03/28/2024
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In honor of National Park Week, Moores Creek National Battlefield will hold Junior Ranger Day at the park on Saturday, April 24 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.

The event will feature both in-person events and virtual events on the park’s website (www.nps.gov/mocr).

The event will begin with a ceremony conducted by the Stamp Defiance Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) at 11 a.m. The DAR chapter will donate a swivel cannon, which will be used in park historic weapons demonstrations. Following the program, the swivel gun will be demonstrated at the park on the hour beginning at noon, with the final demonstration taking place at 3 p.m.

In addition, staff and volunteers will offer musket demonstrations and a hands-on program about the rolling of musket cartridges in the American Revolution.

The park also will offer its new Junior Ranger booklet to all prospective Junior Rangers in attendance.

Visitors to Moores Creek National Battlefield should be aware that to protect the health of those who live, work, and visit national parks and National Park Service (NPS) facilities, and in support of President Biden’s Executive Order on Protecting the Federal Workforce and Requiring Mask-Wearing, the NPS implemented a mask requirement for employees, visitors, partners, and contractors.

Face masks are now required in all park buildings and facilities, including visitor centers and museums. Masks are also required on NPS-managed lands when physical distancing cannot be maintained, including trails.

As conditions are subject to change, visitors should check park websites and social media channels
for details on operations before they visit. Park rangers are on duty to provide information, protect
visitors and park resources, and uphold this requirement.

For information about the event or the park, call 910-283-5591, Ext. 2223.

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