Paddle Through History on Moores Creek

Paddle Through History with Cape Fear River Watch and Moores Creek National Battlefield

Join us and Moores Creek National Battlefield for a patriotic paddle along Moores Creek in celebration of America's 250th anniversary.

Moores Creek is situated along a 88-acre national park that commemorates the battle between Patriots and Loyalist militia on February 27th, 1776. This battle was the first major victory for the Patriots and independence in North Carolina. The creek itself is a peaceful, slow moving blackwater creek that flows into the Black River, a major tributary of the Cape Fear River. 

We will experience the creek as it was in 1776, starting at the battlefield, passing under the historic bridge, and tucking into untouched cypress swamps. This paddle is an out-and-back with a roughly 2.5 mile route. Following the paddle, we will load up and take time to enjoy lunch within the park, before joining a park ranger for an exclusive history tour (included with paddle registration!).

Meet: No later than 8:30 a.m.

Put-in and Take-Out: Moores Creek National Battlefield Patriots Hall Parking Lot

All paddlers should wear a PFD. Paddlers using CFRW boats are required to wear a PFD. Other items to remember to pack include sunscreen, bug spray (wasps are present on this paddle), hat, sunglasses, water, snack/lunch and water shoes. If you have an allergy that is severe, remember to bring your epi-pen or medication.

We have a limited number of boats available to CFRW Members for a suggested donation ($25 per boat; includes PFD and paddle). If you would like to use a CFRW boat, please indicate so during your registration. For this paddle, we are only offering single kayaks. If you need join or renew prior to the paddle, you can click here or call our office at 910-762-5606.

To help CFRW continue to bring you engaging programs like our paddle series, water quality monitoring, and educational seminars, we ask you that make a $10 donation either online with your registration or by bringing cash or check to the paddle on Saturday. THANK YOU!

If you need help the day of, please call Kemp at 910-264-8036. Conditions may change in the period leading up to the paddle. Please check your email the night before and the morning of the paddle to ensure that the paddle has not been cancelled.