Scottish Society of Wilmington
Celebrating Scottish culture and heritage in North Carolina's historic Cape Fear region
Scottish Heritage Day at Moores Creek National Battlefield
Sat, Oct 18
|Moore's Creek National Battlefield Park
***CANCELLED*** Scottish Heritage Day at Moores Creek celebrates the Highland Scots who shaped the Cape Fear region and the 1776 Battle of Moores Creek Bridge. Expect period interpreters, short talks, traditional music, heritage displays, along with “Outlander”-inspired battlefield tours.
Time & Location
Oct 18, 2025, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Moore's Creek National Battlefield Park, 40 Patriots Hall Dr, Currie, NC 28435, USA
Guests
About the event
** Please note this event has been canceled due to the ongoing government shut-down.**
On Saturday October 18, from 10 am - 3 pm, Moores Creek National Battlefield invites the public to step back in time and experience the rich traditions of Scottish culture during a special Scottish Heritage Day celebration. This immersive event will offer a full day of music, dance, crafts, and history for the whole family and will serve as the launch of the North Carolina First in Freedom Festival, part of the 250th anniversary commemoration of the Battle of Moores Creek Bridge.
Highlights of the day include:
11 am – Dr. Kimberly Sherman will present on the Highland Scots in North Carolina
Noon – Wilmington Police Pipes and Drums Performance
1 pm - Catherine Fort, President of the Scottish Society of Wilmington will highlight the Cape Fear Immigration Memorial, which will be dedicated in November at…
Schedule
45 minutesOutlander in the Cape Fear
Patriot's Hall
45 minutesWilmington Police Pipes & Drums
Patriot's Hall