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Their courage
shaped a nation.
Help us build a monument honoring Black Patriots who fought at the Battle of Guilford Courthouse, 1781.
This painting is used with courtesy of © Mark Maritato
Restore their place in history
Black Patriots of the Battle of Guildford Courthouse
March 15, 1781
Greensboro, NC
During the American Revolutionary War, Black Patriots served across American lines at the Battle of Guilford Courthouse, contributing in ways history failed to record. Today, research has brought the names of these Black Patriots to light, restoring their rightful place in the story of the Revolution.
The Black Patriots Commemoration Project
Our mission is to honor the overlooked contributions of Black Patriots who fought in the American Revolution.
Honor their service
Share their stories
Build the monument
Connect descendants
Why this matters today
A monumental vision
Black Patriots are rarely represented in America’s public monuments. This project is dedicated towards changing this historical omission by creating a permanent monument in Greensboro, NC. It will stand as a place of reflection, education, and inspiration, helping present and future generations better understand the full and diverse story of the nation’s founding.
A city on sacred ground
Honoring Greensboro’s Revolutionary Spirit
American Major General Nathanael Greene chose to stand and fight the British at the Guilford Courthouse. The British won, but at a terrible cost.
The Battle of Guilford Courthouse shaped the course of the American Revolution, and today, Greensboro continues that legacy by honoring the Black Patriots who fought for independence.
Special Events
Join us to commemorate our heroes.
Black Patriots Commemoration Day
Oct. 19, 2026
International Civil Rights Center and Museum
Black Patriots Commemoration Day honors the victory at Yorktown on October 19, 1781, the decisive moment that secured American independence. Join us as we remember the Black Patriots whose courage and sacrifice helped make that victory, and our nation’s freedom, possible.
More information to come
Experience Previous Events on YouTube
Exploring the family history and legacy of Zachariah Jacobs
Following the unveiling of a historical marker honoring Black Patriot Zachariah Jacobs, descendants and community members visit sites connected to his family and history. The tour brings his story beyond the historical record, connecting his Revolutionary-era service to the places, people, and generations that followed. Together, these connections help preserve the legacy of a Black Patriot whose story is being restored to American history.