BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 X-WR-CALNAME:Guilford Courthouse National Military Park Events X-WR-CALDESC:Upcoming events at Guilford Courthouse National Military Park REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT12H CALSCALE:GREGORIAN PRODID:adamgibbons/ics METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT12H BEGIN:VEVENT UID:F6F41AAF-B707-1AD3-8644012EDA9703EA@nps-ical SUMMARY:The Battle of Guilford Courthouse DTSTAMP:20260511T003935Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T140000 DESCRIPTION:Join us for a ranger led discussion of the Battle of Guilford C ourthouse. Learn how British and American soldiers experienced the battle and how it affected the course of the Revolutionary War. \n\nPrograms last around 30 minutes and may include up to a quarter mile walk.\n\nNote: Pro grams are subject to change and/or cancelation due to inclement weather\, heat\, or other unforeseen circumstances. Weather-appropriate clothing and closed toe shoes are recommended.\n\nEvent details: https://www.nps.gov/p lanyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=F6F41AAF-B707-1AD3-8644012EDA9703EA\n\nA ll events: https://www.nps.gov/guco/planyourvisit/calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=F6F41AAF-B707-1A D3-8644012EDA9703EA LOCATION:All programs meet at the Visitor Center. Address: 2332 New Garden Road Greensboro NC 27410 CATEGORIES:Guided Tour,Talk RRULE:UNTIL=20260627T040000Z;FREQ=WEEKLY;WKST=SU;BYDAY=SA;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:F80AE912-C0A6-6741-56F14ABC0C8C4988@nps-ical SUMMARY:Hands On History by the Greene Monument DTSTAMP:20260511T003935Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T130000 DESCRIPTION:Immerse yourself in the American Revolution! Join a ranger for a fun activity at the Nathanael Greene Monument Lawn. Programs vary by dat e but can include the following:\n\nColonial Medicine\n\nIn 18th century A merica\, there was limited knowledge and treatments for the sick or injure d. Medicine had to be shipped to the colonies. Those who lived in the back country of North Carolina were not the first to receive medical supplies. What techniques did they use when medicine was not available? Students wil l learn about colonial medical techniques and ingredients in backcountry N orth Carolina.\n\nBattlefield Archeology\n\nHistorians and archeologists u se various kinds of evidence to accurately interpret a battlefield. Using archeological evidence and primary sources\, students will determine which section of the battlefield corresponds with their evidence and argue thei r case.\n\nDivided Loyalties\n\nLoyalist or Patriot? Was the decision to s tay loyal to Great Britain and King George III or fight for American indep endence an easy choice? Step into the shoes of historic individuals who li ved through the Revolution and use facts about their lives to guess where their political loyalties were. \n\nRevolutionary War Pensions\n\nRoughly 2\,000 American veterans and their surviving widows of the battle of Guilf ord Courthouse applied for pensions in the 1800s for their service in the Revolutionary War. Explore some of those individual stories and learn how they proved their military service and eligibility for a pension.\n\n \n\n Note: Programs are subject to change and/or cancelation due to inclement w eather\, heat\, or other unforeseen circumstances. Weather-appropriate clo thing and closed toe shoes are recommended.\n\nEvent details: https://www. nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=F80AE912-C0A6-6741-56F14ABC0C8C 4988\n\nAll events: https://www.nps.gov/guco/planyourvisit/calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=F80AE912-C0A6-67 41-56F14ABC0C8C4988 LOCATION:Nathanael Greene Monument Lawn. Nearby parking is available at Tou r Stop 8. CATEGORIES:Children’s Program,Cultural/Craft Demonstration RRULE:UNTIL=20260613T040000Z;FREQ=WEEKLY;WKST=SU;BYDAY=SA;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:80B828C9-FC53-8A32-349FB3FF473499DC@nps-ical SUMMARY:Art in the Park DTSTAMP:20260511T003935Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T190000 DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of creativity at Guilford Courthouse Nat ional Military Park's Art in the Park\, Saturday\, May 23\, from 5 to 7 PM ! \n\nCapture the natural beauty of the park with watercolor landscapes\, guided step by step by a talented local artist. This is a free event\, and supplies will be provided. Space is limited\, so please register in advan ce by email at guco_education@nps.gov or by phone at (336) 288-1776 to res erve your spot.\n\nEvent details: https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event- details.htm?id=80B828C9-FC53-8A32-349FB3FF473499DC\n\nAll events: https:// www.nps.gov/guco/planyourvisit/calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=80B828C9-FC53-8A 32-349FB3FF473499DC LOCATION:Location in the park will be provided during the registration proc ess. CATEGORIES:Other END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6AF42CCA-C3CA-2577-B417FEEF5A3C0281@nps-ical SUMMARY:Naturalization Ceremony DTSTAMP:20260511T003935Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T120000 DESCRIPTION:Guilford Courthouse National Military Park invites you to bring your American flag along to help us welcome our newest fellow citizens. I n partnership with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services\ , the park will host a naturalization ceremony on Wednesday\, May 27 at 11 :00 am on the Nathanael Greene Monument lawn.\n\nEvent details: https://ww w.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=6AF42CCA-C3CA-2577-B417FEEF5A 3C0281\n\nAll events: https://www.nps.gov/guco/planyourvisit/calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=6AF42CCA-C3CA-25 77-B417FEEF5A3C0281 LOCATION:Lawn in front of the Nathanael Greene Monument\, near Stop 8 of th e park Tour Road. CATEGORIES:Other END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:BCDFC8A2-98CE-8A13-CC4B718E8E3E05D2@nps-ical SUMMARY:Summertime Storytime DTSTAMP:20260511T003935Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T120000 DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun and playful reading of a natural or historica l themed children's book followed by an immersive arts and crafts activity ! This event is free and aimed at children 2-6 but all are welcome. \n\nPa rk staff will read about different perspectives in They All Saw a Cat by B rendan Wenzel and help kids create their very own parchment painting to ta ke home!\n\nRegistration: Space is limited. Please register in advance by email at guco_education@nps.gov or phone at (336) 288-1776.\n\nEvent detai ls: https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=BCDFC8A2-98CE-8 A13-CC4B718E8E3E05D2\n\nAll events: https://www.nps.gov/guco/planyourvisit /calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=BCDFC8A2-98CE-8A 13-CC4B718E8E3E05D2 LOCATION:The event will occur in the field behind the bathrooms at Stop 6 o ff the tour road. CATEGORIES:Children’s Program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:DC852F7F-EA10-9B0C-74B4C10E4EF8EAED@nps-ical-0 SUMMARY:Black Patriots of Guilford Courthouse DTSTAMP:20260511T003935Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T123000 DESCRIPTION:Join us on Juneteenth for special programs to discuss the servi ce of Black Patriots who fought in the battle. Research confirms the parti cipation of at least 44 Black Patriots at the Battle of Guilford Courthous e. \n\nAfrican American Patriots fought in the ranks of the Continentals a nd the militia of both North Carolina and Virginia. Many began the war as freedmen\, but some fought in return for a promise of freedom from enslave ment. \n\nNote: Programs are subject to change and/or cancelation due to i nclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Weather-appropriate cl othing and closed toe shoes are recommended.\n\nEvent details: https://www .nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=DC852F7F-EA10-9B0C-74B4C10E4EF 8EAED\n\nAll events: https://www.nps.gov/guco/planyourvisit/calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=DC852F7F-EA10-9B 0C-74B4C10E4EF8EAED LOCATION:Programs begin at the Visitor Center. Address: 2332 New Garden Roa d Greensboro NC 27410 CATEGORIES:Guided Tour END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:DC852F7F-EA10-9B0C-74B4C10E4EF8EAED@nps-ical-1 SUMMARY:Black Patriots of Guilford Courthouse DTSTAMP:20260511T003935Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T143000 DESCRIPTION:Join us on Juneteenth for special programs to discuss the servi ce of Black Patriots who fought in the battle. Research confirms the parti cipation of at least 44 Black Patriots at the Battle of Guilford Courthous e. \n\nAfrican American Patriots fought in the ranks of the Continentals a nd the militia of both North Carolina and Virginia. Many began the war as freedmen\, but some fought in return for a promise of freedom from enslave ment. \n\nNote: Programs are subject to change and/or cancelation due to i nclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Weather-appropriate cl othing and closed toe shoes are recommended.\n\nEvent details: https://www .nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=DC852F7F-EA10-9B0C-74B4C10E4EF 8EAED\n\nAll events: https://www.nps.gov/guco/planyourvisit/calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=DC852F7F-EA10-9B 0C-74B4C10E4EF8EAED LOCATION:Programs begin at the Visitor Center. Address: 2332 New Garden Roa d Greensboro NC 27410 CATEGORIES:Guided Tour END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:BCF6AA32-BFFA-8B0C-1BA9A294CCD3993F@nps-ical SUMMARY:Summertime Storytime DTSTAMP:20260511T003935Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T120000 DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun and playful reading of a natural or historica l themed children's book followed by an immersive arts and crafts activity ! This event is free and aimed at children 2-6 but all are welcome. \n\nPr epare for the celebration of Independence Day with a ranger-led reading of  Red\, White\, & Boom by Lee Wardlaw and style the revolution through fan and pin making!\n\nRegistration: Space is limited. Please register in adva nce by email at guco_education@nps.gov or phone at (336) 288-1776.\n\nEven t details: https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=BCF6AA32 -BFFA-8B0C-1BA9A294CCD3993F\n\nAll events: https://www.nps.gov/guco/planyo urvisit/calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=BCF6AA32-BFFA-8B 0C-1BA9A294CCD3993F LOCATION:The event will occur at the Hoskins Farmstead off New Garden Road. CATEGORIES:Children’s Program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:DCAD3A6E-045D-B44A-8F07340B308D0B93@nps-ical SUMMARY:Celebration of the 250h Anniversary of American Independence DTSTAMP:20260511T003935Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T143000 DESCRIPTION:To celebrate the 250th anniversary of the nation\, rangers and park volunteers will offer a variety of engaging programs that appeal to v isitors of all ages. Come celebrate and learn with us! \n\nNathanael Green e Monument Lawn Activities\n\n11:00 am - 2:00 pm\n\nDivided Loyalties\n\nL oyalist or Patriot? Was the decision to stay loyal to Great Britain and Ki ng George III or fight for American independence an easy choice? Step into the shoes of historic individuals who lived through the Revolution and us e facts about their lives to guess where their political loyalties were. \ n\nOperation Guilford Courthouse\n\nStep into the fascinating world of spy craft! Discover how patriots used clever techniques to pass hidden message s during America's fight for independence. Both soldiers and citizens play ed a part in this secret spy ring crafting coded signals by arranging clot hing\, concealing messages with invisible ink\, and using codes and cipher s to communicate secretly. Join us to learn these secret methods and put y our own skills to the test in America’s original spy ring. \n\nBattlefield Archeology\n\nHistorians and archeologists use various kinds of evidence to accurately interpret a battlefield. Step into their shoes and use arche ological evidence and primary sources to determine which section of the Gu ilford Courthouse battlefield corresponds with their evidence packet. \n\n Revolutionary War Pensions\n\nOver 2\,000 American veterans and their surv iving widows of the battle of Guilford Courthouse applied for pensions in the 1800s for their service in the Revolutionary War. Explore some of thei r stories and learn what it took to receive a pension!\n\nVisitor Center \ n\n11:30 am - 12:30 pm & 1:30 - 2:30 pm\n\nCarolina Colonial Dancers Perfo rmance \n\nThe Carolina Colonial Dancers will demonstrate 18th century dan ce and invite audience members to participate and learn dances. \n\nCannon Demonstrations at Tour Stop 6\n\n11:00 am and 2:00 pm\n\nRangers and park volunteers will fire a reproduction 6-pounder cannon. They will demonstra te the drill\, and visitors will learn the role artillery played in the Ba ttle of Guilford Courthouse. Caution: weapons demonstrations can cause hea ring loss. Guests are encouraged to cover their ears or bring ear plugs to wear.\n\nEvent details: https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.h tm?id=DCAD3A6E-045D-B44A-8F07340B308D0B93\n\nAll events: https://www.nps.g ov/guco/planyourvisit/calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=DCAD3A6E-045D-B4 4A-8F07340B308D0B93 LOCATION:Activities will occur throughout the park. Interactive programs wi ll occur on the Greene Monument Lawn. Artillery demonstrations take place in the field across the tour road from the Tour Stop 6 Parking Lot. Coloni al dance performances take place in the Visitor Center. CATEGORIES:Children’s Program,Living History,Performance END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:BD0BADD7-C23E-82F4-DE0B1F1DD9E2ECC0@nps-ical SUMMARY:Summertime Storytime DTSTAMP:20260511T003935Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T110000 DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun and playful reading of a natural or historica l themed children's book followed by an immersive arts and crafts activity ! This event is free and aimed at children 2-6 but all are welcome. \n\nJo urney through the natural world with a ranger-led reading of The Hike by A lison Farrell and create your own bugs with a pollinator activity.\n\nRegi stration: Space is limited. Please register in advance by email at guco_ed ucation@nps.gov or phone at (336) 288-1776.\n\nEvent details: https://www. nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=BD0BADD7-C23E-82F4-DE0B1F1DD9E2 ECC0\n\nAll events: https://www.nps.gov/guco/planyourvisit/calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=BD0BADD7-C23E-82 F4-DE0B1F1DD9E2ECC0 LOCATION:The event will occur in the field behind the bathrooms at Stop 6 o ff the tour road. CATEGORIES:Children’s Program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:BD284867-C9DD-85F5-82657612F9C9B36E@nps-ical SUMMARY:Summertime Storytime DTSTAMP:20260511T003935Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T120000 DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun and playful reading of a natural or historica l themed children's book followed by an immersive arts and crafts activity ! This event is free and aimed at children 2-6 but all are welcome. \n\nLe arn about a famous Founding Father with a ranger-led reading of I am Benja min Franklin by Brad Meltzer. Learn how settlers constructed their homeste ads in backcountry North Carolina and build your own farmstead using Linco ln Logs.\n\nRegistration: Space is limited. Please register in advance by email at guco_education@nps.gov or phone at (336) 288-1776.\n\nEvent detai ls: https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=BD284867-C9DD-8 5F5-82657612F9C9B36E\n\nAll events: https://www.nps.gov/guco/planyourvisit /calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=BD284867-C9DD-85 F5-82657612F9C9B36E LOCATION:The event will occur at the Hoskins Farmstead off New Garden Road. CATEGORIES:Children’s Program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:DCE4BED4-CCEF-29D2-89F423533B4203EB@nps-ical SUMMARY:The Battle of Guilford Courthouse DTSTAMP:20260511T003935Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T140000 DESCRIPTION:Join us for a ranger led discussion of the Battle of Guilford C ourthouse. Learn how British and American soldiers experienced the battle and how it affected the course of the Revolutionary War. \n\nPrograms last around 30 minutes and may include up to a quarter mile walk.\n\nNote: Pro grams are subject to change and/or cancelation due to inclement weather\, heat\, or other unforeseen circumstances. Weather-appropriate clothing and closed toe shoes are recommended.\n\nEvent details: https://www.nps.gov/p lanyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=DCE4BED4-CCEF-29D2-89F423533B4203EB\n\nA ll events: https://www.nps.gov/guco/planyourvisit/calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=DCE4BED4-CCEF-29 D2-89F423533B4203EB LOCATION:All programs meet at the Visitor Center. Address: 2332 New Garden Road Greensboro NC 27410 CATEGORIES:Guided Tour,Talk RRULE:UNTIL=20261128T050000Z;FREQ=WEEKLY;WKST=SU;BYDAY=SA;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:F821F0A9-9996-4871-57E1682B28FC690D@nps-ical SUMMARY:Naturalization Ceremony DTSTAMP:20260511T003935Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T120000 DESCRIPTION:Guilford Courthouse National Military Park invites you to bring your American flag along to help us welcome our newest fellow citizens. I n partnership with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services\ , the park will host a naturalization ceremony on Constitution Day\, Septe mber 17 at 11:00 am on the Nathanael Greene Monument lawn.\n\nEvent detail s: https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=F821F0A9-9996-48 71-57E1682B28FC690D\n\nAll events: https://www.nps.gov/guco/planyourvisit/ calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=F821F0A9-9996-48 71-57E1682B28FC690D LOCATION:Lawn in front of the Nathanael Greene Monument\, near Stop 8 of th e park Tour Road. CATEGORIES:Other END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR