpens. I might have read about Moore's Bridge before but I can't remember.

[@mistypearl9693]

Fantastic area.. Fantastic Staff, wonderful to visit

[@tracysrocket]

Nice that such a small, but pivotal action has been preserved. Join American Battlefield Trust.

[@centenntrucker8496]

Tripping and falling down the rabbit hole of genealogy, Last week finding out that my way back when Uncle was Brigadier General William Skinner living in Perquimans, North Carolina.

[@brianb8060]

I went there sometime in the late 80s or early 90s as a kid.

[@williamnewell7784]

Very cool. One of my ancestors fought there against the king.

[@earlyriser8998]

very well presented

[@1101millie97]

I love this! Is there any possibility you can head further south to South Carolina and Georgia in covering the Revolutionary War in the southern theater?

[@marlenec9870]

Its a great park i visited it my friend lives right next door to it. Great history that shouldn't be erased.

[@DerekFox814]

James Moore is my 7th Great Grandfather

[@tinaphillips7239]

My husband is planning on going there at some point. Will you do a video on the battle of Eutaw Springs? My husband’s 6x great grandfather served under General Greene in that battle in the North Carolina militia and he wants to know more about that site

[@jeffbrewer8810]

Yes! Please do a video on Eutaw Springs. Although I think much of the battlefield is under water. Nevertheless, hard fought battle that deserves recognition.

[@KasonCWagner]

My Ancestor Richard Ham Fought There

[@redneckhippiefreak]

First in Freedom for a Reason.

[@covertops19Z]

ROG-OH Brother👍🇺🇸💯

[@hkhjg1734]

So crazy to think culloden veterans were fighting in america too. History is so interconnected. Its also strange that these soldiers would fight for the crown after everything that happened to scots after their loss(and against a movement like the American revolution that was similar in many ways to their own cause). Back in Scotland many remained loyal to Charles untill they died. I guess history and causes are not as idyllic as they seem after the fact.

[@Sneed-mi3ov]

You're so wrong it's completely hilarious The Jacobites were tories who fought for the divine right of kings and absolute monarchy. The american revolution was not IN ANY WAY similar to the jacobite rebellion. The american revolutionaries despised the jacobites and highland scots by extension You're completely delusional

[@culloden23]

Most of these highlanders must have been in their 40-50s since Culloden was in 1746.

[@lindadavis4462]

I am trying to find out if this bridge is located anywhere near Rooks or Yamacraw (small unincorporated) locations, in Pender Co (present day) Also another close by area Caswell in Pender Co. My gr and gr gr grandparents owned land that I believe this bridge might be the one that ran along the back of their property line. I remember it when I was a child during summers we would go out there to the old homestead. Can anyone tell me how far off of present day Hwy 210 W it is? Thank you