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🌤 Weather at Alamance Battleground by season
| Spring | Summer | Fall | Winter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39–80 °F | 65–91 °F | 38–83 °F | 30–56 °F |
Each range runs from the coldest monthly average low to the warmest monthly average high in that season (1991-2020 climate normals), measured at Burlington Alamance Airport, 4 mi away, elevation 617 ft. Conditions at the park can differ from the station, especially where elevation differs — check a forecast before you go.
⚔️ 1771 Regulator Battlefield — North Carolina state historic site south of Burlington with a visitor center, the 1780 John Allen House and a nature trail
Alamance Battleground is a North Carolina state historic site south of Burlington in Alamance County, run by the Division of State Historic Sites and Properties of the NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. It preserves the field of the Battle of Alamance on May 16, 1771, where Royal Governor William Tryon’s militia defeated the Regulators, backcountry farmers who had organized against abuses by government officials in the years leading up to the American Revolution. Admission to the site is free (NC Historic Sites, as of October 2026).
Visitor Information
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Address | 5803 N.C. 62 S, Burlington, NC 27215 |
| Hours | Tuesday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; closed Sunday, Monday and state holidays |
| Admission | Free; guided tours $2 for adults, $1 for seniors, military and youth 3–17, plus tax (as of October 2026) |
| Guided Tours | 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. |
| Phone | 336-227-4785 |
| Size | About 40 acres (National Register nomination) |
| Managed by | NC Division of State Historic Sites and Properties |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Alamance Battleground a state park?
No. It is a state historic site, run by North Carolina’s Division of State Historic Sites and Properties rather than by NC State Parks.
What happened at the Battle of Alamance?
On May 16, 1771, Governor William Tryon’s militia defeated the Regulators. The site reports about 100 Regulators killed and 200 wounded, while Tryon’s force suffered minor casualties, and seven Regulator leaders were later hanged (NC Historic Sites).
Can I bring my dog?
Pets are allowed on the grounds but not in the visitor center or historic buildings; service animals are the exception. Drones, metal detectors and alcohol are not allowed at state historic sites.
Keep exploring: The closest neighbors are Haw River State Park (within about an hour’s drive) and Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area (within about an hour’s drive).
⚔️ Visit Alamance Battleground
Hours, tour times and events from North Carolina Historic Sites.
About Alamance Battleground
By 1766 farmers in the North Carolina backcountry had formed a group called the Regulators; their quarrel was not with the colony’s laws but with abuses by government officials. In September 1770 Regulators attacked the Hillsborough courthouse. On the morning of May 16, 1771, about 2,000 Regulators assembled along the Salisbury-Hillsborough road, facing Tryon’s militia of 1,000 men and 8 cannons. Within six weeks more than 6,000 backcountry settlers had taken an oath of allegiance in exchange for pardons, and many Regulators moved on to other frontier areas. After the defeat, many Regulators regrouped as Loyalists during the Revolution (NC Historic Sites). The battlefield is marked by the James Hunter Monument and a granite column erected in 1880 to commemorate the battle.
Things to Do
Start at the visitor center, where exhibits show artifacts from the battle and a sales counter offers books and souvenirs on the colonial period. Walk 80 yards to the John Allen House, a log house built in 1780 and furnished with period pieces, with a smokehouse beside it. A three-quarter-mile nature trail leads past the monuments, and ten picnic tables stand on the grounds.
Insider Tips
Accessibility: The visitor center and restrooms are accessible; the Allen House has two steps up to the porch. Tours: Guided tours start at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Anniversary: The site holds a reenactment around the May anniversary of the battle; the 255th anniversary program took place on May 16, 2026.
Best Time to Visit
Mid-May: Anniversary programs. Spring and fall: Mild weather for the nature trail. The site is closed on Sundays, Mondays and state holidays.
Nearby Attractions
Burlington — about six miles north. Haw River State Park and Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area — within about an hour’s drive.
🐾 Dogs & Pets at Alamance Battleground
- Pets allowed? statewide rule
- Pets are permitted in all North Carolina state parks as long as they are on an attended leash and under the constant control of the owner.
- Leash rule statewide rule
- Attended leash or other restraint no longer than 6 feet required at all times
- Beaches & swim areas statewide rule
- Pets are not permitted at swim areas or in bathhouses
- Cabins & lodging statewide rule
- Pets are strictly prohibited from entering any building, including cabins; no pet-friendly cabin program
- Statewide exceptions statewide rule
- Not all campgrounds allow pets (contact the park office first); pets must be confined to tent or vehicle during quiet hours (10 p.m.-7 a.m.); at Hammocks Beach visitors must arrange their own transportation for pets to Bear Island
Are dogs allowed at Alamance Battleground?
Pets are permitted in all North Carolina state parks as long as they are on an attended leash and under the constant control of the owner. Individual parks can post stricter rules — check signage on arrival.
Rules verified July 2026 via ncparks.gov. More: North Carolina state parks guide · Dog rules in all 50 states compared
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