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Snapshots Sunday: Alamance Battleground

Posted on December 8, 2019 Updated on October 4, 2023

Battle of Alamance Marker Image One — 12-07-2019

Back in May, I did a post on the Battle of Alamance so, I won’t revisit the historical details. Yesterday, I visited the actual battleground with my buddy, Ray. They were having German Heritage Day with authentic German food for visitors. I was so glad we had a beautiful day. It was chilly but, there was a really good turnout. I hadn’t been to this site in nearly 45 years.

All photos are my personal collection. © ~Vic

State Archives Monument Image Two — Battle map behind the Visitor Center Museum, facing the battleground.

Map Image Three — 3-D Map of NC Militia troops and the Regulators.

Creek & Rock Image Five — The rock in the 3-D battle map and
the small creek/tributary of Beaver Creek/Big Alamance Creek/Lake Mackintosh.

Field Cannon Image Four — Field cannon.

First Monument Image Six — Facing Inscription:
“HERE WAS FOUGHT THE BATTLE OF ALAMANCE
MAY 18, 1771
BETWEEN THE BRITISH AND
THE REGULATORS

First Monument Image Seven — Left Inscription:
Crossed Cannons & LIBERTY
Right Inscription:
FIRST BATTLE OF THE REVOLUTION

Battleground Sun Image Eight — Battleground Sun

More to come…

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