Guilford Courthouse National Military Park - For Kids

Guilford Courthouse National Military Park
Guilford Courthouse National Military Park by National Parks Service

Cub Scouts can earn a special patch by visiting Guilford Courthouse National Military Park. Boy Scouts can earn a patch and medal by hiking the six-mile Guilford Courthouse Historic Trail.

Contact the Old North State Council, BSA, for test sheets and instructions and then call (336) 288-1776, ext. 228, to schedule your den's or troop's park visit. Old North State Council, BSA, is headquartered at 1405 Westover Terrace, Greensboro, NC 27408. Telephone: (336) 378-9166. All awards and patches are available at the Council Headquarters.

Junior Ranger Program

Become a Guilford Courthouse Junior Park Ranger! It's hard work, but it's fun. GCHJPR work sheets for young visitors under ten years of age and over ten are available at the visitor center. Allow about two hours to complete all the requirements. Upon completion, Junior Rangers receive an official GCHJPR certificate and badge.