The Battle of Guilford Courthouse took place on March 15th, 1781– 231 years ago today. Major General Nathanael Greene commanded the American forces at Guilford Courthouse. His army consisted of around 4,500 Continentials and militia. The British forces of about 1,500 were led by Lt. General Cornwallis. While the British won the battle, it was really the turning point for the Revolutionary War and seven month later, Cornwallis surrendered to the combined American and French forces under General George Washington (reference here). The reenactment takes place in Greensboro this weekend. If you want to spend a few hours walking through the late 18th century, come out for the festivities.

Go here for a schedule; see musicians here, soldiers here, the campsite here and here, mother and son here, and a family walking here. After seeing our photos, if you think you are going to attend, watch this You Tube animated map of the battle and this live-action short video clip. Finally, Sunday morning, you can enjoy a church service down by the lake. This may seem like a laundry list of click-throughs; however, it is nice to have an idea of what you will be seeing. If you live nearby, the reenactment festivities is such a fabulous event, so accessible, and FREE; it is a delightful way to learn about life in Colonial America.

Finally, the grave in the photo is of an American soldier who lost his life during the battle. His last name is TATE.