Moore's Creek Battlefield

A key battle early in the Revolution, the militia victory thwarted British plans in the southern colonies and turned their focus to New England.
Loyalists, or Tories, composed of many Scottish Highlanders, were marching across North Carolina to meet the British navy and army with men and supplies at Wilmington. The outnumbered militia fought a delaying effort until they arrived at this bridge.
In a brilliant tactical move, a small detachment camped on the west side of the creek and after lengthy discussion refused to surrender to the superior Tory force. When the Tories moved in to attack early the next morning, the camp was empty and the bridge disassembled but not destroyed. Thinking this was a desperate mistake by the retreating militia, the Loyalists crossed the surprisingly deep and swift stream right into the trap of earthworks and cannon the militia had built during the night.
It was the last recorded attack by Highlanders with broad swords, and they were no match for the militia's muskets and cannon.

The Loyalists view as they crossed the bridge. "Aye we have them now lads! Draw swords for the King!"

The militia's view as the men in kilts approached. 

Just a cool tree growing on the site.