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119 · HRES 1111 Recognizing the 245th anniversary of the Battle of Guilford Courthouse and encouraging all United States citizens to visit the Guilford Courthouse National Military Park in Guilford County, North Carolina.

A nonbinding House resolution would commemorate the 245th anniversary of the Battle of Guilford Courthouse and encourage Americans to visit the Guilford Courthouse National Military Park; it honors Revolutionary War service, aims to boost public education and tourism, and currently sits in the House Natural Resources Committee after being introduced on March 12, 2026.

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Published
13 Mar 2026
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13 Mar 2026
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Headline Summary

A symbolic House resolution honors the 245th anniversary of the Battle of Guilford Courthouse and encourages Americans to visit the Guilford Courthouse National Military Park in Guilford County, North Carolina.

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What It Does

The resolution recognizes the March 15, 1781 Battle of Guilford Courthouse, honors the Americans—especially North Carolinians—who fought there, highlights the battle’s role in the Revolutionary War, and encourages citizens to visit the Guilford Courthouse National Military Park as part of the country’s 250th anniversary commemorations. It makes no policy changes and carries no direct costs or legal mandates.

  • Marks the 245th anniversary of the battle (March 15, 2026).
  • Commends the bravery and sacrifice of the patriots who fought and died there.
  • Notes the battle’s influence on the war’s direction, including the eventual British surrender later in 1781.
  • Invites the public to tour the national military park in Guilford County, NC.
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Who’s For It

  • Primary sponsors: Representatives McDowell, Richard Hudson, and Virginia Foxx (all from North Carolina).
  • Likely supporters: Members who favor honoring Revolutionary War history, civic education, and heritage tourism—often a bipartisan coalition on commemorative measures.
  • Stated rationale in the text: to recognize the battle’s significance and encourage public engagement with the site during America’s 250th anniversary period.
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Who’s Against It

  • No specific opposition is identified in the text.
  • Potential concerns some may raise with symbolic resolutions: they do not address pressing policy needs, can take floor or committee time, and offer only encouragement (no funding or new programs).
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What’s Next

  • Status as of March 12, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
  • Next steps: The committee may consider and report it; then the full House could vote. As a House-only resolution, Senate action and presidential signature are not required.
  • If adopted: It becomes an official statement of the House but does not change federal law or spending.
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Key Numbers and Facts From the Resolution

Anniversary Marked
245years (March 15, 2026)
American Forces at Battle (approx.)
4500troops and militia
British Forces at Battle (approx.)
2100troops
  • Commanders noted: Maj. Gen. Nathanael Greene (American) and Lt. Gen. Charles Cornwallis (British).
  • Congress established Guilford Courthouse National Military Park in 1917 to preserve the battlefield and educate the public.

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